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Old 08-02-2005, 02:52 PM   #14
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Re: When does Arrington hit the field?

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Originally Posted by memphisskin
A scope is a non-invasive procedure normally used to clean up loose bodies on the knee, such as loose cartilage or a small meniscus tear. Typically the healing process is short, a few weeks.

Surgery to repair a torn ACL is a major procedure in which the torn ligament is repaired. Since the ACL is the main ligament in the knee the recovery period is about 6-8 months.

I'm not a doctor, although I do play one on tv.

Good stuff! Basically, this type of injury should have mimimal impact on Lavar's explosiveness and that sort of thing. thanks guys
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