text: Pro Athletes Have More Infections After Knee Surgery
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  Pro Athletes Have More Infections After Knee SurgeryBy Jonathan Cluett, M.D.November 2, 2012My BioHeadlinesRSSFollow me on:
  ACL tears are common injuries among athletes, professional athletes being no exception.� We often hear about these injuries, and the athlete's quest to return to playing their sport.� Many non-professionals seek out the same treatments and same surgeons to get the same high level care.
  But do professional athletes fare better?� When it comes to ACL surgery, it looks like professional athletes actually have a higher chance of developing an infection after surgery.� This particular complication is uncommon, but serious when it does occur.
  Related: ACL Tears | ACL Surgery | Infection After ACL Surgery
  Sources: "Prevalence of Septic Arthritis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Among Professional Athletes"
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