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surrounding tissues, so the required
repairs may be more complex.
"According to Miller, the overall
success rate for a first time ACL re-
pair is about 95 percent — an estimate
based on the collective experience of
hundreds of surgeons and thousands
of patients. Although the exact num-
bers are unknown, the odds of success
after a second surgery are lower and
depend to a large extent on how much
other damage is present in the sur-
rounding structures.
"In extreme situations, multiple
operations are needed [known as
'staged' repair], in which case return
to full function is less likely. In this
setting, Miller explains the risks re-
lated to re-injury are a major con-
sideration since additional surgical
repair may not be possible."
The 6-0, 207-pound Johnson rushed
for 361 yards and four touchdowns
on 60 carries (6.0-yard average) in
2014, including his first career 100-
yard effort (122 yards and two scores
on 16 touches) in a 34-10 homecom-
ing victory over Indiana Nov. 1. ❑
Drake Johnson ran for 361 yards and four scores on 60 carries in 2014, but he suffered an
ACL injury to his left knee in the Ohio State game.
PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL
