An ACL injury is commonplace. Most ACL tears occur due to non-contact injuries. Players most often tear their ACL when turning, pivoting, or twisting. What
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Should We Delay ACL Surgery to Decrease Risk of Arthritis
ACL tears are occurring with alarming frequency. Most people are told to have ACL surgery soon after the injury. Many people are under the false assumption
8 Important ACL Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
You just returned home from the emergency room. You or your child twisted their knee and felt a pop. Unable to walk, an emergency room visit seemed very
Did I Tear My ACL?
Most ACL injuries occur after a non-contact twisting injury. ACL tears can also occur after being struck on the side of your leg. Most athletes will pivot or
The Top 5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor
Going to a Doctor's office is not easy Being prepared for your doctor's visit is of paramount importance. When you are in a doctor's office for an injury or
How Do You Choose A Surgeon For Your ACL Surgery?
The parents of an ACL injured athlete faces many challenging choices. Is ACL surgery necessary? Which ACL surgery technique best suits my child's
Our ACL Injury Expert Opinion Series Continues : Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
ACL injuries are catastrophic for our young athletes. An ACL injury impacts not only their physical well being but their emotional well being. Furthermore, an
Return to Sports After ACL Surgery : 5 Professional Opinions
Having ACL surgery is a big commitment. It is a painful procedure with a long-anticipated recovery. As your surgeons, we know all of you have one goal in
4 Key Considerations When Choosing Your ACL Surgeon
Did you know the majority of Orthopedic Surgeons perform only a handful of ACL reconstructions a year? Usually less than one per month. Does that matter?
ACL Surgery – Start to Finish: Part II
In Part I of our ACL Surgery blog series we discussed many issues pertaining to the ACL and Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery. We touched on: What the
ACL Surgery – Start to Finish : Part I
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament - or the ACL is the most commonly injured ligament in our knee. Surgery for an anterior cruciate injury has unfortunately become
Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament – ACL – Tears
A partial ACL tear is an incomplete tear or injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Partial ACL injuries might be treated differently than a