ACL injuries are occurring at an alarming rate. Single sport specialization, lack of proper training and many other factors all contribute to the risk of
ACL Graft Choice: Which One Fails More Often?
Athletes with a torn ACL in their knee often complain of instability and giving way. An ACL reconstruction should restore stability of the knee and enable an
Can ACL Tears Be Repaired?
Tears of the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL have become commonplace on the ball fields across the world. ACL injuries are usually treated with a
The Bridge ACL Surgery: Is An ACL Repair Possible?
Upwards of 400,000 people will tear their ACL this year. Many of those athletes will choose to have surgery for their ACL injury in order to allow them to
Can I Return To Sports After Revision ACL Surgery
ACL injuries have been steadily increasing in incidence for years. Children and adults alike often elect to undergo an ACL reconstruction in the hopes of
Preventing ACL Tears – The Role of Hip Strengthening
Tears of the ACL or the Anterior Cruciate Ligament are occurring at an alarming frequency. Women are more susceptible to tearing their ACL due to a number of
When Can I Exercise After ACL Surgery?
After you have recovered from the initial pain of your ACL surgery, you will start to wonder what activities are acceptable to perform after ACL surgery, and
ACL Recovery – 4 tips for the first 4 weeks: Setting the Stage for a Great Rehab
Recovery from ACL surgery should be considered a marathon and not a sprint. The recovery process actually begins before ACL surgery. After surgery, the first
Why Did I Tear My ACL Again ?
Did I Just Tear My ACL Again? You remember that horrible pop and you vividly remember the anxiety laden trip to the operating room. You remember thinking
ACL Tears in Somers NY Athletes
Somers is a wonderful little town in Northern Westchester, NY. I have enjoyed many evenings and weekends sitting on the sidelines, or helping out on the soccer
ACL Tears in Westchester NY Start to Rise … 4 Critical Issues to Understand Before Surgery
As you know, I am a Westchester County, NY Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine ... Because we treat so many athletes and weekend
Recovery from ACL Surgery : The Psychological Component
As anyone who has had an ACL reconstruction will tell you... it is a big deal. The recovery from ACL surgery is not simple. Not only is an ACL