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 Orthopedic Surgeon New York is a consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in knee surgery and sports injuries. His multi-specialty musculoskeletal practice offers expert private medical and surgical care.  Considering the recent developments in implants and surgical techniques, there are now a wide range of treatment options available for knee and hip complaints. Orthopedic Surgeon New York strongly believes that it is vital that patients be given impartial advice and are able to make informed choices when considering surgery. He and his team are firmly committed to delivering the highest quality of care at all stages of investigation and treatment.

ACL Reconstruction New York offers fast, convenient and effective ACL Reconstruction procedures.  One of the most common knee problems that can occur, especially in sports persons, is a tear of a cruciate ligament, most commonly the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).   Unfortunately, when the ACL tears, it is impossible to simply stitch the torn ends of the ligament together, and reconstruction with a ligament graft is required.  In the vast majority of cases of ACL rupture, arthroscopic surgical treatment is carried out. The knee is first examined arthroscopically to assess the concomitant injuries. A ligament graft is obtained by harvesting a section of either the hamstring or the patellar tendon. Tunnels are then drilled through the bones of the tibia and the femur into the knee joint. The tendon graft is subsequently threaded through the knee, and the ends are fixed firmly using screws. Post-operative rehab forms a very important key part of the overall ACL Reconstruction treatment. Rehab regimes vary considerable, and patients return to competitive sports in 9 months’ time.

Sports and Exercise Medicine is a relatively new medical specialty created in order to provide the most appropriate medical support for sports men and women who have sustained injuries or developed medical problems related to exercise. New York Sports Injury Doctor is a highly trained and experienced Sports Physician. He offers private medical and surgical care of the highest standards using the most up-to-date and cutting edge procedures. This includes the latest non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques for sports and exercise injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, diagnosis and treatment and rehabilitation and prevention.

Arthroscopic Surgery New York specializes in the arthroscopic treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries of joints. Its team of skilled surgeons and team provide patients with personalized assessment and treatment plans that meet ones’ individual needs. Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint to carry out a procedure. The benefits of arthroscopy involve smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid recovery and less scarring. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day. Arthroscopic procedures are most commonly performed on the knee joint, ACL Reconstruction, hip joint, shoulder joint, and in ankle joints.

In New York orthopedic surgeons see hundreds of ACL injuries to various degrees of severity. Not all ACL injuries require surgical treatment, however. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a very important ligament in the knee. If the ACL is damaged or torn it can greatly impact physical abilities.  ACL injuries are mostly commonly found in athletes, as they are susceptible to knee and other joint injuries within the realm of high-impact sports.

 

 

Signs of a twisted or strained ACL can include a “pop” being heard, immediate onset of swelling in the area, intense pain, and a buckling or unstable sensation in the knee.  Before diagnosing ACL Injuries New York orthopedic specialists will perform tests such as the Lachman Test, Anterior Drawer Test, and Pivot Shift Test to see how much the tibia moves in relation to the femur. In some cases, an X-ray or MRI may be ordered in order to visualize and assess any internal damage to the surrounding soft tissues of the injured area.

 

Depending on the degree of the ACL injury, your New York sports injury doctor will recommend the appropriate treatment plan. He or she will immediately recommend the well-known rule of RICE:

Non-surgical treatment is generally recommended for less serious ACL injuries, as well as for those patients who can adapt to the lifestyle. While surgery is often the best cure, it does also require a rehabilitation period. Most older patients who can adapt to becoming less active, & avoid high-intensity sports will do fine with a non-surgical treatment, though they do run the risk of reinjury. Athletes and younger patients who wish to continue with high-intensity, pivoting sports such as soccer, tennis, basketball, football, etc, or who received more than one major ACL injury, or who continue to experience symptoms well after the non-surgical treatment, may be good candidates for ACL reconstruction surgery.

 

 

After ACL reconstruction New York patients will enter a structured rehabilitation program. From the time of the surgery it will take about 6 months before an athlete may return to supervised sports playing. Usually, about a year following surgery, the doctor will evaluate the knee to measure the final results of the reconstruction in these areas: