Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are very common knee injuries,
particularly among athletes who play pivoting sports at high speed, such
as soccer, football, and basketball. The ACL is the main stabilizer to
knee motion, and also serves a prominent role in rotational stability.
A torn ACL can occur after a non-contact injury, typically resulting in
significant pain, swelling, and is often associated with an audible “pop”
or a tearing sensation within the knee. After an
ACL injury, patients will have tenderness, difficulty moving the knee, and a sense
of instability. Meniscus and cartilage injuries can also occur simultaneously
with an injury to the ACL.
At Newport Orthopedic Institute, our board-certified orthopedic knee surgeons
are experts at treating knee injuries and giving you back your mobility.
We have sub-specialists who are experienced in handling complex ligament
reconstruction of the knees, including the ACL. The treatment for ACL
tears is individualized, depending on each patient’s activity level,
age & severity of their injury. Unfortunately, surgery is a common
treatment for ACL injuries in active patients because the ACL does not
routinely heal on its own. Additionally, instability resulting from an
ACL tear may lead to an injury to the meniscus in which can increase the
chance of osteoarthritis of the knee. Our orthopedic
knee surgeons utilize the most advanced ligament reconstruction technology to help patients
restore function and mobility.
Surgery to Treat an ACL Tear
ACL reconstruction surgery replaces the torn ligament with a substitute
graft from the patient’s own hamstring, patellar tendon, quadriceps
tendon or cadaver tissue. ACL reconstruction is performed arthroscopically
which is a minimally invasively outpatient procedure.
Your orthopedic surgeon at Newport Orthopedic Institute will prescribe
physical therapy to help improve range of motion and restore function
after ACL reconstruction.
Get Relief from Knee Pain Today!
Call Newport Orthopedic Institute at (949) 722-7038.
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Knee Scope Without Reconstruction"Dr. Beyer is an excellent surgeon. Terrific staff that follows up and answers your questions."Provider: Alan H Beyer MD
Knee Scope With Reconstruction"Dr was very confident about his skills. The team didn't seem to be consistent with in information especially on the DME usage and or post op instructions"Provider: David S Gazzaniga MD
Knee Scope Without Reconstruction"Everything from Staff to the doctor himself, the ease of moving in and out of the hospital and the kindnesses of staff from the scheduler through to the nurses."Provider: Alan H Beyer MD
Total Knee Replacement"Everything is explained well, options are gone over thoroughly. All the staff is very knowledgeable. Dr. Caillouette and Cara PA are patient and answers all questions - Cara is very friendly too!"Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Knee Scope With Reconstruction"Comprehensive explanation of the procedure itself, friendly doctor and team, very clean, nice, and easily-accessible facilities."Provider: David S Gazzaniga MD
Total Knee Replacement"Dr. Nassif was helpful in explaining my concern about the surgery. I was able to connect with him when I needed to speak with him after hours. His team was very responsive in answering my questions."Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Knee Scope With Reconstruction"Dr. Gazzaniga saved my leg. I received his expertise opinion and gave me options on what I could do. Dr. Gazzaniga fixed the mistake the last doctor made and I am so grateful for this. He has a helpful team who is always ready to answer questions."Provider: David S Gazzaniga MD
Total Knee Replacement"Everything seemed to be covered thereby providing a sense of confidence that things would turn out right. All the staff at Newport Orthopedic and Hoag seemed to be good at what they do and were nice people."Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Total Knee Replacement"I felt confident he could perform procedures I required."Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Knee Scope Without Reconstruction"The office staff was friendly, clean offices, Dr. Beyer has a great sense of humor, and I'm doing very well after surgery!"Provider: Alan H Beyer MD
Total Knee Replacement"Dr Caillouette & his team were caring, concerned, professionals with great follow up."Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Knee Scope With Reconstruction"I loved their optimism! Dr. Gazzaniga conveyed extreme confidence which puts a patient at ease."Provider: David S Gazzaniga MD
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