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"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 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"The staff was friendly and helpful."Provider: Alan H Beyer MD
Total Knee Replacement"It was a positive experience overall - starting from the pre-op process through the post-op. Such an experienced staff at both the Newport office and the hospital - they make what could be a stress-filled experience very pleasant."Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Total Knee Replacement"He is an excellent doctor and a good man. Staff is always professional."Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Knee Scope With Reconstruction"The team was very courteous and helpful before, during and after my surgery. Dr. Gazzaniga is a wonderful doctor; he took his time to explain everything in detail. I chose him to do my surgery after seeing 4 other top surgeons ."Provider: David S Gazzaniga MD
Total Knee Replacement"I have friends and relatives who have had knee replacement and I formed an opinion of the process based on their information - I have learned very quickly that Dr. Caillouette and his team are THE BEST and I am so appreciative of the care I am receiving."Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Knee Scope Without Reconstruction"They communicated about everything and answered my questions."Provider: Alan H Beyer MD
Total Knee Replacement"Everything was positive. They sincerely cared about any questions and issues I raised, and did their best to get me accurate and timely answers. The procedure was well explained."Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Total Knee Replacement"Everyone was professional and caring. I felt like they all made the extra effort to make me feel comfortable and safe in their care. I went into surgery feeling like everything was going to be fine. And the after care was no different."Provider: Alan H Beyer MD
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