ACL Tear Treatment Doctor Near You
As your local low knee Pain Specialists Empire Pain Management, Minimally Invasive Spine & Orthopedic Specialists understand how debilitating ACL tears can be. Call us today to make an appointment we serve patients across New York and New Jersey, including communities such as Plainview, Ronkonkoma, New Hyde Park, Montville, and Plainfield.
ACL Tears Overview
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common knee injury, often occurring during sports activities that involve sudden stops, changes in direction, or direct blows to the knee. ACL tears can range from partial tears to complete ruptures and can cause significant pain, swelling, instability, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected knee. At Empire Orthopaedic and Pain Management Specialists, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ACL tears, offering comprehensive care to promote healing and restore knee function. When you experience an ACL tear, it can be a devastating injury that affects your ability to participate in sports or perform daily activities. Our team of orthopedic specialists begins the evaluation process with a thorough assessment of your injury, often utilizing physical examination maneuvers and imaging studies such as MRI to accurately diagnose the extent and severity of the tear.
Treatment options for ACL Tear In Knee Pain may include:
- Conservative management: For patients with partial tears or low-demand lifestyles, conservative treatments such as physical therapy, activity modification, and bracing may be recommended to alleviate symptoms and improve knee function.
- Surgical intervention: For patients with complete ACL tears or high-demand lifestyles, surgical reconstruction of the ACL may be necessary to restore knee stability and function. Our orthopedic surgeons specialize in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for ACL reconstruction, using autografts or allografts to reconstruct the torn ligament and restore knee stability.
- Rehabilitation: Regardless of the treatment approach, we provide comprehensive rehabilitation programs focused on strengthening the muscles around the knee, improving range of motion, and enhancing joint stability to facilitate recovery and prevent future injuries.
- Return to sport protocol: We offer specialized rehabilitation programs tailored to athletes, focusing on sport-specific training, agility drills, and neuromuscular re-education to safely return to sports activities and prevent re-injury.
Meet Our Team Of Doctors
Dr. James Yu
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dylan J. O'Rourke
Certified Physician Assistant
Pain Condition We Treat
Improve your quality of life with our comprehensive approach to pain management
We are dedicated to finding individualized treatment options tailored to fit your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you lead a productive and active life, free from pain and disruption.
We use an integrative approach to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assess your condition.
Physical examination and review of your medical history. We assess the cause of your pain, determine its severity and duration, and help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
We provide a range of treatments and procedures to address your chronic pain. These include nerve blocks, injections, physical therapy, implantable therapies and more. We also offer health education to help you better manage your condition.