Painful Knee Injury? Receive ACL Tear Treatment Near Farmingdale, NJ

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) provides essential stability to the knee joint and prevents the shin bone from sliding out in front of the thigh bone during movement. Therefore, an ACL tear can be a disruptive injury.

If you have knee pain that is getting in the way of your active lifestyle, you can receive the personalized treatment you need from a specialist at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI). We have a long-standing reputation for excellence in orthopedic care in Farmingdale and throughout New Jersey. For this reason and others, we are the top choice of area athletes who want to regain stability, mobility, and quality of life after sustaining an ACL tear.

How Can an ACL Tear Be Treated?

The knee specialists at AOSMI offer the latest treatment options—both conservative and surgical—for ACL tears. To determine the best approach for you, your physician will review your medical history, perform a physical examination, and perhaps order an imaging study, such as an MRI.

If your physician determines that you have sustained an ACL tear, your treatment may involve:

• Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles that support your knee
• A hinged knee brace to stabilize your injured knee
• Reconstructive surgery to repair the torn ACL

If you elect surgical treatment for your ACL tear, you can confidently entrust your care to a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic knee surgeon at AOSMI. Our surgeons have extensive experience in utilizing the latest arthroscopic surgical techniques. During an in-depth consultation, your surgeon will fully explain the risks and benefits of the procedure and answer any questions you have.

The Role of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is usually an important component of ACL tear treatment (whether surgical or conservative). Our experienced sports physical therapy team will work closely with our medical team to develop and deliver a coordinated exercise program customized to your individual needs.

If you would like to learn more about ACL tear treatment, contact AOSMI today to schedule a consultation with an orthopedic specialist near Farmingdale, NJ.