Does an ACL Tear Require Surgery?
ACL injuries can cause knee pain and stability, but even though they seem serious, they don’t always need surgery. Here’s when surgery is typically recommended for an ACL injury.
We are now accepting Baylor Scott and White Health Plan through Cigna.
Dominique Nickson, MD, Shannon Marrero, PA-C, and the team at Next Step Orthopedics specialize in foot, ankle, knee, and shoulder disorders. Serving the surrounding areas of Frisco, Allen, Plano, and Prosper, Texas, the practice location in McKinney, Texas, gives patients access to a wide array of orthopedic treatments and services.
The state-of-the-art facility combines the latest medical advancements with proven techniques to alleviate pain. Patients can visit the practice for help diagnosing and treating ACL tears, meniscus tears, ankle problems, foot pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, fractures, Achilles tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, and much more.
The team at Next Step Orthopedics aims to get you back on your feet as soon as possible, but they also know the value of a conservative approach when it comes to healing from pain. That’s why they provide patients access to cutting-edge medical treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and bone marrow aspirate concentrate.
Next Step Orthopedics takes a whole-body approach to healing and works with you to find a treatment plan that works best for your needs. To learn more about the treatments available, call the office or book an appointment online today.
B.A. in Biology – Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Doctorate in Medicine with emphasis on Orthopedic Surgery – Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH
Board Certification
Orthopedic Surgeon
Residency
State University of New York – Brooklyn
Fellowship Training
Foot and Ankle Training – Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX
ACL injuries can cause knee pain and stability, but even though they seem serious, they don’t always need surgery. Here’s when surgery is typically recommended for an ACL injury.
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