Knee

ACL Reconstruction: Knees Back to New

At PRO SPORT in Gig Harbor, we treat knee issues of all types. Dr. Nels Sampatacos, is board-certified and fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.

Dr. Nels Sampatacos and his physician assistant, Laura Sciba, work with their PRO SPORT team of sports rehab chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and massage therapists to create a comprehensive treatment plan designed to relieve your pain and restore your function.

Some knee conditions can be treated without surgery. Treatment options can include sports chiropractic care, manual therapy, sports rehab, physical therapy, massage therapy, and ultrasound-guided injections (cortisone, hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma, amnion, stem cells, etc.). Oftentimes, we can utilize a combination of these non-surgical treatments to improve healing and increase performance.

Other knee issues might require surgery. Most of these procedures can be performed arthroscopically and some with open repairs and reconstruction.


If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your elbow issues with Dr. Nels Sampatacos call PRO SPORT at (253) 853-4000

Meniscus Tear

This is a common injury of the knee. Your knee joint is cushioned by two c-shaped wedges of cartilage called the “menisci.” Each individual cushion is called a “meniscus.” This injury is a tear of one of these cushions.

Meniscus Repair

Each of your knee joints is cushioned by two c-shaped wedges of cartilage. The two cushions in each knee are called the “menisci.” Individually, each cushion is called a “meniscus.” Certain motions, such as twisting the knee, can cause a meniscus to tear. In many cases, a torn meniscus can be treated with arthroscopic surgery.

Partial Meniscectomy

The meniscus is a cushion of cartilage. There are two in each knee. If one of these shock absorbers is worn out or hurt, you may need a partial meniscectomy to remove the damaged areas.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL tear)

This injury is a tearing of the ACL ligament in the knee joint. The ACL ligament is one of the bands of tissue that connects the femur to the tibia. An ACL tear can be painful. A torn ACL can cause the knee to become unstable.

ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex Tightrope)

The anterior cruciate ligament, commonly called the ACL, is one of the ligaments that connects the femur to the tibia. During a torn ACL surgery procedure, a damaged ACL is replaced with a graft. Dr. Nels Sampatacos performs this procedure with the aid of an arthroscopic camera.

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury

This is a stretching or tearing of a ligament on the inner side of your knee. The medial collateral ligament, commonly called the “MCL”, is connected to the femur and to the tibia. The MCL helps stabilize your knee. This ligament, along with the lateral collateral ligament, helps prevent excessive side-to-side movement of your knee joint. It helps keep the upper and lower leg aligned properly.

Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury

This is a stretching or tearing of a ligament on the outer side of your knee. The lateral collateral ligament, commonly called the “LCL”, connects the femur to the fibula. The LCL helps stabilize your knee. This ligament, along with the medial collateral ligament, helps prevent excessive side-to-side movement of your knee joint. It helps keep the upper and lower leg aligned properly.

Patellofemoral Tracking Disorder

This is a problem with the alignment of the patella (the bone at the front of the knee, commonly called the “kneecap”). With this disorder, the patella shifts out of its normal track as you bend or extend your knee.

Restoring form and function, so that you can get back on the field.