ACL Tears

For advanced care of an ACL tear in Nashville or Franklin, TN, call Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics or book an appointment with a Nashville knee doctor online today.

Every insurance plan is unique. Yours may cover some or all of your ACL tear treatment. Alternatively, you may have to pay a deductible before your plan covers a portion of the cost to repair your ACL. We accept over 30 types of insurance. Be sure to review our list of accepted insurance before scheduling an appointment [...]

Picking the right surgeon to repair your ACL tear is an important decision. You may want to get a referral from your primary care physician, or you might prefer to pick up the phone and call an ACL tear specialist in Nashville, TN, as recommended by a friend or neighbor. During your initial appointment, be [...]

Working with an ACL surgeon and following your recommended treatment plan is the best way to improve your post-repair outcomes. Many people who have torn their ACLs are able to go back to the sports and activities they enjoy. It is important that you always follow your ACL surgeon and physical therapist's instructions for returning [...]

Physical therapy is critical to help you regain full function after your ACL tear surgery. Without physical therapy, your body may not heal properly.  Your physical therapist will maintain communication with your ACL tear specialist. That way, all your healthcare providers will be on the same page when it comes to your ACL tear treatment [...]

The ACL surgeons at Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics ask about your symptoms and medical history and perform a physical exam, checking all the structures of your injured knee. They may take imaging tests like an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to rule out other injuries and confirm a diagnosis. The team at [...]

Though the idea of taking control of your health at home may sound appealing, it isn't recommended if you suspect or know you have an ACL tear. If you think you have an ACL tear, schedule an appointment with one of our ACL surgeons in Nashville or Franklin, TN.  The longer you wait to see [...]

You may hear or feel a pop in your knee when you tear your ACL. Other signs and symptoms of an ACL tear include: Rapid swelling. Severe knee pain. Loss of full range of motion. Discomfort while walking. Instability or feeling like your knee is giving way. It’s crucial to seek treatment right away if [...]

Although ACL tears are often associated with recreational and professional athletes, they're a common form of injury that can affect anyone. It's not necessary to participate in a team sport or be highly active to end up with a torn ACL and need a visit with an ACL surgeon.

There are three grades of ACL injury that depend on the severity of your tear: Grade I: The ACL is sprained, but there is no tear.  Grade II: The ACL is partially torn.  Grade III: The ACL is completely torn, and provides no stability to the knee joint.