Orthopedic Knee Surgeon on Long Island

While a ligament strain might heal on its own with proper care (i.e., rest, physical therapy), unfortunately, a partial or complete ACL tear won’t fully repair itself because the ligament has poor blood supply. 

Factors such as the severity of the tear, your age, activity level, and the sports or activities you hope to return to will influence whether conservative treatment or surgery is recommended. Dr. Maguire will evaluate your individual injury and discuss all of your options so you can make an informed decision.

No. Some meniscus tears can be managed with rest, physical therapy, medications, or other conservative treatments. In the case of small tears in areas with adequate blood supply, the meniscus could heal on its own. ACL tears, however, may not heal without surgery due to poor blood supply and because the ligament has been disrupted and no longer has contact with its insertion site or remaining ACL fibres.

Surgery might be considered if knee pain and swelling persist, the knee locks or catches, or mobility is significantly reduced.

ACL repair involves reattaching the torn ligament to the bone. ACL reconstruction, on the other hand, involves placing a graft to effectively create a new ligament. 

The appropriate technique depends on the location and severity of the ACL tear.

Return-to-sport timing varies by patient and procedure. Dr. Maguire will provide you with a timeline based on how quickly you heal and the demands of the sport you play.

You should schedule an evaluation with a knee doctor on Long Island if you have:

• persistent knee pain;
• instability;
• decreased sensation;
• ongoing swelling;
• limited movement;
• pain that interferes with sleep, sports, or daily activities;
• visible deformity of the joint; 
• locking or catching;
• trouble walking; and/or
• difficulty putting weight on the injured leg.

You should also see an orthopedic knee surgeon if you’re an athlete who sustained a traumatic knee injury (i.e., a hard fall, collision, twisting injury). When it comes to sports injuries, early evaluation can often produce the best outcome.

Knee replacement is generally considered for patients with advanced arthritis or significant joint damage when pain and loss of function continue, and conservative treatments no longer provide relief. 

As a knee replacement surgeon on Long Island, Dr. Maguire performs both partial and total knee replacement. He’ll evaluate the extent of your condition, explain your options, and collaborate with you to decide if, and when, knee replacement surgery is the best course of action.

Yes. As a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Maguire treats athletes at all levels with injuries such as ACL, PCL, LCL, and MCL tears, meniscus tears, cartilage injuries, and ligament sprains.

During his fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University, Dr. Maguire participated in medical coverage for professional and collegiate sports teams, which exposed him to a range of sports injuries.

Absolutely. Dr. Maguire treats patients of all ages and backgrounds, including working professionals, active adults, and older adults dealing with knee arthritis, injuries, and wear and tear.