Patient Testimonial
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I am very thankful for Dr. Yaste and the entire orthopedic team who helped me regain mobility in my knee. Even though I was unable to play sports during my senior year, the experience has shown me where my true passion lies - physical therapy.
Zach Burkett,
Anatomic ACL Patient
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Jeffrey Yaste, MD, offers a minimally invasive approach to reconstructing an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The approach gives patients a new ACL much like the one they were born with and is most helpful in preventing re-injury to the knee. With few orthopedic surgeons trained in this surgical approach, Dr. Yaste’s technique is making Asheboro, NC, a destination sports medicine center.
Benefits of Anatomic ACL
- An anatomic ACL reconstruction can be performed by using the patient’s own tendon, or a donor tendon.
- Because the surgeon is trained to be precise about the placement of the new ACL, the anatomic ACL procedure allows the ligament to perform and function just like the one the patient was born with.
- An anatomic ACL decreases the chances of re-injury in the patient’s knee, making it less likely for the patient to require a second surgery.
To learn more, visit www.randolphorthopedics.com
About Anatomic ACL
Injuring your ACL can be career ending for athletes and devastating for active individuals. The ACL is located inside the knee joint and is responsible for stabilizing the knee. When it is damaged, drastic changes in movement patterns occur.
The anatomic ACL is a newer and more innovative approach to traditional ACL reconstructions. With an anatomic ACL, the surgeon is able to replicate the exact location of the ligament you were born with which could potentially lead to an easier recovery. Being able to restore the knee to its original state has the potential for reducing the development of osteoarthritis, which is commonly seen despite the success of traditional ACL reconstruction. Best of all, patients experience less pain and speedier recovery while being confident they will regain 100 percent mobility after healing.