Sports Medicine Background
Dr. Stapleton completed a sports medicine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, where he served as an assistant team physician for Merrimack College and the Boston Celtics.
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ACL reconstruction with Dr. Stapleton: graft choices and the return-to-sport timeline
Patellar tendon, hamstring or quadriceps graft: how Dr. Erik Stapleton chooses, and the return-to-sport milestones athletes in southern West Virginia can expect.
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- ✓Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction performed by Dr. Stapleton
- ✓Graft options reviewed with each patient before surgery
- ✓Meniscus tears addressed during the same procedure when present
- ✓Typically performed as same-day outpatient surgery
- ✓Rehabilitation coordinated with outside physical therapy providers, with return-to-activity testing
- ✓Nonsurgical management discussed when reconstruction is not required
Benefits & Outcomes
Surgery Only When It Fits Your Goals
Some patients function well without reconstruction. Those who want to return to cutting and pivoting sports, or who have an unstable knee, often benefit from surgery. Dr. Stapleton reviews both paths with you.
Structured Return to Activity
Return to sport is guided by your individual recovery and return-to-activity testing rather than a fixed timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Stapleton treat ACL injuries without surgery?▾
Yes. Not every ACL tear needs reconstruction. Dr. Stapleton evaluates each patient individually and offers both surgical and nonsurgical options.
How is the graft chosen?▾
Graft selection is discussed with each patient based on age, activity demands, and any prior knee surgery. Dr. Stapleton reviews the options with you before surgery.
Is ACL reconstruction an outpatient procedure?▾
ACL reconstruction is typically performed as same-day outpatient surgery. Your discharge plan, including pain management and activity guidance, is arranged in advance.
Where does rehabilitation take place?▾
When therapy is part of your plan, it is coordinated through outside physical therapy providers, as on-site physical therapy is not currently offered. Dr. Stapleton monitors your progress at follow-up visits.
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