Knee Care
Arthritis, meniscus and ligament injuries, cartilage problems, and knee replacement.
Conditions We Treat
Knee Arthritis
Knee arthritis is a common cause of pain and reduced activity. Dr. Stapleton offers the full range of treatment, from injections to knee replacement.
Learn more →ACL Tear
An ACL tear is a common knee injury in athletes. Dr. Stapleton evaluates each patient individually and offers both surgical and nonsurgical options.
Learn more →Meniscus Tear
Meniscus tears are common knee injuries. Dr. Stapleton evaluates the tear type and location to recommend repair, partial meniscectomy, or nonsurgical care.
Learn more →Patellar & Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
A rupture of the patellar or quadriceps tendon affects the ability to straighten the knee. Dr. Stapleton evaluates these injuries and performs surgical repair.
Learn more →Treatments & Procedures
ACL Reconstruction
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction at Elite Orthopedic Group: how the ligament is rebuilt, what to expect on surgery day and the structured rehab that follows.
Learn more →Meniscus Repair & Meniscectomy
The two meniscus operations, arthroscopic repair and partial meniscectomy, how each is done at Elite Orthopedic Group and the recovery each requires.
Learn more →Knee Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy allows Dr. Stapleton to evaluate and treat conditions inside the knee through small incisions, often as same-day outpatient surgery.
Learn more →Sports Medicine
Dr. Stapleton provides evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries for patients of all ages, with a focus on safe recovery and return to activity.
Learn more →Patellar and Quad Tendon Repair Surgery
How a ruptured patellar or quadriceps tendon is repaired at Elite Orthopedic Group, why surgery is usually prompt, and the bracing and rehab that follow.
Learn more →ACL Grafts and Return to Sport
Patellar tendon, hamstring or quadriceps graft: how Dr. Erik Stapleton chooses, and the return-to-sport milestones athletes in southern West Virginia can expect.
Learn more →Repair or Trim? Meniscus Surgery Decisions
Tear location, pattern, age and activity decide whether a meniscus is repaired or trimmed. How Dr. Erik Stapleton makes that call and what it means for your recovery.
Learn more →Knee Replacement Timing: Deciding When
The signs that a knee is ready for replacement, the options tried first, and how Dr. Erik Stapleton walks Beckley patients through the decision.
Learn more →Meniscus Surgery Recovery Timeline
Week by week after meniscus surgery in Beckley, WV: weight bearing, brace and crutch use, physical therapy milestones and return to work and sport.
Learn more →Knee Pain Management Without Surgery
Bracing, injections, therapy and activity changes for knee pain at Elite Orthopedic Group in Beckley, WV, and the signs that mean it is time to discuss surgery.
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