Dr. Gomoll writes about the decisions behind orthopedic surgery — when an ACL tear needs reconstruction, how to choose a graft, whether an unstable patella needs surgery, and how modern multimodal pain management works. He covers the full spectrum of joint preservation, from cartilage repair and meniscal procedures to arthritis surgery. Each article is written from his own clinical perspective at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
From Dr. Gomoll
“Patellar tendon is the gold standard” — or is it?
I recently saw a 48-year-old in my office who tore his ACL skiing. He is very active, participating in both winter and racket sports, and wants to return to sport.
Read article → March 10, 2026Why “It Depends” may be the best thing to hear from a surgeon
Today I want to talk a little bit about treatment options. Sometimes the best answer you can get from a physician — or from a surgeon, in my case — is "it depends."
Read article → March 3, 2026Do I need surgery for my unstable patella?
One of the most common and most important questions my patients ask when they come in with patellar instability is: Do I need surgery, or can I manage this without it?
Read article → February 17, 2026Rethinking Post-Operative Pain Management: A Multimodal Approach
One of the most frequent concerns that comes up during surgical planning — particularly when we discuss the post-operative period — is pain management.
Read article → February 6, 2026Lindsey Vonn competes with a torn ACL. Why that may work for some.
Anyone with even the faintest interest in winter sports has likely heard about Lindsey Vonn’s ACL injury. What’s remarkable is that she has said she’ll keep competing.
Read article → February 6, 2026Lindsey Vonn races with an artificial knee. So why bother keeping your own?
Here’s another (at least vaguely) ski-injury–related topic. By now, most people know that Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL — but that’s not really what I want to focus on.
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