Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

ACL reconstruction replaces the torn ligament with a graft. ACL repair takes a different approach: it preserves the patient's own ligament when the injury is suitable for repair.

The goal is to restore knee stability while allowing the original ACL to heal.

Not every ACL tear can be repaired, so treatment depends on the tear's location and pattern.

Complex Knee Injury Surgeon Do you participate in sports or athletic activities that may cause a sudden twisting of the knee after a foot is planted? If so, you may be at risk of injuring your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). Not all ACL injuries require a complete ligament reconstruction, so

10/13/2026

Avulsion fractures are more common in children and adolescents who are still growing.

Why? Growth plates are areas of developing bone that can be weaker than the surrounding bone. When a tendon or ligament attached near a growth plate is exposed to a sudden force, the force can pull off a small piece of bone rather than injuring the tendon or ligament itself.

Hip Avulsion Fracture Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in sports that require sudden stops, bursts of speed or a forceful contraction in the pelvic muscles? If so, you may be at risk of developing a hip avulsion fracture. Hip avulsion fractures occur when the tendon attachment, pulls o...

10/09/2026

A broken collarbone doesn't always require surgery.

The decision starts with looking at how displaced the fracture is and how stable it appears. Stable fractures with minimal displacement can often heal with nonsurgical treatment, including a sling and follow-up imaging.

Once healing progresses, physical therapy can begin gradually.

Clavicle Fracture Repair Surgeon Are you an athlete who participates in contact sports? If so, you may be at risk of sustaining a clavicle fracture. The clavicle can be injured during sports activities, a fall, or a motor vehicle accident. Clavicle fracture repair surgeon, Doctor Benedict Nwachukwu....

10/08/2026

Hip dysplasia exists on a spectrum. One way clinicians describe that spectrum is by how securely the femoral head sits within the acetabulum.
🔹 Shallow socket → Acetabular dysplasia
🔹 Can partially move out → Subluxable
🔹 Partially out → Subluxed
🔹 Can be moved completely out → Dislocatable
🔹 Completely out → Dislocated

The distinction between these terms comes down to the position and stability of the femoral head within the hip socket.

Hip Dysplasia Specialist Do you have frequent hip dislocations, hip pain or the feeling that your hip will not stay in the joint? You may have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia or you may have developed hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is common in families, and especially in females. Adolescents with h...

10/06/2026

ACL reconstruction replaces the torn ligament, but some patients may need additional help controlling rotation.

Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) adds extra stability to the outside of the knee and may help protect the ACL graft during high-demand activities.

It’s an option for select patients, not every ACL reconstruction. Learn more ⬇️

ACL Reconstruction with LET Surgeon If you’re considering ACL reconstruction with LET, Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu can evaluate your knee, activity level, and risk factors to determine whether adding LET may provide additional stability and help reduce the risk of reinjury. Dr. Nwachukwu provides diagn...

10/01/2026

Did you know that rotator cuff injuries are common, affecting more than 2 million people each year? They can happen at any age but are especially common in people who repeatedly perform overhead activities. Injury can range from a partial tendon tear to a complete tear where the tendon pulls away from the upper arm bone.

Rotator Cuff Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve throwing overhead? If so, you may be at risk of sustaining a rotator cuff tear. A rotator cuff tear is typically caused by a fall, sports injury or degeneration. Rotator cuff injury specialist, Doctor Benedict Nwachuk...

09/30/2026

Hip dysplasia can look different from patient to patient. The key difference is how well the ball of the femur fits within the hip socket.
• Acetabular dysplasia: The socket is too shallow to fully support the ball of the hip.
• Subluxable: The ball is in the socket but can partially move out with certain positions or pressure.
• Subluxed: The ball is partially out of the socket.
• Dislocatable: The ball can be easily moved completely out of the socket.
• Dislocated: The ball is completely outside the socket.

Understanding how the hip is positioned helps determine the severity of dysplasia and guides treatment decisions.

Hip Dysplasia Specialist Do you have frequent hip dislocations, hip pain or the feeling that your hip will not stay in the joint? You may have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia or you may have developed hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is common in families, and especially in females. Adolescents with h...

09/29/2026

One question I often discuss with patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is whether they would benefit from additional stabilization.

For some patients, adding a lateral extra-articular tenodesis can provide another layer of stability. It may help reduce the risk of another tear and improve control during cutting and pivoting.

Because every knee and every athlete is different, I consider the individual patient, not just the injury, when making this decision.

ACL Reconstruction with LET Surgeon If you’re considering ACL reconstruction with LET, Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu can evaluate your knee, activity level, and risk factors to determine whether adding LET may provide additional stability and help reduce the risk of reinjury. Dr. Nwachukwu provides diagn...