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Return-to-sport timelines depend on graft choice, surgical technique, and rehabilitation compliance. Most athletes return to competitive sport in 9–12 months with traditional protocols. Dr. Brown's accelerated programs, for appropriate candidates, can achieve return in 6–8 months with rigorous outcome testing before clearance.

PRP has strong evidence for treating patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis ('tennis elbow'), and partial thickness rotator cuff tears. Evidence is more mixed for knee osteoarthritis and ACL injuries. Dr. Brown will tell you honestly whether PRP is appropriate for your specific condition based on the current evidence.

Many patients successfully delay or avoid knee replacement through weight loss, physical therapy, activity modification, bracing, cortisone, and PRP injections. However, when knee OA is severe and significantly impacts quality of life, replacement is often the most effective and durable solution. We explore all non-surgical options first.

The MAKO robotic system uses a patient's CT scan to create a 3D model, plan precise implant placement, and guide the surgeon's movements during surgery with haptic feedback. This results in more accurate alignment, less bone loss, reduced pain, and faster recovery compared to conventional techniques.

Most sports injuries do NOT need surgery initially. Dr. Brown's philosophy is conservative care first — the vast majority of sprains, strains, and even many partial tears heal with physical therapy and time. Surgery is recommended only when conservative treatment fails or when structural damage makes non-surgical success unlikely.