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Dr Frank R Noyes

Dr Frank R Noyes

Retired knee surgeon

Degrees: MD

Particular expertise: ACL reconstruction, Multi-ligament reconstruction, Knee replacement, Arthrofibrosis

Website: https://noyeskneeinstitute.com/

Location: Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center, 10663 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45242, United States of America

DR NOYES HAS RETIRED.

Previously based at the Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center in the USA, Dr Frank Noyes was one of the world's most prominent figures when it comes to knee surgery. A prolific researcher and writer, he has published hundreds of studies and articles in the world's top orthopaedic journals and textbooks, changing the face of sports medicine and orthopaedics as we know it.

Contributions

Part 11 - Compounding problems that must be addressed in revision ACL surgery

When an ACL graft fails, the surgeon is confronted not only with the ligament issue, but damage that may now be present from both the initial injury and the damage consequent on the graft failure. Dr Frank Noyes explains...

Part 7 - ACL graft failure due to graft impingement

Dr Noyes explains why attention to the notch of the femur and the positioning of the graft is critical to success in ACL reconstruction.

Part 9 - ACL graft failure due to failure to address associated instabilities

Dr Noyes explains how an ACL graft may fail because of other unrecognised instabilities.

Part 5 - Most common causes of ACL graft failure

Dr Frank Noyes explains the many reasons why an ACL reconstruction might fail and need revision.

Part 14 - What can one expect after ACL revision?

Dr Frank Noyes helps patients to understand what they might expect after revision surgery if their initial ACL graft fails.