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Total knee replacement

★★★★★

“…five months post total knee replacement and the results have been life changing… without pain, and have full range of motion.”

Bret G., Google review
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Dr. Andrew Dold is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon in Frisco, Texas, who treats the full range of knee problems, from ACL and meniscus tears in athletes to arthritis that needs a knee replacement. He starts with an accurate diagnosis and non-surgical care when it is likely to work, and offers arthroscopic ligament, meniscus and cartilage surgery and robotic-assisted knee replacement when surgery is the right choice.

Need to be seen urgently? Fracture or acute injury and need urgent care? Let us know in the comment section of your new appointment request, and we’ll prioritize your care. You can also call 469-850-0680. Same-day appointments available.

Knee conditions we treat

Choose a condition to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and what the research shows.

ACL and ligament injuries
ACL reconstructionRebuilding a torn ACL so you can return to cutting and pivoting sportsACL tearsThe pop, the swelling and the decision between rehab and surgeryPCL tearsBack-of-the-knee ligament injuries from falls, dashboards and tacklesMCL tearsInner-knee sprains that usually heal with a braceLCL and multi-ligament injuriesOuter-knee and combined ligament injuries that often need surgeryPosteromedial corner injuriesInner-back knee injuries that can come with an ACL tear
Meniscus and cartilage
Meniscus repairSaving the knee’s shock absorber whenever possibleMeniscus tearsTwisting injuries, locking and catching, and when to repair vs trimDiscoid meniscusAn abnormally shaped meniscus in children and teensCartilage defects and OCDDamaged joint surface and how it can be repairedCartiHeal Agili-C cartilage repairA cartilage implant for selected knee cartilage defectsKnee arthroscopyMinimally invasive outpatient knee surgeryPlica syndromeA tissue fold that can catch and irritate the front of the kneeBaker’s cystSwelling behind the knee and what usually causes it
Kneecap, tendons and front-of-knee pain
Kneecap dislocationPatellar instability in young athletes, including MPFL reconstructionKneecap arthritisPain with stairs, squatting and sittingRunner’s kneeFront-of-knee pain with running and how to fix itJumper’s kneePatellar tendon pain in running and jumping sportsQuadriceps tendonitisPain just above the kneecapPatellar tendon ruptureA torn tendon below the kneecap that needs prompt repairQuadriceps tendon ruptureA torn tendon above the kneecap that needs prompt repairOsgood-Schlatter diseaseA painful bump below the knee in growing athletesPrepatellar bursitisSwelling over the kneecap from kneelingPes anserine bursitisInner-knee pain below the joint line
Arthritis and knee replacement
Robotic knee replacementRobotic-assisted total and partial knee replacement, usually same-day outpatient surgeryKnee arthritisNon-surgical options, injections and when replacement makes senseKnee osteotomyRealigning the leg to unload a worn part of the kneeKnee osteonecrosis (SONK)Sudden knee pain from bone damage under the cartilage
Fractures and young athletes
Fracture careSame-day visits and walk-ins for broken bonesKnee fracturesFractures around the knee jointKneecap fractureBrace or surgical repair, depending on the breakTibial spine fractureAn ACL-type injury seen in children and teensYoung athletesSports injuries in children and teens
Not sure what is causing your pain?
Knee pain guideFront, inside, outside or back of the knee: common causesKnee proceduresEvery knee procedure Dr. Dold performsACL surgery questionsAnswers to the questions patients ask mostMeniscus tear questionsRepair vs trim, recovery and return to sportKnee replacement: 62 questionsWhat to expect before and after surgerySports medicine in FriscoCare for athletes of every age and level

Watch Dr. Dold: ACL, meniscus and knee replacement

Dr. Dold explains common problems and shows how he treats them. Some videos show real surgery.

ACL and ligament injuries

Arthroscopic ACL reconstructionSurgical video

ACL reconstruction: explaining the BTB autograft

ACL reconstruction: tear to new graft

The ACL-deficient knee exam: Lachman and pivot-shift tests

ACL vs PCL mechanics

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ACL reconstruction with a bone-tendon-bone autograftSurgical video, YouTube sign-in required

Meniscus, cartilage and kneecap

Knee arthroscopy: medial meniscal root repairSurgical video

Knee arthroscopy: partial medial meniscectomySurgical video

Loose body removal from the kneeSurgical video

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Bucket-handle medial meniscal repairSurgical video, YouTube sign-in required

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MPFL reconstruction surgery: complete procedureSurgical video, YouTube sign-in required

Arthritis, knee replacement and osteotomy

Total knee replacement with the ROSA robotSurgical video

Why robotic knee surgery is a game changer

Knee replacement questions answered, part 1: before surgery

Knee replacement questions answered, part 2: day of surgery

Knee replacement questions answered, part 3: after surgery

Distal femoral osteotomy: how surgeons plan it

An introduction to arthritis of the hip and knee

See all of Dr. Dold’s videos on YouTube

What knee patients say

★★★★★

Running again after meniscus and cartilage repair

“My knees honestly feel 20 years younger, and thanks to his expertise, I’m confident I still have many miles of running ahead of me.”

Cheri Z., Google review · Meniscus and cartilage repair
★★★★★

The extra test that found the problem

“Dr. Dold ordered a more detailed MRI which revealed additional damage to the knee… I elected to have meniscus root repair and ACL reconstruction surgery with Dr. Dold and I could not be happier with the results.”

Healthgrades patient · ACL reconstruction and meniscus root repair
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Full motion four weeks after knee replacement

“…just four weeks after my knee replacement, I had full range of motion!…”

Healthgrades patient · Knee replacement

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What the research shows

  • Neuromuscular warm-up and training programs lower the risk of ACL injury.1
  • After ACL reconstruction, athletes who met strength and function criteria before returning to sport had a much lower re-injury rate.2
  • Registry data suggest that most knee replacements last 15 to 25 years.3
  • Dr. Dold has published a systematic review of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for cartilage problems.4
Ready to be seen? Same-day appointments available, and new patients can walk in Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30–10:30 am. Dr. Dold accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare. Please call 469-850-0680 to confirm your coverage.

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Research cited

  1. Webster KE, Hewett TE. Meta-analysis of meta-analyses of anterior cruciate ligament injury reduction training programs. J Orthop Res. 2018;36(10):2696-2708. PubMed
  2. Grindem H, Snyder-Mackler L, Moksnes H, et al. Simple decision rules can reduce reinjury risk by 84% after ACL reconstruction: the Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort study. Br J Sports Med. 2016;50(13):804-808. PubMed
  3. Evans JT, Walker RW, Evans JP, et al. How long does a knee replacement last? A systematic review and meta-analysis of case series and national registry reports with more than 15 years of follow-up. Lancet. 2019;393(10172):655-663. PubMed
  4. Dold AP, Zywiel MG, Taylor DW, et al. Platelet-rich plasma in the management of articular cartilage pathology: a systematic review. Clin J Sport Med. 2014;24(1):31-43. PubMed

This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation. Individual results vary.

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