Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA

12/22/2025

ACL repair is typically outpatient, with recovery supported by pain control, ice, elevation, and early motion. PT plays a major role in regaining strength and mobility.

Expect ~5 days to get back to work, 6–12 weeks for normal activity, and 7–9 months for full sports return.

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

12/19/2025

What is an ultrasound-guided hip injection?

It’s a targeted way to deliver medication directly to the source of hip pain. Using real-time ultrasound, I can clearly “see” the hip joint and guide the needle with precision. This ensures the injection goes exactly where it will help most. Here is what else you should know 👇

Hip Injection Specialist Are you experiencing severe hip pain from overuse, arthritis, snapping hip syndrome or FAI? Are you looking for an alternative to hip surgery? Your hip pain may be helped by an ultrasound-guided hip injection. Doctor Benedict Nwachukwu provides diagnosis as well as surgical....

12/17/2025

The Big Picture: The USA sees its World Cup foes and dares to dream the impossible. Can the team defy expectations? 🌍⚽

"Do the impossible" has become both the U.S. men's team mantra, and that will guide them at next year's World Cup.

12/15/2025

When does shoulder pain become a surgical issue?

Total shoulder replacement is typically recommended only after non-operative care fails to reduce pain. Signs you may be ready include:
• Difficulty lifting your arm
• Pain during normal activities
• Lack of improvement with PT or injections
• Resting pain or night pain

Shoulder arthroplasty can dramatically improve comfort and function for the right patient.

Shoulder Replacement Surgeon Are you suffering from shoulder arthritis? If so, you may be a candidate for a shoulder replacement. Shoulder replacement surgery is a viable option for patients suffering from arthritis who have exhausted all non-surgical and more minimally invasive surgical options. Sh...

12/12/2025

12/10/2025

Female soccer players face higher injury risk, particularly during growth spurts and early development. Understanding common injuries and prevention strategies is key to keeping athletes healthy and performing their best.

Soccer is hugely popular worldwide. Learn more about preventing injury for female players.

12/08/2025

Who needs LCL/FCL reconstruction? The lateral or fibular collateral ligament doesn’t heal as well as others in the knee. Surgery is often recommended for Grade 3 tears, persistent instability, failure of non-surgical treatment, or when the LCL is torn along with other knee ligaments.

LCL/FCL Surgeon LCL and FCL injuries usually occur from trauma, due to a great amount of force applied to the inner part of the knee. If the LCL is stretched or torn, an LCL or FCL reconstruction may be needed to restore knee stability. LCL/FCL reconstruction surgeon, Doctor Benedict Nwachukwu provi...

12/05/2025

Overhead athletes face the highest risk of throwing shoulder injuries: pitchers, volleyball and tennis players, basketball players, and quarterbacks. Stress during late cocking + follow-through can overload the shoulder, leading to pain and damage. Here is what else you should know 👇

Shoulder Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve throwing overhead? If so, you may be at risk of developing a throwing shoulder injury. When one structure within the joint becomes weakened from stress or overuse, the other structures compensate to handle the load, leadi...

12/03/2025

After dazzling the world as a 13-year-old Little League star, Mo’ne Davis is ready to step back onto the diamond...this time as a leader in the U.S.’s most promising women’s pro baseball league in over 70 years.

More than a decade after becoming a Little League sensation at age 13, Mo’ne Davis is set to make more history as the face of the Women’s Pro Baseball League.

12/01/2025

Benefits of subspine decompression:
✔️ Less hip pain
✔️ Improved range of motion
✔️ 46% lower revision hip arthroscopy risk

Plus, it lets me evaluate soft-tissue injury and treat FAI, cam, and pincer impingement in one surgical session.

Subspine Decompression Surgeon Are you experiencing hip pain, inflammation and limited function or range of motion of the hip? Subspine impingement, or SSI can occur with or without the presence of FAI and is caused by the abnormal contact between the proximal femur (the upper leg bone) and the AIIS...

11/28/2025

Most MCL injuries heal without surgery, but a complete tear (Grade 3) may need reconstruction. Surgery may also be recommended for:
✅ Knee instability
✅ Combined ligament injuries
✅ Failed ACL grafts

I perform a thorough exam and MRI review to guide the right treatment plan.

MCL Reconstruction Surgeon Are you an athlete who participates in contact sports? If so, you may be at risk of sustaining an MCL injury. The MCL can sustain an injury during certain twisting movements, direct contact to the outside of the knee, external rotation or combined force impacts when knee

11/26/2025

Falling on ice isn’t just embarrassing, it can be dangerous. ❄️
Know the signs of a serious injury: persistent pain, swelling, or limited mobility. Don’t wait to get evaluated. https://www.hss.edu/health-library/move-better/slipped-on-ice Hospital for Special Surgery

Winter means icy sidewalks and the increased risk of falling and hurting yourself. Dr. James Robinson from HSS offers his advice on treating winter injuries.