Dr. Sabrina Strickland

11/17/2025

My husband, Dr. Andreas Gomoll, and I spoke to CBS News New York about the CARTIHEAL AGILI-C cartilage repair implant, which is a relatively new procedure that uses sea coral to help people who suffer from knee osteoarthritis.

Check out the video to learn more about the procedure and a couple of the patients who've tried it at the Hospital for Special Surgery:

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/innovative-new-procedure-uses-sea-coral-to-help-people-who-suffer-from-knee-osteoarthritis/

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(This photo isn't real - it's AI generated - but the sea coral and CARTIHEAL AGILI-C cartilage repair implant are real.)

11/14/2025

A dislocated kneecap is a frightening and painful injury that raises immediate questions for most people about recovery and long-term outcomes.

The good news is that many people can fully recover from a dislocated patella, but your journey depends on several factors, including the severity of injury, anatomical risk factors, treatment approach, and how well you follow your rehabilitation protocols.

I wrote up a post that walks through all of this: https://sabrinastrickland.com/can-you-fully-recover-from-dislocated-patella/

Photo by Nikola on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-man-sitting-on-a-ledge-tying-his-shoes-LXjZA_J_Lnc

Dr. Sabrina Strickland, Orthopedic Surgeon in New York specializing in sports medicine, with expertise in knees & shoulders to return you to an active lifestyle

11/07/2025

I got an awesome update from one of my patients this week - and permission to share it and her photos.

Gillis Frechette ran the NYC marathon this past Sunday… something before the surgery she never thought she would be able to accomplish.

"It was incredibly emotional for me and for my family who knew how much this knee injury took from my mental and physical health. Completing the marathon was healing and rewarding in so many ways and I felt that I needed to share with you because I obviously could not have completed it without you and the surgery!"

11/07/2025

I'm happy to share another patient success story today - this one is also with my husband, Dr. Andreas Gomoll!

Meet Jennifer, a project manager and lifelong volleyball player, who struggled with recurrent knee swelling after a previous ACL and meniscus surgery in 2010. The swelling was caused by her remaining knee joints brushing together during activity due to the degradation of her meniscus.

Seeking a specialist who understood her active lifestyle, she found us at HSS. We recommended a combined surgical approach: an HTO (High Tibial Osteotomy) to create a protective gap in the joint, and an ACL reconstruction.

Jennifer successfully returned to Pilates and, ultimately, high-level volleyball. She's now playing 3-5 times a week! Watch her story.

10/31/2025

Getting success stories from my patients is one of my favorite things about being a surgeon. I'm excited to share this case study with Paul, who had problems with both knees!

For the other, I performed an arthroscopy along with a BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) procedure to repair a loose flap of cartilage.

For the other knee, I introduced him to the MISHA Knee, a revolutionary shock absorber implant with no restrictions on activity. Watch his story to hear from him directly.

10/30/2025

As an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee injuries, people often ask me why their knee hurts when going down the stairs. It's pretty common complaint, and can be caused by a few different underlying knee conditions.

Understanding why this pain occurs is the first step toward finding relief, protecting your knee health, and staying active.

I wrote an article to help people understand what might be causing that pain and what you can do about it.

Read more on my blog: https://sabrinastrickland.com/why-does-my-knee-hurt-going-down-stairs/



Photo by Frank Eiffert on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/people-walking-in-spiral-staircase-cHvWMMkET1A

Dr. Sabrina Strickland, Orthopedic Surgeon in New York specializing in sports medicine, with expertise in knees & shoulders to return you to an active lifestyle

10/30/2025

Getting success stories from my patients is one of my favorite things about being a surgeon. I'm excited to share this case study with Paul, who had problems with both knees!

For the other, I performed an arthroscopy along with a BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) procedure to repair a loose flap of cartilage.

For the other knee, I introduced him to the MISHA Knee, a revolutionary shock absorber implant with no restrictions on activity. Watch his story to hear from him directly!

10/23/2025

We have created a new MRI scoring system to quantify the degree of patellofemoral arthritis. By creating an objective scoring system, we can then look at outcomes of different surgical procedures for patients with varying degrees of arthritis and hopefully optimize outcomes.

Read more about this scoring system on my website: https://sabrinastrickland.com/mri-scoring-patellofemoral-osteoarthritis/ and/or read the complete original article in The Journal of Knee Surgery: Reliability of a Novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scoring System to Evaluate Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis: https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2585-4964

Photo by Accuray on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-white-machine-QTP8UKW_PgI?

Dr. Sabrina Strickland, Orthopedic Surgeon in New York specializing in sports medicine, with expertise in knees & shoulders to return you to an active lifestyle

10/17/2025

I was delighted to join Hilary Topper for this episode of Hilary Topper on Air recently. Drawing on my extensive experience as an orthopedic sports surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery, I shared my insights on treating complex knee and shoulder injuries and the strategies I use to help patients with staying active after injuries — and getting back to lifestyles they love.

Listen to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-sabrina-strickland-on-staying-active-after-injuries/id1448496566?i=1000731145287

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10/12/2025

I'm a proud mom at the Chicago marathon with my oldest daughter, Ally. She is running her second marathon and looks so happy. Thanks to Allison Greer, PT at HSS she is looking good!

10/11/2025

I'm so excited to be in Chicago to cheer on my oldest daughter and her boyfriend at the Chicago marathon. The entire city seems to be running!