Comprehensive Care for Athletes and Active Patients

Dr. Michael Nickoli specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries that affect performance and limit activity. His expertise covers the full spectrum of sports medicine, from minimally invasive procedures to advanced reconstructive surgery.

Each treatment plan is individualized to support recovery, protect long-term joint health, and restore confidence.

Areas of Specialty

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    Knee

    The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in sports. Dr. Nickoli provides both surgical and nonsurgical options tailored to each athlete’s needs.

    • ACL injuries and repair, including BEAR implant

    • Other ligament injuries (PCL, MCL, posterolateral corner)

    • Revision ACL reconstruction

    • Meniscus tears

    • Cartilage injuries (osteochondral lesions, loose bodies)

    • Patellar instability

    • Quadriceps and patellar tendon injuries

    • Osteoarthritis and robotic-assisted total and partial knee replacement

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    Shoulder

    Shoulder injuries can disrupt performance in nearly every sport. Dr. Nickoli has extensive experience with conditions ranging from instability to complex reconstruction.

    • Rotator cuff tears

    • Shoulder instability and dislocations

    • Labral and SLAP tears

    • Anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement

    • Revision shoulder replacement

    • Impingement syndrome

    • Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

    • Biceps tendonitis

    • AC joint injuries

    • Clavicle fractures

    • Pectoralis tendon injuries

    • Osteoarthritis

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    Hip

    Hip injuries require careful evaluation and advanced treatment options, especially for younger athletes.

    • Hip arthroscopy

    • Labral tears

    • Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)

    • Snapping hip syndrome

    • Gluteal and hamstring injuries

    • Stress fractures

    • Osteoarthritis and robotic-assisted hip replacement

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    Elbow

    Upper extremity injuries can impact throwing, lifting, and everyday function. Dr. Nickoli treats a full range of elbow conditions in athletes and active patients.

    • Ligament injuries, including Tommy John injuries

    • Distal biceps and triceps ruptures

    • Lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis and golfer’s elbow)

    • Cartilage injuries and loose bodies

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    Fractures

    Dr. Nickoli treats adult and pediatric fractures throughout the upper and lower extremities, ensuring safe recovery and return to activity.

    Clavicle, shoulder, humerus, elbow, radius, ulna

    Hip, femur, knee, tibia, fibula, ankle

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    Other Conditions and Treatments

    • Exertional compartment syndrome

    • Stress fractures

    • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections

Approach to Care

Dr. Nickoli emphasizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and individualized recovery plans. Whenever possible, he uses minimally invasive and joint-preserving techniques to reduce downtime and support safe return to sport. His goal is not only to treat the injury but also to help patients return stronger and more resilient.

Dr. Nickoli uses the latest advanced surgical care with innovative procedures such as:

Bride Enhanced ACL Repair Technique (BEAR) to maintain your own native tissue and repair with advanced scaffolding.

Fertilized ACL Reconstruction with Internal Brace uses you body’s own healing to accelerate ACL surgery recovery.

Rotator Cuff Repair Augmentation with specialized scaffolds to provide framework and improve healing rates.

Matrix Assisted Cartilage Implantation (MACI) utilizes your bodies own cartilage to treat cartilage defects.

Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement allows of personalized and precise joint replacement.

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