Resources
Guidance for Every Step of Recovery
Recovery extends beyond the operating room. Dr. Nickoli provides patients and families with clear instructions, structured rehabilitation protocols, and access to trusted educational resources so they feel informed and supported throughout the process.
Educational Resources
Dr. Nickoli also connects patients with information from leading sports medicine organizations. These resources explain conditions, procedures, and technologies in simple, visual terms that support the conversations you will have in the office.
AAOS OrthoInfo
Trusted information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Sports Medicine Surgical Animations
Visual guides from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Mako Robotic Joint Replacement
Patient information on robotic-assisted surgery
Arthrex Patient Information
Educational materials on sports medicine procedures
BEAR Implant ACL Repair
Information on a novel ACL repair technique
Rehab Protocols and Postoperative Instructions
Patients receive detailed, step-by-step guidance following surgery or treatment. These instructions outline what to expect, how to manage recovery at home, and how to safely return to activity.
Rehab Protocols
Achilles Tendon Accelerated Functional Rehab Protocol
ACL Reconstruction Protocol
ACL Return to Sport Index (RSI)
Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic Balloon Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Meniscectomy
Arthroscopic Posterior Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
BEAR (Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair) Rehab Protocol
Biceps Tenodesis
Brostrom Ankle Repair Rehab Protocol
Complete Throwing Program
Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction Rehab Protocol
Distal Biceps Repair
Distal Triceps Repair
Hip Abductor Rehab Protocol
Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
Interval Throwing Program (ITP)
Latarjet Shoulder Stabilization
MACI (Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) Patella
MACI (General) Protocol
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction (MPFL)
Meniscal Allograft Transplant
Meniscal Repair
Meniscal Root Repair
Microfracture of the Trochlea
Patellar Realignment
PCL Reconstruction
Pectoralis Major Repair
Proximal Hamstring Repair
Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Repair
Radial Head Arthroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Scar Massage
SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) Repair
Superior Capsular Reconstruction
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
UCL Repair with Internal Bracing
UPMC ACL Return to Sport Test
Weight Training After Shoulder Surgery
Postoperative Instructions
Bear Patient Postoperative Instructions (2023)
Exercises After Hip Surgery
Exercises After Knee Surgery
Exercises After Shoulder Surgery
Fracture Postoperative Instructions
Hand Surgery Postoperative Instructions
Hip Arthroscopy Postoperative Instructions
Joint Replacement Postoperative Instructions
Knee Arthroscopy Postoperative Instructions
Shoulder Arthroplasty Postoperative Instructions
Shoulder Arthroscopy Postoperative Instructions
A Reliable Point of Reference
While no online resource replaces a conversation with your surgeon, these tools provide background knowledge that can make recovery discussions clearer and more productive. Dr. Nickoli encourages patients and families to review them as a complement to in-office care.