Share Your Story Tristen Novak Westchester, NY ACL Injury 1 2 3 Collegiate lacrosse player Tristen suffered a right ACL tear during a game in late April. She had a similar injury to her left ACL and meniscus during her sophomore season. For this recent injury, Dr. John MacGillivray, sports medicine surgeon at HSS, reconstructed her right ACL at the Main Campus in New York City. She was able to put full weight on her leg less than a week after surgery, worked hard during rehab and has had an excellent recovery. She says Dr. MacGillivray understands the mindset of college athletes and her need to be active. He made her surgical experience as easy and painless as possible. She is eager to get back to coaching and playing club lacrosse. An avid distance runner, Tristen plans to run a marathon in two years and began training this September. HSS Providers John D. MacGillivray, MD Orthopedic Surgery Request an Appointment Call us toll-free +1.800.796.0482 Get Help with Travel Related Stories Lacrosse ACL Injury All by Physician Share Your Story Footer Start Quick Links HSS.edu FAQ Find a Physician Patient and Visitor Information Conditions and Treatments Departments & Services About HSS Contact HSS HSS Policy Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Privacy Notices Social Media Comment Policy Terms of Use Joint Commission Notice Contact Call +1.800.796.0482 (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm ET) Request an Appointment Share Your Story Tell us how HSS helped you get back in the game. Share Your Story Connect with HSS © Hospital for Special Surgery. 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 READY TO GET BACK IN THE GAME? REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT