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Michael Kopeikin

Michael Kopeikin

New York, NY

ACL Tear (Torn ACL)

Michael Kopeikin

I was skiing in Vermont in February 2019 and on my last run of the day, I slid on some ice, fell and heard a huge pop. I was telling myself it was ok but I knew right away that it was something more serious since I couldn't put any weight on my right knee.

When I got back to NYC, I went to see several doctors and had an ACL reconstruction scheduled. 1 week prior to the operation, I came across Dr. DiFelice and his research on the ACL repair procedure. I went to go see him and asked a thousand questions. He answered all of them so I decided to change my ACL reconstruction to an ACL repair with him.

It's now 2023 and four years later since my operation. My knee is 100%. I am an intense runner, avid skier and sports enthusiast. Having my ACL repaired by Dr. DiFelice was the best decision I could have made. I was so worried at the time of my injury that my life had changed for good and today sky's the limit because of him and the ACL repair procedure.

Today, I am able to enjoy all the things I love like hiking or paragliding in the Alps.

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Gregory S. DiFelice, MD

Gregory S. DiFelice, MD

Trauma and Sports Medicine Surgeon

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