Before surgery, even walking was painful, and I felt like I had lost the quality of daily life I once had. Dr. Pearle and his team gave that back to me. My recovery was remarkable — by the third day I needed only one painkiller — and four months later I was skiing in competition again. They truly brought life back to me.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Pearle and his team. I recently completed all 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut. I had suffered from acute knee pain for several years. My wonderful, thoughtful wife Andrea researched orthopedic physicians and found Dr. Pearle. He and his team took the time to explain what the partial knee replacement procedure entailed. After that, I was relaxed and very confident that I would have a good outcome. Again, I am extremely appreciative to Dr. Pearle and his team for getting me back on the trail!

One year and one day ago my 16 year old daughter underwent left knee ACL reconstruction. Dr. Pearle performed an amazing surgery. My daughter's recovery from her injury was remarkable, undoubtably due to Dr. Pearle's expert hands. His staff was welcoming and very helpful, always providing the information I needed with ease. Thank you all for making a stressful situation bearable! She is now a starter on her high school basketball team and doing well.

"I was a former US Paratrooper assigned with an elite reconnaissance unit. As a result, orthopedic injuries were common to the job. Dr. Andrew Pearle restored my right knee better than I could ever imagine. Hospital for Special Surgery is truly the leader in professional orthopedic technology. Caring and compassionate are the only two words that I can describe the entire staff at the hospital."

"I could not be more impressed by Dr. Pearle! After years of intense pain & fear of surgery, Dr. Pearle's kindness & professionalism convinced me in one visit to come from Los Angeles to proceed with a partial knee replacement. As promised, he had me back on my feet in no time, ready to hike the Alps mountains again!"

"Dr. Pearle was outstanding, and all of the staff and Hospital care was excellent. Dr. Pearle's bedside manner and professionalism was fantastic. All of the prior discussion before surgery were right on point as I was a great candidate for this partial knee replacement, which I've been waiting to take care of for years. I'm back doing what I love within 12 weeks from my surgery date. Yes, I'm happy to say I landed several big game fish (like the yellowfin tuna that was close to 100 lbs). All caught on stand-up tackle without my knee buckling once. No joke, no swelling, and no pain, but lots of tough rehab. My knee is like new."

"I'm a long time endurance athlete (marathons, long cross country ski races, ultra-distance bike events) and developed issues with my left knee. I tried meniscus trim with a non-HSS provider, which did not help. I saw Dr. Pearle and he indicated I was a good candidate for a partial knee replacement. I was very impressed with time he spent with me, discussion of options, possible outcomes, etc. I had surgery in June of 2018. Eight weeks later I hiked Mt. Washington in NH. Fourteen weeks later, I hiked to bottom of Grand Canyon and back. Zero pain. It was a miracle. Before I was limping through airports. I had a full season cross country racing, including 450 Km. event skiing border to border across Finland. I could not have been happier with outcome and the entire process. Feel like I have been given a tremendous gift."

"I had suffered for many years from arthritis as a result of an injury causing the loss of my ACL. I am a professional bowler and was unable to compete at that level for many years due to the pain. Dr. Pearle performed a partial knee replacement in May 2019. I was able to compete at a high level once again and made a national televised professional bowling telecast in May 2021, finishing 4th. Since the partial knee replacement I have won 4 titles in other events."

"I tore my ACL and MCL while skiing in Vermont and consulted Dr. Pearle right away after he was highly recommended by a friend. Within a week, I had an MRI and my surgery was scheduled. His bedside manner and the way he explained the surgery and recovery process stood out to me. Recovery took time, but over the past two years I slowly returned to skiing and couldn't be happier with a stronger ACL."

"As a New York Times bestselling author I've come across many personalities. As a sports agent I've negotiated deals with owners and have handled varying degrees of severity of player injuries. Dr. Pearle lives up to his billing as a renowned young orthopedic surgeon. In the spring of 2014 at age 41 I had shattered my ACL during a NYAC squash tournament. Spring training was around the corner. My company hinged on my recovery. Within a few days of my injury I was being operated on by Dr. Pearle. What his resume didn't tell me first hand was that his bedside manner matched his surgical expertise. Dr. Pearle takes the complexity of reconstructive ACL surgery and makes it understandable to all. More importantly I had overcome a life threatening illness as a child which complicated surgery because of anesthesia precautions. Dr. Pearle immediately took my history as seriously as I did and I felt as if I was in God's best hands every step of the way. My recovery process has matched that of my clients. I owe my newfound hope and recovery to Dr. Pearle."

"I'm not a professional athlete, but snow and water sports are a huge part of my life. After years of knee surgeries and bone-on-bone arthritis, I found myself sidelined, letting go of a waterski rope or standing off to the side on a mogul run. I felt frustrated and anxious until I met Dr. Andrew Pearle at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He explained that a MAKOplasty, a partial knee replacement, was the best option. After surgery and a focused rehabilitation plan, I was back on the water and back on the snow, doing the things I love again. The 'Pearle' of wisdom I would like to share: Use Dr. Andrew Pearle for your knee procedures, rehab and do your work to get back in the game, and believe in yourself. Don't let age or other distractions stop you from always being your best!"

"After two failed knee surgeries, I was told I would never kick again, news I couldn't accept as a professional martial artist. I searched for the best care and came to the Hospital for Special Surgery, where I met Dr. Andrew Pearle and, for the first time, felt real hope. After scans and exams, he told me he could get me back on track. Within a year, I was kicking again and competing at higher level than before. At age 48, I went on to win a gold medal for the USA and multiple national and international titles."

"After a knee injury, I was advised to undergo partial knee replacement surgery on my left knee. After researching my options, I decided the surgery should be performed by Dr. Andrew Pearle. I expected my recovery to be slow, but I walked out the same day with one crutch. Within four months, I returned to long walks, swimming, tennis, golf, and other sports. Today I am completely recovered and very happy with the result."

"I tore my ACL just months before the WAKO World Games, at a moment when my martial arts career was just beginning. With Dr. Pearle's care, I returned to competition within a year—and won gold for Team USA at my first World Games. At the time, I was devastated. An MRI confirmed a complete rupture of my ACL, and I worried the injury would end the path I had only just committed to. My instructors urged me to see Dr. Andrew Pearle at the Hospital for Special Surgery, and learning there was a way back gave me hope. The recovery was long and required patience and discipline, but I followed the process carefully and returned to competition stronger than I imagined possible."

"I was very reluctant to have a partial knee replacement because I feared it would limit my activity. After years of trying other approaches, I decided to move forward with a partial knee replacement with Dr. Pearle. One day after surgery I was walking, and within months I was back to hockey, skiing, rugby, tennis, and running. Eight years later, my knee is strong, and I can do everything I used to."

Over the past 3 years, I've had partial knee replacements on both knees. This year, I've played hockey 122 times including this fun skate with my 3 kids.