Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
An ACL repair got this athlete back to playing lacrosse again. But college lacrosse player Thomas Pouliot got more than a full recovery from his ACL and meniscus tear. Orthopaedic surgeon Neal B. Goldenberg, MD, MA, director of sports medicine at Dartmouth Health's Cheshire Medical Center, not only gave Pouliot a full knee reconstruction that got him back on the field, but Goldenberg showed Pouliot the importance of hard work, perseverance and mental toughness. Through the experience, he also learned to appreciate all the little things. “It’s an honor to be able to get up every day and walk,” says Pouliot.
Find more "Your Way Forward" stories of our patients here dartmouth-health.org/patient-stories
Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serving patients across northern New England. With more than 13,000 employees, we are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.
An ACL repair got this athlete back to playing lacrosse again. But college lacrosse player Thomas Pouliot got more than a full recovery from his ACL and meniscus tear. Orthopaedic surgeon Neal B. Goldenberg, MD, MA, director of sports medicine at Dartmouth Health's Cheshire Medical Center, not only gave Pouliot a full knee reconstruction that got him back on the field, but Goldenberg showed Pouliot the importance of hard work, perseverance and mental toughness. Through the experience, he also learned to appreciate all the little things. “It’s an honor to be able to get up every day and walk,” says Pouliot.
Find more "Your Way Forward" stories of our patients here dartmouth-health.org/patient-stories
Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serving patients across northern New England. With more than 13,000 employees, we are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.
