ACL Repair vs. Reconstruction: Which Is Best for Active Skiers?
Whether you choose ACL repair or ACL reconstruction, selecting a surgeon with a deep understanding of the demands placed on a skier’s knee is crucial. With decades of expertise treating athletes, Dr. William Sterett provides comprehensive care that prioritizes your long-term health and skiing aspirations.
Preventing ACL Injuries for CrossFit Athletes: Exercises and Tips
CrossFit often involves explosive movements like jumping, squatting, and cutting—all of which can put stress on the knees. The rapid changes in direction and high-impact landings in some workouts increase the risk of an ACL tear, especially if your knee isn’t adequately supported by surrounding muscles.
ACL Injuries in Football: What Athletes Need to Know About Recovery
An ACL tear can be a daunting injury for football players, but with the right treatment and a dedicated approach to recovery, athletes can return to the field stronger and more resilient. Dr. Sterett's expertise in ACL injuries provides athletes with the tools they need to navigate their recovery journey and return to the sport they love.
Why Do Females Have More ACL Injuries Than Males?
It is a well-established fact in sports medicine that females are more susceptible to ACL injuries than their male counterparts. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a crucial stabilizing ligament in the knee, and its injury can have significant implications for an individual's mobility and athletic performance. Understanding the factors that contribute to this gender discrepancy is essential for effective injury prevention and treatment.
Preventing Shoulder Injuries While Skiing: Tips and Techniques
I am dedicated to helping ski enthusiasts enjoy their time on the slopes without the risk of debilitating shoulder injuries. A proactive approach that encompasses both pre-skiing preparations and on-slope techniques is my top recommendation for shoulder injury prevention.
Returning to Sports Safely: A Guide for ACL-Reconstructed Athletes
The journey back to sports after such a procedure is a careful and gradual process, and as we step into 2024 I want patients and athletes to have the information needed for a safe, successful recovery.
Navigating ACL Injuries in Ice Hockey: Dr. Sterett's Expert Guide to Swift Recovery
As the winter sports season unfolds, the risk of ACL injuries looms prominently in ice hockey. Dr. Bill Sterett, a distinguished board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurology, brings forth his wealth of expertise in preventing and treating ACL injuries in ice hockey players.
Safeguarding Young Athletes: Dr. Sterett's Guide to Preventing ACL Injuries in Winter Sports
As the winter sports season approaches, ensuring the safety of our young athletes becomes a top priority. Dr. Bill Sterett, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and renowned sports medicine specialist, shares valuable insights on preventing ACL injuries in youth winter athletes.
I’m an older patient who has an aCL Tear, what are my options?
It is a priority to Dr. Sterett to provide patients with a comprehensive overview of ACL injuries. This blog post focus on answering the questions about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in older adults. While ACL injuries are often associated with young athletes, they can also affect older individuals, presenting unique challenges and considerations for patients.
My Shoulder Dislocated, How Do I know If I Need Surgery?
Dr. Sterett concentrates on the distinct characteristics of shoulder dislocations, including their cause clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options. Hopefully you will come away with a better understanding of shoulders that “pop out”, are first time dislocations, and who is at risk for recurrence or other related injuries.
Knee Ligament Injuries: A Closer Look at ACL, MCL, PCL, and LCL Tears
Knee ligament injuries are prevalent, especially among athletes who engage in physically demanding sports, such as skiing, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, or football.
Knee Injuries on the Slopes: When to See a Doctor
Skiing and snowboarding are exciting winter sports that offer a great way to enjoy the outdoors, especially in the picturesque ski resorts of Eagle County. However, it's important to remember that knee injuries are prevalent among slope-goers.
Your Top Questions About ACL Tears, Answered
A suspected ACL injury comes with a feeling of uncertainty, along with many questions. Did I tear it? Will I need surgery? How long will I be out of commission? Here, we will address some of the most common questions Dr. Sterett receives about ACL tears, including symptoms, treatment options, and recovery expectations.
The 3 Most Common Knee Injuries on the Slopes
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people — visitors and locals alike — hit the slopes throughout Eagle and Summit counties in search of corduroy, bluebird days, and deep pow. In this blog post, we'll look at three of the most common ski-related knee injuries and offer tips on how to avoid them.
Should I Add Stem Cells to My ACL Reconstruction?
If you've recently torn your ACL, your orthopaedic surgeon may have mentioned the possibility of adding stem cells to your ACL reconstruction. Here are some frequently asked questions about using stem cell injection therapy in conjunction with ACL surgery.
Why Are ACL Tears So Common in Female Soccer Players?
ACL tears are one of the most common injuries in soccer. In fact, studies have shown that female soccer players are 4-5 times more likely to suffer an ACL tear than their male counterparts.
Did I Tear My ACL or MCL?
Here's how to recognize the difference between an ACL and MCL tear and the treatment options for both injuries.
Female Athletes and ACL Tears: Why Prevention is Key
Learn why females have a higher risk of ACL injuries, along with recommended prevention strategies by Dr. Sterett, the leading expert in female ACL reconstruction.
ACL Reconstruction: Should You Get a Quad Tendon Graft?
More and more athletes are opting to use the quad tendon for their graft of choice in reconstructing the ACL. Let’s talk about the advantages of this graft here today.
Female ACL Tears: 3 Jumping And Landing Risks & Recommendations
Studies have indicated that women tend to land with different mechanics than their male counterparts. This has proven to be a factor in the high rate of ACL tears among our female athletes.