ACL reconstruction is a widely performed surgery that helps restore stability and function to a knee with a torn ACL. However, you might wonder if there's a risk of developing arthritis after ACL surgery. While the goal is to get you back to your pre-injury activities, sometimes arthritis can sneak in after the procedure.

Dr. Sterett explains, “Dancers often perform movements that place immense stress on the knee. These repetitive stresses, combined with the need for flexibility and strength, make the ACL susceptible to tears.”

Dr. Sterett explains, “Children’s bones are still growing, which means their ligaments, tendons, and muscles are also developing. This makes their growth plates more vulnerable to injuries, including ACL tears.”

The question, "can a dislocated shoulder cause a rotator cuff tear?" is often asked by patients. The answer is yes. The force that dislocates the shoulder can indeed cause a tear in the rotator cuff.

"Biking can be a valuable addition to a runner's training regimen as it provides a low-impact alternative that reduces the repetitive stress on the knees," states Dr. Sterett.

OK, you’ve gotten over the shock of tearing your ACL, concluded that you should have surgery, and now your surgeon wants your input on what he should use to replace your ACL. But it feels like he is speaking a different language. Lets go over some of the lingo.

“In fact, athletes in many sports that meet criteria for being loose jointed are more than four times more likely to tear their ACL than athletes that are not loose jointed,” states Dr. Sterett.

Dr. Sterett advises, "By diversifying training activities, runners can reduce the strain on specific muscle groups and joints, thereby minimizing the risk of overuse injuries.”

Dr. Sterett explains, "Knee popping can arise from harmless, physiological mechanism. Common causes of knee popping encompasses a variety of factors. Soft tissue interactions, such as the movement of tendons, ligaments, or menisci can produce audible popping sensations.”

Dr. Sterett explains that, “Knee dislocations have the potential to cause arthritis, primarily due to the significant trauma and damage to the joint structures.” Knee dislocations occur when the bones of the knee joint are forced out of alignment, often as a result of high-impact accidents or sports injury.

Here’s how to know if you have Jumper’s Knee and the treatment options for this condition.

Pain in your knee is not a condition, it’s a symptom of a deeper issue. Here are two common reasons you’re experiencing knee pain.

Generally, knee cartilage transplant candidates are younger, more active people experiencing knee pain caused by worn cartilage.

Treating meniscus tears depends on several factors - including your age, symptoms, and tear severity.

Here’s how to know when you need revision ACL reconstruction and what to expect from the procedure.

Wearing a knee brace after ACL surgery has been a source of controversy in the sports medicine community

We all have occasional aches and pains, but pain below the kneecap usually indicates a larger problem.

Think of our meniscus as a warmed-up rubber band when we are 20, and a cold rubber band by the time we are 40. It’s still the same cushion, it just tears much easier.

Do you need knee surgery? In this video, Dr. Sterett explains some of the key factors that will help you determine if you should go in to see a sports medicine specialist.

Everybody I know wants to have the meniscus and acl treated at once, but the question is whether it is smart to do so. Let's dig into the topic here today.