For athletes and active individuals facing ACL injuries, selecting the right surgical approach is key to a successful recovery. One popular option is Allograft ACL Reconstruction, which uses donor tissue to restore knee stability and function. This technique offers unique benefits, particularly for patients looking for reduced surgical trauma and a quicker recovery timeline.

ACL injuries can be a challenging setback for athletes and active individuals alike, but advancements in surgical techniques have paved the way for quicker recovery times and better outcomes. One such innovation is the All-Inside ACL Reconstruction, a minimally invasive procedure designed to restore knee stability while reducing trauma to surrounding tissues.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Knee ligament injuries are prevalent, especially among athletes who engage in physically demanding sports, such as skiing, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, or football.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here's how to recognize the difference between an ACL and MCL tear and the treatment options for both injuries.