Good news: there are a huge host of factors that are totally completely under your personal control when you embark on the journey to recover from any type of orthopedic surgery.  Let’s talk about a couple here today.

Wha are the types of knee surgeries? Here are some of the more common ones.

So, you've got pain in your knee. When should you see a doctor?

Let's talk about the famous (or for those who've injured it, infamous) ACL. ACL is an an acronym for Anterior Cruciate ligament, which you probably know is part of the knee. You may not know that the knee is the largest and most complex joint in the human body. Because of this, it relies on a multitude of biological components to keep it functioning properly and optimally. 

One of the big concerns that active people have after they have surgery on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament concerns how long it'll take to return to full speed. Many of the folks I see enjoy a high level of performance, either in recreational or professional sense, and my goal is to get them back to the same level (or in some cases, performing better) than before. 

Wondering about symptoms, diagnosis, and relief for knee pain? Here's an infographic with a quick,  helpful guide to the topic.

The good news is that we now have methods of getting most everybody back to their chosen lifestyle following an injury to the dreaded Anterior Cruciate Ligament...

Vail is truly special! It’s also home to some of the world’s best orthopedic surgeons.