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.

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.

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.

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.

Skiers are a high-risk group when it comes to major knee injuries. And among skiers, females are even higher risk because of some unique factors.

Let's learn a little bit more about CrossFit— then talk about some of the common CrossFit injuries.

While they vary in type and severity, the dreaded torn ACL is traditionally the scariest knee injury to the active, sports-minded, population.

ACL tears are a common knee injury in active people. Here’s Dr. Sterett’s quick video guide to some of the top ACL tear questions.

ACL recovery for modern-day athletes has improved dramatically from the past.

Are you loose-jointed? Dr. Sterett talks about why you have a 5x greater risk of suffering an ACL tear.