All About The ACL Injury: ACL Questions and Answers from a Vail Orthopedic Surgeon
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.
How Long Will It Take To Return From Knee Surgery?
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.
Why Do Women Athletes Have More ACL Tears?
Dr. Bill Sterett talks about some of the unique risk factors that women face when it comes to knee injuries, as well as how we can attempt to combat these injuries by adjusting techniques when it comes to running and jumping.
SportsMedicine Minute: Stephen Curry Knee Injury (MCL)
Unfortunately for the Warriors, their MVP, the exciting, electric, multi-talented Stephen Curry encountered some truly bad luck. Slipping upon a wet floor, he strained his right MCL...