Are you dealing with knee pain? Here's an infographic with some quick solutions. 

Although medications can be prescribed to relieve some of the pain of knee arthritis, you can also use certain exercises to lessen the painful burden on your knees. Here are some exercises that can help...

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. 

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. 

A TKA is a major decision, so the choice to have your knee replaced should be discussed at length with your surgeon. Measuring your levels of pain and activity scores, we can make an informed decision about whether it's realistic to lead the lifestyle you want to live and continue to participate in your chosen activities.

I answer many questions about how to return from an injury (and surgery) with a healthy ACL. As I've mentioned before, the good news is this; these days, athletes of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels are returning from ACL surgery in even better shape then before the injury. 

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...

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

There are so many surgical options out there for treating the young child tearing their ACL trying to minimize the risk of either arthritis or growth plate disturbance.  Surgical techniques have been developed that do not require drill tunnels, tunnels that do not cross the growth plate, and even repairing the torn ACL directly without replacing it.  

In this post focusing on the pediatric ACL, Dr. Bill Sterett talks about ACL injuries in kids and adolescents. When is it time for kids to get ACL surgery? What are the unique factors when it comes to the children's ACL injuries. And more...

Let's talk about a topic that people are REALLY interested in (especially athletes who want to get back onto the fields of friendly strife), and that's how to decide when it’s ok to return to sports after your ACL surgery.

In the interest of providing a place where we can discuss and disseminate accurate information on the topic of knee injuries in female athletes, I've decided to create a dedicated online resources to educate and inform anyone who's interested in the topic of knee injuries to female athletes.

We're starting to learn that some people don't merely want to be pain-free, but they want to be back at doing the things they love better than ever. This fact can dramatically inform our approach when it's time to line up treatment.  I explain more in the video below....

If you have lingering or recurring knee pain due to overuse, these are sports that will provide good exercise, good fun, and minimal strain to our most important joints-- the knees.

Hello and welcome to this week's post on #thekneedoctor.  I've been receiving quite a few thoughtful questions via email and social media, so I thought I'd tackle a few here today.  

It's the holiday season, and if you are new to the wonderful winter sport of skiing, chances are this is the time that you'll be venturing onto the mountain with family, friends, and loved ones to try your hand at schussing down the slopes with style and aplomb.

Being able to provide data that proves that our treatment protocols are successful and cost effective is the next big wave of medical care.  Our new research foundation, the Vail-Summit Orthopedic Foundation, is dedicated to Outcomes Based Research.  But we need your help!

After hosting last year's 2015 World Championships, Beaver Creek, Vail Valley, and Summit County are ready to rock.  Not to mention all this talk of "El Nino"... more snow anyone? I say let's do this. Of course, now's the part where I pivot to talk about what you expect me to talk about-- knee injuries.  I know some of you are recovering from skiing's most notorious injury, the big, bad, ACL Tear.  

It seems to be very confusing that there are two different types of cartilage within the knee.  Lets see if we can make this EPIC MYSTERY a little clearer and way easier to understand.