Why are female athletes more likely to tear the ACL? What are some strategies to avoid the ACL Tear? And what happens when it's time for surgery and rehab? Here's the answer...

You aren't alone in wondering what the chances of re-tearing the ACL are. In fact, I get the question so much that I decided to put a video together answering the question for you!

What are the most common ski and snowboarding injuries? And what's the "highest risk" skier? Dr. Sterett answers the question in this info-graphic...

Let’s took at some of the current NBA players who are performing at a high level after suffering knee injuries.

If you love getting out onto the hill and spending a day sliding through powder or dipping in and out of the trees, you know that being in shape is a key to preventing injury. 

Ok, this is a big topic, and we covered it at length a couple of months ago, right here on the blog. But since I'm launching a ton of new Sports Medicine Minute content here on the site in the coming weeks, I thought I'd share a video on the topic! Here you go...

Since ACL Reconstruction is always a timely topic, I thought I'd delve into it here in video form for all of you visual learners.

You’ve injured your ACL playing your favorite sport, but you want to keep doing the activities you love without upping the risk of your knee giving out again-- or putting your meniscus and cartilage at risk. So what comes next? Well, it’s time to talk about ACL reconstruction. 

We’ve talked about the way some of our female athletes land when jumping as a risk factor for ACL injury. It turns out, it may be more than just whether or not the knee turns inward.

In the past, it wasn’t uncommon to hear an ACL injury referred to as “career-ending.”  Not anymore.  And while you certainly still hear ACL injuries referred to as “season-ending”,  recent evidence and research tells us that you can come back from the injury performing at an even higher level.

As early as high-school, you're bound to encounter teenage athletes (females) who have had a single, or sometimes multiple, knee surgeries. Why is this? I'm going to explain two of the main risk factors for these female athletes here today...

"What do we need to do to keep you doing the activities you love?" That's the question Dr. Sterett answers, introducing the concept of Activity Preservation when it comes to your chosen treatment for a sports medicine injury.

The immense amount of torque we put our bodies throw in order to execute the golf swing can result in the opposite knee and shoulder taking the largest amount of the force. So if you are right handed, you would face potential problems with the left knee, the back, and the right shoulder. If you've played golf for any amount of time, you probably know what I'm talking about.

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.