5 Things I Learned From Practicing Sports Medicine with Richard Steadman at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic
I learned so much from Richard. We worked together for 18 years, so this is in no way an exhaustive list, but it will give you an idea of why Dr. Steadman was considered one of, if not the best, surgeons in the sports medicine world.
These 5 Famous Pro Athletes Will Inspire You With What They Achieved After Tearing Their ACL
Dealing with a Knee injury is not fun, but in this day and age, it doesn't have to be career-ending. In fact, there are some athletes who had amazing careers despite basically playing with no ACL.
What is SCP (The Subchondroplasty Procedure)?
When we see these bony changes on MRI, we perform a procedure, by injecting a bone graft substitute into the bone to seal up the insufficiency problem.
What is Cortisone and What Does a Cortisone Shot Do?
Cortisone is a 30 year old medication that we rarely use anymore. While it is a very strong anti-inflammatory medication, it also had some destructive properties to the joints and tendons.
Which Sport Has The Most (Highest Percentage) of ACL Tears?
Well, we know that ACL injuries will occur most often in what we call "agility" sports. This fact is even more true when we look at our young high school athletes. Unfortunately, an ACL tear can be a major setback the health and well-being of the young athlete.
What Does a Torn Meniscus (Meniscus Tear) Feel Like?
A torn meniscus (meniscus tear) will often produce pain, swelling and mechanical symptoms like catching or locking in the knee joint.
Healthy Exercises For The Aging Athlete
With a healthy program consisting of the right exercises, we can combat the effects of aging and prolong our physical health and support mental well-being.
Research and Studies by Dr. Bill Sterett
A comprehensive list of research conducted by Dr. Sterett, complete with links to the US National Libary of Medicine/National Institutes of Health research site.
Why Do Female Athletes Have A Higher Risk of ACL Tears and How Can ACL Tears in Women Be Prevented?
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...
What Are The Odds and Risks of Re-Tearing My ACL on the Same Knee After Surgery?
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 Frequent Skier and Snowboarder Injuries? (Statistics Info-Graphic)
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...
3 Top NBA Players Who Have Returned From Major Knee Injuries
Let’s took at some of the current NBA players who are performing at a high level after suffering knee injuries.
Avoid The Most Common Sking and Snowboarding Injuries With These Prevention Exercises
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.
The SportsMedicine Minute: 1 Or 2 Surgeries for ACL/Meniscus Tear?
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...
ACL Reconstruction (Video)
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.
What Are My Options for ACL Reconstruction? Answers from a Vail Orthopedic Surgeon
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.
Does The Landing Position of the Foot Play a Role in ACL Injuries?
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.
Good News For Competitive Athletes with ACL Injuries
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.
Risk Factors for ACL Injuries in Female Athletes: Answers from a Vail Orthopedic Surgeon
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 is Activity Preservation? With Dr. Bill Sterett
"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.