ask your surgeon these questions before acl repair surgery
Having surgery for your ACL Tear? Here are vital questions to ask your surgeon, and some helpful videos from Dr. Sterett on the topic of ACL Surgery.
Dr. Sterett Talks Ski Racing and Knee Injuries on The VSO Podcast
Listen to Dr. Sterett on the VSO podcast as he gives some behind the scenes info on being a world cup ski doc. Dr. Sterett also talks knee injuries to female athletes and what you can do to prevent injury during this informative chat!
How The Top Female Athletes Bounce Back from Injury
From soccer to basketball to volleyball and beyond, the risk for injury is always there for female athletes.
How Do You Tell If You Need Rotator Cuff Surgery?
A injury to the rotator cuff due to an intense trauma such as a bad fall will cause intense pain to the shoulder, combined with weakness in the upper arm. So how do you know if you need rotator cuff surgery?
5 Reason Females Should ConsiderThe Quad Tendon Graft for ACL Tear Repair
When we fix an ACL, we actually have to take out the old ACL and put something new in to replace it.
The Ultimate (Quick) Video Guide to ACL Tears
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.
Female ACL Injury Statistics
It's not a secret that female athletes have a higher risk of tearing the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
Which High School Sport Has the Most ACL Tears in Female Athletes
Unfortunately, an ACL tear can be a major setback the health and well-being of the young athlete.
Health Q&A: the Female Athlete's Triad
It's not just the ladies at the top of the podium who face pressure. Many female athletes are becoming more susceptible to this female athlete's triad.
Let's Talk ACL Tear Recovery
ACL recovery for modern-day athletes has improved dramatically from the past.
Biologics in Orthopaedic Surgery
Many people want to know about biologics in orthopaedics. From PRP to MSCs, Let's break it down here.
4 Tips To Avoid Joint Pain in The Knees
Knee pain can slow you down. And when it starts forcing you to give up the activities you want to do, we know that knee pain is taking its toll
What are the common Types of Knee Surgeries?
Wha are the types of knee surgeries? Here are some of the more common ones.
Are the "Yips" In Golf An Orthopaedic Problem?
As you are following through on your putting motion, your hand spasms and you shank the ball badly. You shrug it off. But then, two holes later, the same thing happens! Oh no. You’ve got the yips!
Meniscus OR Articular Cartilage? What’s the difference?
Confused by the difference between the meniscus and articular cartilage? You're not alone. Let's clear it up.
Recovering from a Torn Meniscus
A torn meniscus is damage to the "cushion cartilage" of the knee. Left untreated, it can lead to arthritis.
What's The Difference Between The Male and Female ACL?
There are some crucial differences that make diagnosing, treating, and preventing knee injuries in females slightly different than in their male counterparts. Let’s talk about them here.
3 Crucial World Cup Football (Soccer) Players Returning from Injuries
These stars players need to bounce back from injury for their teams to have a chance to win the World Cup.
Avoiding The Female Athlete "Triad"
Having been the Head Team Physician for the US Women’s Alpine Ski Team since 1997 and one of the USOC Physicians for Women’s Sports in the past 4 winter Olympics, I’ve had to know quite a bit about this syndrome and help educate our athletes.
What is a Labrum Tear of The Shoulder?
A labrum tear of the shoulder can be painful. Here's some info on the torn labrum from Dr. Bill Sterett.