If you've recently sustained a knee injury and are experiencing pain on the inner side of your knee joint, you may be wondering if you tore your medial collateral ligament (MCL).

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people — visitors and locals alike — hit the slopes throughout Eagle and Summit counties in search of corduroy, bluebird days, and deep pow. In this blog post, we'll look at three of the most common ski-related knee injuries and offer tips on how to avoid them.

Let's take a look at three of the most common causes of shoulder weakness, alongside treatment options to help you regain strength and restore function.

If you've recently torn your ACL, your orthopaedic surgeon may have mentioned the possibility of adding stem cells to your ACL reconstruction. Here are some frequently asked questions about using stem cell injection therapy in conjunction with ACL surgery.

Dr. Bill Sterett, MD, a renowned orthopaedic shoulder surgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, was recently elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member.

ACL tears are one of the most common injuries in soccer. In fact, studies have shown that female soccer players are 4-5 times more likely to suffer an ACL tear than their male counterparts.

Are you experiencing shoulder pain or weakness? Is it difficult to lift your arm above your head? You might be dealing with a rotator cuff injury — one of the most common sources of shoulder pain.

Is your knee locking or catching? Are you unable to bend or fully straighten your knee? If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with a meniscus tear. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of a torn meniscus.

Here's how to recognize the difference between an ACL and MCL tear and the treatment options for both injuries.

Learn why females have a higher risk of ACL injuries, along with recommended prevention strategies by Dr. Sterett, the leading expert in female ACL reconstruction.

Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of a tear in the ACL and your treatment options for this injury.

Here’s how to know if you have Jumper’s Knee and the treatment options for this condition.

Shoulder ligaments — the fibrous tissues that connect the bones of the shoulder joint to each other — can tear due to repetitive or traumatic stress.

Not all meniscus tears require surgery, but all meniscus tears need professional orthopedic treatment. Failure to properly care for a meniscus injury can lead to chronic knee issues and severely reduce your quality of life.

Here’s how to recognize the difference between biceps tears and biceps tendinitis, and how each injury is treated.

Here’s when to be worried about your knee grinding and when to schedule an appointment with an orthopaedic knee expert.

Sometimes, after a fall or overuse, the rotator cuff can tear. Here are some frequently asked questions Dr. Sterett and his team receive from patients with a rotator cuff injury.

Here are the risk factors relate to our female athletes and contribute to their higher rates of ACL injuries.

Pain in your knee is not a condition, it’s a symptom of a deeper issue. Here are two common reasons you’re experiencing knee pain.

Here’s what to know about shoulder joint replacement and when to discuss this procedure with your orthopaedic physician.