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Welcome to the official blog of Dr. Bill Sterett. Dr. Sterett is an Orthopedic Surgeon and the Head Physician for the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team.

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  • ACL Reconstruction 2
  • Activity Preservation 10
  • Alternative Therapies 1
  • Arthritis 4
  • Basketball 2
  • Biologics 3
  • Conditions 3
  • Consequence Athletes 1
  • CrossFit 1
  • Female Athletes 9
  • Female Injuries 3
  • For Fun 3
  • Healthy Aging 4
  • Injuries 1
  • Knee Injuries 19
  • Knee Pain 1
  • Knee Surgery 28
  • Motivation 4
  • NBA 4
  • NFL 4
  • Orthopedic Surgery 12
  • Pediatric 1
  • Q&A 1
  • Recovery 10
  • Research 1
  • Safety 3
  • Shoulder 2
  • Shoulder Surgery 9
  • Ski Injuries 5
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  • Sports Injuries 6
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  • Steadman-Hawkins Clinic 1
  • Stem Cell Treatments 1
  • Treatment 1
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  • Videos 7


Videos

  • ACL 8
  • Arthroscopic Surgery 1
  • Female Injuries 1
  • Golf 1
  • Knee Surgery 9
  • Meniscus Tear 1
  • Orthopaedic Surgery 4
  • Pediatric ACL 1
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  • Stem Cells 1
  • Videos 7
THE SPORTS MEDICINE MINUTE with Dr. Bill Sterett | Orthopaedic Surgeon | Sports Medicine Expert
Keeping Fit At Home & About During This Uncertain Time
Jul 16

Jul 16 Keeping Fit At Home & About During This Uncertain Time

Team Sterett
For Fun

Here are some tips from Team Sterett (via a fun infographic) on how to stay fit and healthy during this uncertain time.

What are the most Common Golf Injuries? (InfoGraphic)
Jun 8

Jun 8 What are the most Common Golf Injuries? (InfoGraphic)

Team Sterett
Sports Injuries

Although golf is not a contact sport, we still see our share of injuries. Here's an infographic you can share with your golfing buddies, detailing the common injuries and what you can do to combat them.

What You Should Do If You Tore Your ACL Last Winter
May 11

May 11 What You Should Do If You Tore Your ACL Last Winter

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery, Knee Surgery

This was a tough winter, and some of you didn’t escape without tearing the dreaded ACL.

Shoulder Dislocations? If You Are A "Consequence Athlete" You May Be In Danger
Apr 28

Apr 28 Shoulder Dislocations? If You Are A "Consequence Athlete" You May Be In Danger

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Activity Preservation, Shoulder Surgery, Consequence Athletes

Certain sports, like kayaking, hang gliding or big wave surfing can lead to a life-threatening situation if the shoulder pops out a second time.

Will An ACL Tear End My Athletic Career?
Apr 23

Apr 23 Will An ACL Tear End My Athletic Career?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Videos

We see many season-ending ACL injuries, but in this day and age, an ACL tear is not career-ending. Dr. Sterett explains why in this video.

ACL Reconstruction: Should You Get a Quad Tendon Graft?
Apr 14

Apr 14 ACL Reconstruction: Should You Get a Quad Tendon Graft?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
ACL, ACL Reconstruction

More and more athletes are opting to use the quad tendon for their graft of choice in reconstructing the ACL. Let’s talk about the advantages of this graft here today.

what you should know about knee pain
Mar 30

Mar 30 what you should know about knee pain

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Knee Injuries

Here are answers to some common questions about knee pain.

Home Exercise Ideas For Social Distancing
Mar 17

Mar 17 Home Exercise Ideas For Social Distancing

Team Sterett

Social Distancing is becoming a reality, at least for the time being. But you still want to stay fit and active, even if the gym is closed! This video has 5 exercises that can help you do it.

What are the 5 Most Common Types of Sports Injuries?
Mar 12

Mar 12 What are the 5 Most Common Types of Sports Injuries?

Team Sterett
Conditions, Safety

What are some of the most common sports injuries? Let's take a look.

4 top Female Athletes Who returned From Injuries to great Success
Feb 24

Feb 24 4 top Female Athletes Who returned From Injuries to great Success

Team Sterett
Female Athletes

These top female athletes bounced back from injury to reach great heights. You can, too!

here’s how you can maintain a healthy weight— and avoid knee pain.
Feb 17

Feb 17 here’s how you can maintain a healthy weight— and avoid knee pain.

Team Sterett
Activity Preservation, Healthy Aging

It's time to get preventative! Let's talk about protecting those knees while still taking steps to lose weight in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.

Do I Need Surgery For a Meniscus Tear?
Feb 11

Feb 11 Do I Need Surgery For a Meniscus Tear?

Team Sterett
Knee Surgery

When you walk or run, you are actually placing two to eight times your body weight on the knee joint. It is the job of the meniscus to absorb this weight and distribute it evenly throughout the joint.

Female ACL Tears: 3 Jumping And Landing Risks & Recommendations
Feb 4

Feb 4 Female ACL Tears: 3 Jumping And Landing Risks & Recommendations

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
ACL, Female Injuries, Female Athletes

Studies have indicated that women tend to land with different mechanics than their male counterparts. This has proven to be a factor in the high rate of ACL tears among our female athletes.

Rotator Cuff Tears & Surgery: Questions & Answers
Jan 30

Jan 30 Rotator Cuff Tears & Surgery: Questions & Answers

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Shoulder Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Rotator Cuff Tears are a major injury, but you can bounce back to full activity after surgery.

The Pros are Using Biologics For Injuries & Arthritis. Should You Be, Too?
Jan 21

Jan 21 The Pros are Using Biologics For Injuries & Arthritis. Should You Be, Too?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Biologics

Sports-related injuries, often consisting of ligament and tendon injuries, are more frequently being treated with biologics as an adjunct to physical therapy, activity modification and surgery.

What Should You Expect at Your First Knee Appointment?
Jan 10

Jan 10 What Should You Expect at Your First Knee Appointment?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.

You are going to see your doc for knee pain. Here’s what to expect at that first appointment!

Make Your New Year Great (And Keep Doing What You Love) With These 5 Tips
Dec 30

Dec 30 Make Your New Year Great (And Keep Doing What You Love) With These 5 Tips

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Sports Medicine, Motivation

Implement these 3 health tips, and you just might have your best year yet!

3 Top Pros Battling Knee Injuries
Dec 23

Dec 23 3 Top Pros Battling Knee Injuries

Team Sterett
NBA, NFL, Sports Injuries

Julian Edelman, Carl Anthony Towns, and Carmelo Anthony are all battling recent knee injuries.

How Likely Are You To Tear The Same ACL Twice?
Dec 10

Dec 10 How Likely Are You To Tear The Same ACL Twice?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.

Although you have about a 5% chance of tearing the ACL again, the post-surgery risk is inherently no higher than it was before your first surgery. However, additional factors may raise this probability.

How to get back to skiing after an acl tear
Dec 2

Dec 2 How to get back to skiing after an acl tear

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Activity Preservation

When returning to the slopes after an ACL injury, we have two factors to consider. Biology, and rehab.

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