This was a tough winter, and some of you didn’t escape without tearing the dreaded ACL.
All by Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Shoulder Dislocations? If You Are A "Consequence Athlete" You May Be In Danger
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?
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?
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
Here are answers to some common questions about knee pain.
Female ACL Tears: 3 Jumping And Landing Risks & Recommendations
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
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?
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?
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
Implement these 3 health tips, and you just might have your best year yet!
How Likely Are You To Tear The Same ACL Twice?
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
When returning to the slopes after an ACL injury, we have two factors to consider. Biology, and rehab.
Is You Season Over After An ACL Tear?
You’ve torn your ACL. So is your season over? Find out in this series of videos with The Knee Doc.
What is a (Knee) Ligament?
A ligament is a tight band of tissue that connects a bone to a bone, and crosses a joint. It doesn’t stretch, contract or move. Just by virtue of where it is located, it provides stability against a particular motion to that joint.
Should You Get Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
Are you considering shoulder replacement surgery? If you experience chronic pain prohibiting you from living an active lifestyle, you should think about it.
What is Tennis Elbow?
How do we get tennis elbow to stop hurting? There are two strategies to reduce pain: reduce inflammation and wear a forearm strap.
Fun And Dangerous : Common Skier and Snowboarder Injuries
Skiers and snowboarders tend to get hurt. So what are the common skier and snowboarder injuries? Let’s just say I’ve given this talk a lot!
Why The Heck Did I Tear My Meniscus Playing Golf?
Unfortunately, tearing your meniscus while playing golf is not that uncommon. Here's why...
Why does your knee hurt?
Our knees are a key component of living an active lifestyle. So when you start experiencing pain in your knee, it's time to pay attention.
Can These Top 4 NBA Players Return From Injury?
Some of the top NBA players are returning from injury— and the success of their recoveries could define the season for their respective teams.