When we talk about categories of injuries, we’re basically dealing with two types. Acute, and overuse.
Will an ACL Tear End Your Athletic Career?
Don’t worry. In this day and age, an ACL Tear is merely a setback, not a career-ender.
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 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?
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.
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.
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.
5 + Famous Football (Soccer) Players Who Tore Their ACL - And Returned
While ACL Tears are definitely a common occurrence in soccer, the encouraging news is that in this day and age it is perfectly reasonable to expect athletes to return from the injury even better than before.
How Adopting the Right Mindset Can Help You Recover from Orthopedic Surgery
Just because you are not a world-cup winning skier, NBA player, or college soccer star doesn't mean you can't recover like one!
5 Ways to Stop Knee Pain
Nobody wants to have their quality of life diminished by pain. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help stop knee pain without having to undergo surgery. I'll outline a few here today!