Here are answers to some common questions about knee pain.
All in Knee Injuries
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.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the less commonly injured ligaments of the knee. Let's talk about PCL injuries here today.
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.
What are the common Types of Knee Surgeries?
Wha are the types of knee surgeries? Here are some of the more common ones.
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.
Should You Get Stem Cell treatments For Knee Arthritis?
Stem Cells for arthritis are everywhere... but ARE they the real deal for your knee? There are several different aspects of stem cell treatment. Find out more about stem cell treatments here.
The Ultimate 5 Minute Video Guide to ACL Tears
So you tore your ACL and you've got questions. The Knee Doctor has you covered with this series of quick & informative videos.
When Should You see a Doctor For Knee Pain? Here are 5 good reasons.
So, you've got pain in your knee. When should you see a doctor?
Which Sport Has The Most (Highest Percentage) of ACL Tears?
Well, we know that ACL injuries will occur most often in what we call "agility" sports. This fact is even more true when we look at our young high school athletes. Unfortunately, an ACL tear can be a major setback the health and well-being of the young athlete.
Why Do Female Athletes Have A Higher Risk of ACL Tears and How Can ACL Tears in Women Be Prevented?
Why are female athletes more likely to tear the ACL? What are some strategies to avoid the ACL Tear? And what happens when it's time for surgery and rehab? Here's the answer...
What Are The Odds and Risks of Re-Tearing My ACL on the Same Knee After Surgery?
You aren't alone in wondering what the chances of re-tearing the ACL are. In fact, I get the question so much that I decided to put a video together answering the question for you!
Good News For Competitive Athletes with ACL Injuries
In the past, it wasn’t uncommon to hear an ACL injury referred to as “career-ending.” Not anymore. And while you certainly still hear ACL injuries referred to as “season-ending”, recent evidence and research tells us that you can come back from the injury performing at an even higher level.
Avoiding Common Golf Injuries
The immense amount of torque we put our bodies throw in order to execute the golf swing can result in the opposite knee and shoulder taking the largest amount of the force. So if you are right handed, you would face potential problems with the left knee, the back, and the right shoulder. If you've played golf for any amount of time, you probably know what I'm talking about.
All About The ACL Injury: ACL Questions and Answers from a Vail Orthopedic Surgeon
Let's talk about the famous (or for those who've injured it, infamous) ACL. ACL is an an acronym for Anterior Cruciate ligament, which you probably know is part of the knee. You may not know that the knee is the largest and most complex joint in the human body. Because of this, it relies on a multitude of biological components to keep it functioning properly and optimally.
How Long Will It Take To Return From Knee Surgery?
One of the big concerns that active people have after they have surgery on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament concerns how long it'll take to return to full speed. Many of the folks I see enjoy a high level of performance, either in recreational or professional sense, and my goal is to get them back to the same level (or in some cases, performing better) than before.
Why Do Women Athletes Have More ACL Tears?
Dr. Bill Sterett talks about some of the unique risk factors that women face when it comes to knee injuries, as well as how we can attempt to combat these injuries by adjusting techniques when it comes to running and jumping.
SportsMedicine Minute: Stephen Curry Knee Injury (MCL)
Unfortunately for the Warriors, their MVP, the exciting, electric, multi-talented Stephen Curry encountered some truly bad luck. Slipping upon a wet floor, he strained his right MCL...