Why Do Loose-Jointed People Have More ACL Tears?

Why Do Loose-Jointed People Have More ACL Tears?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Female Injuries, ACL, Knee Surgery

Hyper-Laxity has an effect on knee injuries, especially impacting female athletes.

If you are loose-jointed, you are said to be "hyper-lax". How does this relate to your chances of incurring an ACL tear?  Well, loose-jointed people are MORE likely to tear the ACL. In this video, Dr. Sterett quickly explains how you might determine if you are loose-jointed.

Dr. Sterett talks about why hyperlax people have a greater risk of suffering ACL tears
Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Female Injuries, ACL, Knee Surgery
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Dr. William Sterett, M.D.

Dr. Bill Sterett is the Head Team Physician for the US Women’s Alpine Ski Team and has been since 1997, with athletes over the years such as Picabo Street, Kristina Koznick, Caroline LaLive, Julia Mancuso and Mikaela Shiffrin. He has served as a US Olympic Committee Team Physician for the past four Winter Olympic Games, with the US Olympic Committee entrusting the care of their athletes to Dr. Sterett in Salt Lake City, Torino, Vancouver and Sochi.

Dr. Sterett is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and is one of the few physicians who have earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Sterett has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and has lectured regionally, nationally and internationally on hundreds of occasions over the past twenty years. He currently holds patents on orthopedic devices involved in Joint Preservation and works as a consultant to Arthrex and Biomet sports medicine companies.

Dr. Sterett started the Athletic Training Fellowship Program in Vail, Colorado, and served as its Fellowship Director for 15 years. Additionally, he has served as the Medical Director for the Eagle County School District for 14 years, making daily return-to-play decisions and treating local student athletes. Currently, he serves as the Medical Director for the Vail Valley Surgery Centers and has for the past 12 years.

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