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.
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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.
Why Do Loose-Jointed People Have More ACL Tears?
Are you loose-jointed? Dr. Sterett talks about why you have a 5x greater risk of suffering an ACL tear.
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.
Risk Factors for ACL Injuries in Female Athletes: Answers from a Vail Orthopedic Surgeon
As early as high-school, you're bound to encounter teenage athletes (females) who have had a single, or sometimes multiple, knee surgeries. Why is this? I'm going to explain two of the main risk factors for these female athletes here today...
When Should Children Get ACL Surgery? The Pediatric (Kids) ACL, Part 2
There are so many surgical options out there for treating the young child tearing their ACL trying to minimize the risk of either arthritis or growth plate disturbance. Surgical techniques have been developed that do not require drill tunnels, tunnels that do not cross the growth plate, and even repairing the torn ACL directly without replacing it.
The Pediatric (Kids) ACL: ACL Injuries In Children and Adolescents (Part 1)
In this post focusing on the pediatric ACL, Dr. Bill Sterett talks about ACL injuries in kids and adolescents. When is it time for kids to get ACL surgery? What are the unique factors when it comes to the children's ACL injuries. And more...