This was a tough winter, and some of you didn’t escape without tearing the dreaded ACL.
All tagged Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Women and Knee Injuries (ACL Tears)
I recently filmed a popular little video about female athletes and why they seem to have a much higher risk of tearing their ACL than their male counterparts. For those who like to read, here's the condensed version of some of the reasons our Female athletes seem to dominate the injury list...
ACL Surgery in Vail - Why Vail Is a Hub for Knee Surgeons and Athletes
Vail is truly special! It’s also home to some of the world’s best orthopedic surgeons.