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.
the dangers of multiple shoulder dislocations for adventure athletes
Certain sports, like kayaking, hang gliding or big wave surfing can lead to a life-threatening situation if the shoulder pops out a second time.
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.
Teddy Bridgewater's Knee Injury - Latest Update
Teddy Bridgewater suffered what has quickly become one of those most infamous pro sports knee injuries in recent history, both for its unusual circumstances and its stunning severity. So what's the current outlook for the (former Vikings now Jets) Quarterback? Here’s a update!
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's Your TEGNER Activity Score?
Let's talk about how the Tegner Score (AKA The Tegner Activity Level Scale) can hep you make your sportsmedicine experience better by providing a treatment plan and recovery strategy that is tailored to the lifestyle that YOU want to live.
Rotator Cuff Surgery Q & A
Chances are you aren't a professional baseball player, but that doesn't mean you still can't develop this injury over the course of time.
5 tips for healthy aging
If you are a mature athlete, don't let time slow you down. Take the following steps to protect your health, and enjoy a higher level of physical and mental health.
What is a Labrum Tear?
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!
The AC Joint (Shoulder) Separation
When we talk about the AC Joint Separation, we are referring to a “shoulder separation”. Most often, we see this injury in football and other contact sports.
Why Do Pro Skiers Suffer More Knee Injuries?
For our world-class skiers, knee injuries are almost expected. Why is this? In the following videos, Dr. Sterett explains some of the reasons.
Dr. Sterett Films New Commercial For Colorado Ski Hall of Fame Programming
Dr. Sterett is proud to support the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame, which includes many of his friends and colleagues
Advantages of The Quad Tendon Graft for ACL Reconstruction
More and more athletes are opting to use the quad tendon for their graft of choice in reconstructing the ACL.
What are the common Types of Knee Surgeries?
The knee is our most complex joint and the primary method of supporting our weight. It is is prone to many different types of injuries. Hence, there are several different types of knee surgeries. Here are some of the more common ones.
What are Medial Meniscus Tears?
Medial meniscus tears impact the "cushion cartilage" of the knee. With damage to the medial meniscus, we face an increased risk of osteoarthritis.
ACL Tear Recovery - The Good News
Some recent data has shown that athletes coming back from ACL injuries can not only return to their pre-injury level but often exceed where they had been. It's truly a new era for ACL tear recovery.