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Welcome to the official blog of Dr. Bill Sterett. Dr. Sterett is an Orthopedic Surgeon and the Head Physician for the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team.

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The Knee Doctor
Dr. William Sterett | Orthopaedic Surgeon | Vail, Colorado
What is a Labrum Tear?
Apr 18

Apr 18 What is a Labrum Tear?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Shoulder, Shoulder Surgery

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
Apr 12

Apr 12 5 + Famous Football (Soccer) Players Who Tore Their ACL - And Returned

Team Sterett
Soccer/Football

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
Mar 28

Mar 28 How Adopting the Right Mindset Can Help You Recover from Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Activity Preservation, Motivation, Recovery

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
Mar 22

Mar 22 5 Ways to Stop Knee Pain

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Treatment, Recovery

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
Mar 6

Mar 6 The AC Joint (Shoulder) Separation

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Shoulder

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 (Like Lindsey Vonn) Suffer More Knee Injuries?
Mar 1

Mar 1 Why Do Pro Skiers (Like Lindsey Vonn) Suffer More Knee Injuries?

Team Sterett
ACL, Ski Injuries, Sports 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
Feb 19

Feb 19 Dr. Sterett Films New Commercial For Colorado Ski Hall of Fame Programming

Team Sterett
For Fun

Dr. Sterett is proud to support the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame, which includes many of his friends and colleagues

5 Top  Memories from My Four Trips to The Olympic Games
Feb 10

Feb 10 5 Top Memories from My Four Trips to The Olympic Games

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
For Fun

For the first time in a long time, I'm ready to enjoy the Olympics as a spectator rather than a participant.

Advantages of The Quad Tendon Graft for ACL Reconstruction
Feb 5

Feb 5 Advantages of The Quad Tendon Graft for ACL Reconstruction

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
ACL, 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?
Jan 29

Jan 29 What are the common Types of Knee Surgeries?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery, Knee Injuries, Knee Surgery

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?
Jan 17

Jan 17 What are Medial Meniscus Tears?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Arthritis

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
Jan 11

Jan 11 ACL Tear Recovery - The Good News

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
ACL, Recovery

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.

6 Things We Want to See At the 2018 Winter Olympics - And One Ridiculous Wish
Jan 3

Jan 3 6 Things We Want to See At the 2018 Winter Olympics - And One Ridiculous Wish

Team Sterett
For Fun

Don't fault us if many of these involve American Gold. And lots of skiing and snowboarding.

In An Olympic Year, Athletes May Take More Risk For More Reward
Dec 21

Dec 21 In An Olympic Year, Athletes May Take More Risk For More Reward

Team Sterett
Activity Preservation, Sports Medicine

The Olympics only come around once every 4 years. Some of our more talented competitors have the chance to compete at more than one Olympic games. But many others get only one shot at it.

Should You Get Stem Cell treatments For Knee Arthritis?
Dec 14

Dec 14 Should You Get Stem Cell treatments For Knee Arthritis?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Arthritis, Knee Injuries, Healthy Aging

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.

A Guide To Getting Back to Skiing After an ACL Injury
Nov 30

Nov 30 A Guide To Getting Back to Skiing After an ACL Injury

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Activity Preservation

How long does it take to get back onto the slopes after ACL Surgery?

Pro Injury Watch: Teddy Bridgewater's Knee Injury
Nov 21

Nov 21 Pro Injury Watch: Teddy Bridgewater's Knee Injury

Team Sterett
NFL

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 Vikings' Quarterback?

The Female Athlete's Triad - What to Watch Out For
Nov 15

Nov 15 The Female Athlete's Triad - What to Watch Out For

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Female Injuries

In this day and age, many women are seeking to ascend to the top of their sport, making them more susceptible to this triad. Now let's talk about what it actually is.

I Tore My ACL This Winter...Now What?
Nov 8

Nov 8 I Tore My ACL This Winter...Now What?

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery, Knee Surgery

Many of you did not escape this winter without tearing the dreaded ACL. I know, because I saw many of you. 

3 Videos For Parents of Kids and Teens with ACL Tears
Oct 31

Oct 31 3 Videos For Parents of Kids and Teens with ACL Tears

Dr. William Sterett, M.D.
Pediatric

Nobody wants to deal with their child being hurt or injured. But, as I know from personal experience, having kids and teens who are active in competitive sports creates a potential for injuries, one of the scariest being ACL tears.

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