While it's not unheard of for athletes to continue playing with a torn ACL, it's not recommended and it can lead to major problems down the road.
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Why Do Loose-Jointed People Have More ACL Tears?
Dr. Sterett, Head Physician for the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team, talks about why hyper-lax people have a greater risk of suffering ACL tears.
What is Articular Cartilage? (With Vail Orthopedic Surgeon Bill Sterett)
In this day an age we have more ways than ever to repair the cartilage...watch the video below for the whole story!
I have knee pain...do I need surgery?
This time on the Sports Medicine Minute with Dr. Bill Sterett, Dr. Sterett talks about a frequent question-- when to tell if you need surgery in your knee if you are experiencing pain.
How To Avoid ACL Scar Tissue (and Rehab Like a World-Class Athlete) in 3 Steps
Rehabbing from an ACL Injury is a huge topic. This time on "The SportsMedicine Minute", I dive into some of the steps you can take to rehab just like some of the world-class athletes that I work with on a regular basis.
How Can Female Athletes Prevent ACL Tears?
What can women do to combat ACL Tears? On this episode of the SportsMedicine Minute, Dr. Bill Sterett, Head Physician for the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team, outlines some of the physiological reasons that female athletes have a higher risk of ACL Injuries-- and he outlines some steps that they can take to prevent further injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
Meniscus Tears (Symptoms and Surgery)
Dr. Bill Sterett talks about Meniscus Tears in this episode of the SportsMedicine Minute. What is a Meniscus tear? What does a Meniscus tear mean for you? And when should you get surgery on your torn Meniscus?
Let's Talk ACL - The SportsMedicine Minute with #Vail Knee Doctor Bill Sterett
Dr. William Sterett talks ACL in this episode of The SportsMedicine Minute. Dr. Sterett is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Vail Colorado, specializing in shoulder & knee injuries and sports medicine. Here he talks about ACL tears, what are the ligaments of the knee, the minuscus, why we need the ACL, and what to expect after tearing the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).
Meniscus Problems - Torn Meniscus Trimming
The following animation will help you understand Torn Meniscus trimming and how it can help lead you a healthier, pain-free knee...