It is a priority to Dr. Sterett to provide patients with a comprehensive overview of ACL injuries. This blog post focus on answering the questions about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in older adults. While ACL injuries are often associated with young athletes, they can also affect older individuals, presenting unique challenges and considerations for patients.

Dr. Sterett concentrates on the distinct characteristics of shoulder dislocations, including their cause clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options. Hopefully you will come away with a better understanding of shoulders that “pop out”, are first time dislocations, and who is at risk for recurrence or other related injuries.

Knee ligament injuries are prevalent, especially among athletes who engage in physically demanding sports, such as skiing, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, or football.

Skiing and snowboarding are exciting winter sports that offer a great way to enjoy the outdoors, especially in the picturesque ski resorts of Eagle County. However, it's important to remember that knee injuries are prevalent among slope-goers.

A suspected ACL injury comes with a feeling of uncertainty, along with many questions. Did I tear it? Will I need surgery? How long will I be out of commission? Here, we will address some of the most common questions Dr. Sterett receives about ACL tears, including symptoms, treatment options, and recovery expectations.

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Winter has arrived, which means one thing for ski and snowboard fans: it's time to hit the slopes! However, that also means that Dr. Sterett, Vail Valley's leading orthopaedic surgeon, begins to see an increase in shoulder injuries – the most common being rotator cuff tears.

If you've recently sustained a knee injury and are experiencing pain on the inner side of your knee joint, you may be wondering if you tore your medial collateral ligament (MCL).

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people — visitors and locals alike — hit the slopes throughout Eagle and Summit counties in search of corduroy, bluebird days, and deep pow. In this blog post, we'll look at three of the most common ski-related knee injuries and offer tips on how to avoid them.

Let's take a look at three of the most common causes of shoulder weakness, alongside treatment options to help you regain strength and restore function.

If you've recently torn your ACL, your orthopaedic surgeon may have mentioned the possibility of adding stem cells to your ACL reconstruction. Here are some frequently asked questions about using stem cell injection therapy in conjunction with ACL surgery.

Dr. Bill Sterett, MD, a renowned orthopaedic shoulder surgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, was recently elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member.

ACL tears are one of the most common injuries in soccer. In fact, studies have shown that female soccer players are 4-5 times more likely to suffer an ACL tear than their male counterparts.

Are you experiencing shoulder pain or weakness? Is it difficult to lift your arm above your head? You might be dealing with a rotator cuff injury — one of the most common sources of shoulder pain.

Is your knee locking or catching? Are you unable to bend or fully straighten your knee? If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with a meniscus tear. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of a torn meniscus.

Here's how to recognize the difference between an ACL and MCL tear and the treatment options for both injuries.

Learn why females have a higher risk of ACL injuries, along with recommended prevention strategies by Dr. Sterett, the leading expert in female ACL reconstruction.

Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of a tear in the ACL and your treatment options for this injury.

Here’s how to know if you have Jumper’s Knee and the treatment options for this condition.

Shoulder ligaments — the fibrous tissues that connect the bones of the shoulder joint to each other — can tear due to repetitive or traumatic stress.