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Kneecap Instability And Dislocations Can Plague All Ages

Patellar instability and dislocations can plague both children and adults alike. The patella (kneecap) connects the muscles of the thigh to the tibia (shin bone). The patella should sits within a groove (trochlea) at the end of the thigh bone (femur). As the knee bends and straightens with sitting and standing, the patella should [...]

Kneecap Instability And Dislocations Can Plague All Ages2019-12-27T02:58:16+00:00

Patellar Tendonitis

At the end of a long ski season, I see a large number of patients with overuse injuries and conditions. Patellar tendonitis is one such common condition seen in our athletic population. Common sports associated with this condition is skiing, basketball, volleyball,  gymnastics, or sports where there is a lot of jumping and landing. Another [...]

Patellar Tendonitis2019-12-27T03:00:13+00:00

Should I Wear a Knee Brace After ACL Surgery?

This past winter, I saw a large number of ACL tears. Anatomic ACL reconstruction surgery of the knee has been shown to improve knee kinematics, slow the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee, and allow athletes to return to sports without further giving way episodes of the knee. The risk of repeat injury to [...]

Should I Wear a Knee Brace After ACL Surgery?2019-12-27T03:02:22+00:00

Improved surgical outcomes for some common joint injuries

A “separated shoulder” is an injury to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. The terminology can be confusing as there is the actual ball and socket joint of the shoulder (or glenohumeral joint). Rather, there is disruption of the AC joint, which is where the collarbone (or clavicle) and the highest point of the shoulder blade [...]

Improved surgical outcomes for some common joint injuries2019-12-27T03:11:42+00:00

Clavicle fractures: What you need to know before you hit the slopes

Mountain biking season may be winding down, but ski and snowboarding season has already begun. Clavicle fractures often result from these high-energy activities. Most commonly, clavicle (collarbone) fractures are a result of a direct blow to the shoulder.  Frequently, a fall over the handlebars of a bike or catching an edge on a snowboard [...]

Clavicle fractures: What you need to know before you hit the slopes2019-12-27T03:12:46+00:00

Shoulder Instability: Bony Bankart Lesions

Shoulder instability can be a frustrating and painful issue to deal with for athletes of all kinds. Often, younger athletes, especially males from age 18-25, or those participating in high-risk activities, are the most susceptible to shoulder subluxations or dislocations. Most commonly, athletes report to us that they fell forcefully on an outstretched hand [...]

Shoulder Instability: Bony Bankart Lesions2019-12-27T03:16:15+00:00

I Think I Tore My ACL: Now What?

The town is buzzing with excitement over the recent snowfall here in the Vail Valley! While we wish everyone a safe winter season, with just 52 days until the opening of Vail Mountain, we want our winter enthusiasts to be informed about ACL injury and what to expect if you experience a forceful twisting [...]

I Think I Tore My ACL: Now What?2019-12-27T03:17:59+00:00

Knee Dislocation: A Rare But Serious Injury

Knee dislocations are a rare but very serious injury. In a knee dislocation, the hinge joint of the knee, made up by the thigh bone (femur) articulating on the shin bone (the tibia) is disrupted. In order for the knee joint to dislocate, at least two major ligaments about the knee must tear and [...]

Knee Dislocation: A Rare But Serious Injury2019-12-27T03:19:12+00:00
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