Expert insight from Dr. Richard Cunningham, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery ACL tears often require surgery, but not every tear requires surgery. When patients have a partial ACL tear, one of their first questions is, “Do I need surgery or can this heal without surgery?” [...]
Expert insight from Dr. Richard Cunningham, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery ACL injuries are often associated with immediate knee swelling. When someone tears their ACL, many patients describe hearing or feeling a “pop,” and then experience visible swelling within hours. But not every ACL tear [...]
By Dr. Richard Cunningham | Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) ACL injuries are common in active patients of all ages, but research consistently shows that ACL injuries in female athletes occur at significantly higher rates compared to men. Many theories exist to explain this gap including anatomy, [...]
By Dr. Richard Cunningham | Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) A common question that patients ask after ACL surgery is: how long until I can return to work after the surgery? Since every job and every recovery is different, the answer varies but below are some insights [...]
By Dr. Richard Cunningham | Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) When recovering from an ACL reconstruction, patients are eager to get their motion restored. Many gauge their progress by how far they can bend their knee, tracking knee flexion degrees each week. But after ACL reconstruction surgery, [...]
A torn ACL has long been associated with high school athletes, weekend warriors, and professional athletes. However, increasingly, active adults in their 50s, 60s, and beyond are sustaining ACL tears when injured skiing, playinig pickleball, and doing other recreational activities. As a result, Dr. Richard Cunningham, board-certified [...]
Dr. Richard Cunningham of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) is a leader in ACL reconstruction and athlete recovery. One of the more difficult skills to regain after surgery isn’t just walking or running—it’s jumping. Whether you’re a skier, a soccer player, or a weekend warrior, regaining the [...]
Dr. Richard Cunningham of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) specializes in treating ACL injuries and getting patients back to doing what they love to do. One question he often hears is, “Can I run after ACL surgery?” Returning to physical activity too soon after ACL reconstruction can [...]
Dr. Richard Cunningham of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) is a highly regarded knee specialist with over 20 years of experience treating ACL injuries and guiding patients through their recovery journeys. A potential problem after ACL surgery is lingering knee stiffness and pain. One potential culprit? Cyclops lesions. This blog [...]
Do knee braces help after ACL surgery? Richard Cunningham, MD – a renowned board-certified orthopedic surgeon and knee doctor – has reconstructed thousands of ACL tears. Dr. Cunningham’s ACL surgery treatment plan always includes a timely and safe return to an active lifestyle. Many patients question if it is safe [...]