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William Sterett, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Vail, CO

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Orthopaedic Surgery Vail, CO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma

Head Physician, U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team | Medical Director, Vail Valley Surgery Centers | Certificate Added Qualification (Sports Medicine)

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  • Office

    180 S Frontage Rd W
    Ste 2700
    Vail, CO 81657
    Phone+1 970-476-7220
    Fax+1 970-479-9166

Education & Training

  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center
    UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular CenterBachelor's, Biochemistry Emphasis, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • National Research Award American Orthopaedic Association, 1991
  • Outstanding Trauma Research UC Davis Medical Center, 1991
  • Paul R. Lipscomb Award, Outstanding Orthopaedic Medical Student 1988
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Posterior Slope on Knee Biomechanics During Functional Activity  
    Shelburne KB, Kim HJ, Sterett WI, Pandy MG, J Orth Res, 1/1/2011
  • Chondral Resurfacing and High Tibial Osteotomy in the Varus Knee: Survivorship Analysis  
    Sterett WI, Steadman JR, Huang MJ, Matheny LM, Briggs KK., American Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2010
  • Variability of Single-Leg Versus Double-Leg Stance Radiographs in the Varus Knee  
    Chen A, Rich V, Bain E, Sterett WI, Journal of Knee Surgery, 1/1/2009
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Chondral Resurfacing and High Tibial Osteotomy in the Varus Knee: Survivorship Analysis
    AAOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2008
  • Early ACL Reconstruction in Combined MCL/ACL Injuries
    AAOS 75111 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/5./2008
  • Correlation of Second-Look Arthroscopic Findings and Clinical Outcomes in the Treatment of Degenerative Chondral Lesions with Micro-fracture and Valgus High Tibial Ost...
    AAOS 75111 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/5./2008
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Lectures

  • Transitioning from Single to Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction 
    Orlando, FL - 1/3./2007
  • The Post-Meniscectomy Knee: Evaluation and Management 
    San Diego, CA - 1/16/2007
  • Proximal Tibial Valgus Osteotomy Opening Wedge EBI Plate Technique 
    Hollywood, FL - 1/21/2006
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Other

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Achilles Allograft and Interference Screws 
    Colin G. Looney, MD, and William I. Sterett, MD, AAOS 2007Annual Meeting
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2007
  • Medial Opening Wedge Tibial Osteotomy "Acute Distraction Using the "EBI VS" Plating System 
    William I. Sterett, M.D., AAOS 70th Annual Meeting
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2003
  • Hip Arthroscopy: Indications, Techniques, and Results I Area of Focus: Hip, Knee and Lower Extremity 
    William I. Sterett, M.D. and Mininder S. Kocher, M.D, AAOS 2007Annual Meeting
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2001
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Press Mentions

  • At the Forefront of Health Care in the High Country
    At the Forefront of Health Care in the High CountryFebruary 26th, 2020
  • Vail-Summit Orthopaedics Uses Injectable Treatments, Biologics to Expand Care: 3 Notes
    Vail-Summit Orthopaedics Uses Injectable Treatments, Biologics to Expand Care: 3 NotesNovember 30th, 2018
  • Vail-Summit Orthopaedics Partners with Data Collection Database Featured
    Vail-Summit Orthopaedics Partners with Data Collection Database FeaturedDecember 22nd, 2016
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