Happy New Year from Dr. Cunningham! Grateful for everyone who trusted me with their care this past year. Wishing you health, strength, and plenty of time doing the activities you love in the mountains. Cheers to a healthy start to the year! #HappyNewYear #Orthopaedics #VSON

One in five snowboard injuries is a wrist fracture from falling backward onto an outstretched hand. Wrist guards and proper technique matter. Learn more: bit.ly/3dds6ou #Snowboarding #InjuryPrevention #SportsMedicine

Setting big fitness goals for 2026 I share how to build strength, prevent injury & keep your momentum all year long. Start gradually, train opposing muscle groups, stretch consistently & never ignore warning signs from your body. buff.ly/uFVguRr #FitnessGoals

In cross country skiing, most injuries are not crashes but overuse. The knee’s MCL and kneecap take the brunt of the work all season long. Learn more: bit.ly/3pSfFog #NordicSkiing #KneeHealth #SportsMedicine

Did you know female athletes may face a higher ACL injury risk during certain phases of the menstrual cycle? In his latest blog, Dr. Cunningham explains how hormones may play a role and how athletes can train smarter. 🔗 bit.ly/49rDPvd #ACLInjury #FemaleAthletes

The fast pace, quick cuts & constant jumping put serious stress on the knees & shoulders for basketball players 🏀 In his blog, Dr. Cunningham shares common injuries, return-to-play guidance & ways to stay healthy all season. 🔗 bit.ly/4qJLAns #BasketballSeason

If your knee “catches” or “locks” when you try to straighten it after ACL surgery, a cyclops lesion could be the cause. Early treatment prevents long term stiffness. Learn more: bit.ly/3QNDdYh #ACLRecovery #KneeCare #SportsMedicine

Stage 2 of a revision ACL reconstruction: ✔ Quadriceps tendon autograft ✔ Graft prep ✔ Tunnel drilling ✔ Graft placement ✔ A new ACL in place Precision matters in revision ACL surgery. Performed by Dr. Cunningham. 🔗 bit.ly/3fGP4F4 #ACLReconstruction

ACL tears are no longer just a young athlete injury. More adults in their 50s, 60s, and 70s are tearing their ACL while skiing or playing pickleball. Many still choose surgery to stay active. Learn more: bit.ly/49YlmZk #ACL #ActiveAging #SportsMedicine

If your ski bindings fail to release during a fall, the torque on the lower leg can be enough to snap the tibia and fibula. Proper binding setup matters. Learn more: bit.ly/4hG5ue3 #Skiing #TraumaCare #Orthopaedics

When the shoulder slips partially or fully out of the socket, key stabilizing structures can tear, increasing the risk of repeat dislocations & long term damage. Dr. Cunningham explains diagnosis & treatment: bit.ly/45kKnrL #ShoulderInstability #SportsMedicine

How long can you return to work after ACL surgery? It depends on your job. Desk work, standing roles, and heavy labor all require different timelines and returning too soon can put your ACL graft at risk. 🔗 bit.ly/4pqWT2H #ACLSurgery #ACLRecovery #ReturnToWork

Fatigue late in the ski day is one of the biggest predictors of ACL and shoulder injuries. Knowing your limits truly matters. Learn more: bit.ly/3VJkHTG #Skiing #Orthopaedics #InjuryPrevention

A successful rotator cuff surgery does not always guarantee successful healing. Dr. Cunningham of VSON explains why pain or weakness can persist and when revision surgery may be needed. 🔗 buff.ly/fFu84Ab #Orthopaedics #ShoulderHealth #RotatorCuff #SportsMedicine

Quick ACL facts from ACL Specialist, Dr. Richard Cunningham. What an ACL tear means, treatment options, and how athletes get back to what they love. 🎥 bit.ly/4akVFR3 #ACL #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #VailColorado #AthleteCare

If your kneecap will not stay in its groove, pain and instability often follow. In this video, Dr. Cunningham of VSON explains patellar instability and shows how surgery can restore alignment and function. 🔗 buff.ly/RWda60L #KneePain #Patella #SportsMed #Orthopaedics

An MCL tear is often MORE painful than an ACL tear and commonly rips away from the thigh bone, not the shin. That’s why knees can feel like they’re buckling inward after impact. 🔗 bit.ly/4alO1pw #MCL #KneeInjury #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #MCLInjury

March is National Athletic Training Month. Shout out to Jordan Church, ATC, OTC & Roxanne Maslikowski, ATC, OTC, an essential part of Dr. Cunningham’s team. From clinic to the OR, their expertise makes a difference every day. bit.ly/3Iz6Uvr #AthleticTrainers

Years of skiing bumps can take a toll on your knees ⛷️ In this video, Dr. Cunningham explains & performs partial knee replacement, an advanced option for select patients with knee arthritis. 🎥 bit.ly/4tlY6f7 #PartialKneeReplacement #KneeArthritis #Orthopedics