Many times, patients wait until pain becomes unmanageable before they are ready for a hip replacement. While we don’t recommend waiting that long, we understand the gravity of this decision. Many of our patients are active and athletic, making the decision that much harder. The fear that the hip replacement will take them out of…

As the snow falls and parts of the US see record cold temperatures it is hard to imagine that Spring Break is just around the corner… but it is! In 6 short weeks Coloradans will be ditching the slopes and heading south for some sun. But are you ready for your beach sport? Think ahead…

January has arrived in Colorado and brought with it the snow… and, this season is gearing up to be an epic season for Colorado! However, with any activity comes the risk of injury. So, whether you are strapping on a snowboard, ski, sled or ice skates they can lead to painful bumps and bruises –…

Many adults in the US suffer from knee osteoarthritis which can be painful. Although exercise and physical activity can help reduce functional limitations and alleviate pain, many people with OA remain unable to be physically active. For some people living with knee ailments like knee osteoarthritis, it can be very hard to get going with,…

New Advances In Arthroscopy Help To Provide More Effective Treatments! If you’ve recently experienced an injury to the joint that helps you move your shoulder, more commonly known as the rotator cuff, you’ve certainly gone through a great deal of pain, and more than likely, your mobility and movement has been severely limited. And while…

Keep These Injuries In Mind For Your Next Ski Trip! Well, it’s that time of year again! Winter is in full swing and we bet you’ve already got a few weekends scheduled with warm and cozy excursions into the mountains to hit the slopes for a day of skiing. And while that sounds like the…

It’s Certainly Possible! But How? We all know that feeling – the one where our back aches, cries, and screams in pain as we finally stand up to get out of that dreaded office chair that we’ve been chained to for what seems like days – although it’s maybe been about an hour or two…

The World of Orthopedics Makes Anything Possible In recent years, the world of orthopedic sports medicine has grown at an exponential rate. Surgeries, treatments, and prescriptions have improved tenfold and have helped to advance the medical field in general, due to the high frequency of orthopedic injuries. Here in Colorado, the people of Denver have…

As autumn is finally in full swing, football is the talk of every town all across the nation. And as with every football season, the successes, triumphs, failures, and upsets will be documented and logged into the yearbook of every high school throughout the United States. However, along with statistics, injuries will also be at…

Does Smoking Effect Healing? What You Need To Know If You’re A Smoker It’s no secret that smoking makes a compellingly obvious, and sometimes detrimental, impact on our overall health. Even the healthiest individual can feel the effects of long-term smoking quite apparently. But has the question ever been asked about what type of effects smoking…