Dr. Keith Jacobson Elected as 2018-2019 President-Elect by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
DENVER – July 26, 2018 –Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists is pleased to announce that Keith Jacobson, DPM will serve as an executive officer of the 2018-2019 American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) President-Elect. His term begins September 1. Dr. Jacobson is board certified in reconstructive rear foot/ankle surgery and foot surgery […]
Painful bump on the side of your big toe? Why you shouldn’t ignore a bunion.
That painful bony bump on the side of your big toe? It’s probably a bunion. Nearly a quarter of people age 18-65 have bunions, making them one of the most common foot issues among adults. They also run in families and are more prevalent among women (thanks, cute heels), and among those over 65. In […]
Snowboarders vs Ski Ankle Injuries
Colorado: If it ever snows enough to ski or board again, avoid these common ankle injuries and stay on the mountain longer! In Colorado, we’re having one of the slowest starts to the ski and snowboard season in a while, with even less snow than last year at this time. But late December brought plenty […]
Spring Has Sprung! Are your feet sandal-ready? Why you shouldn’t put off bunion treatment.
Denver – bunion treatment can be the difference between walking with a spring in your step or nagging bunion pain that has you walking on egg shells. Bunion pain affects approximately one-third of the population and disproportionately impacts those who’s occupation requires long periods of standing or walking. What is a bunion? Bunions – bony […]
Foot or ankle pain? How to pick a qualified podiatrist.
Foot or ankle pain? How to pick a qualified podiatrist. Did you know there are 28 bones in your foot and ankle? That’s a full quarter of all your bones in your feet! Not to mention there are dozens of joints and more than 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons. All of this is to say […]
What do hiking, high heels and hitting the court all have in common? Ankle danger.
Spring is here; a time when Coloradans are hitting the trails and the courts and trading in winter boots for spring heels. But when winter flurries turn into a flurry of activity, we open ourselves to the possibility of injury. One of the most common injuries each spring is ankle injury. Lateral movements, walking on […]
Muay Tai Tournament
Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists are sponsoring the 6th Annual Muay Tai Tournament on Sunday, April 17th at the National Western Complex in Denver.
The top 5 things you shouldn’t do in your ski boots.
5. Walk any further than necessary. For a lot of reasons, but if nothing else to keep your footing and protect your whole body. Everyone has seen Dumb and Dumber. No one wants to live it. At most resorts, a hike from the parking lot is inevitable, but walking long distances in your boots before […]
Success Story: Ben Nilsson
At age 59, Ben Nilsson has seen more action in the mountains of Colorado than most people have in a lifetime. He’s been hiking, alpine skiing, and fly-fishing for decades, and even won a spot as an alternate to compete on the Loveland Ski Area demo team, which competed in the International competition at Aspen […]
