Cary Motz, MD

Cary R. Motz, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons…

Justin Newman, MD

As an orthopedic surgeon native to Colorado, Dr. Justin Newman understands the importance of an active lifestyle…

Davis K. Hurley, MD

Dr. Davis Hurley was born and raised in the Southwest before calling Colorado his home…

Reverse total Shoulder

Painful shoulder conditions, such as shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff tears, are common. Treatments like medications, physical therapy, and steroid injections can help, but sometimes a surgical option like a reverse total shoulder replacement is the best way to provide long-lasting pain relief. The first step to take is to get a proper diagnosis and […]

Brachial Plexus Injury

The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that sends signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand. What commonly happens is the patient has no idea they have a severe injury to the brachial plexus. They know their hand or arm is not working properly, but they often don’t know why, […]

Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Rotator cuff injuries can be painful and even debilitating, affecting millions of people worldwide. The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and allowing for a wide range of motion. If you have shoulder pain and suspect an injury to your rotator cuff, read on to […]

Chronic Shoulder Instability

The shoulder is among the most flexible components of the human body. It helps you move and rotate your arm in various directions and allows you to reach over your head. Because shoulders have such a great range of motion, though, they are more susceptible to instability. The more instability a patient has, the more […]

SLAP Tear

A SLAP tear happens when you tear the cartilage in the inner part of your shoulder joint. The tears can be caused by injury or overuse and make it painful or difficult for you to move your shoulder and arm. Left untreated, these tears can cause chronic pain, limit how much you can use your […]

Common types of shoulder injuries: how to tell if you have a rotator cuff tear

Shoulder pain can mean many things, including any of these common shoulder injuries: Tendinitis of the shoulder Shoulder sprain Shoulder separation Shoulder dislocation Frozen shoulder Broken bone(s) Rotator cuff tear The shoulder is a complex group of muscles, tendons and ligaments that hold together three bones: the clavicle (or collar bone), scapula (shoulder blade) and […]