Common Shoulder Injuries in Skiing and Snowboarding
Shoulder injuries are common among skiers and snowboarders, and as winter sports enthusiasts hit the slopes, it’s important to understand the risks and know how to recognize and treat these injuries. Depending on the specific injury, there are various surgical and non-surgical treatments that can be used to treat these injuries. Here are a few […]
Ski Season is Coming (Really!): Why your pre-season conditioning should start now.
It only recently started feeling like fall in Colorado, but the first few resorts are open for the season, and it won’t be long until the slopes are again crowded with skiers and riders. That means it’s time to start preparing your body with some pre-season conditioning. This preparation can play a vital role in […]
Distal Femur Fracture
Your knees make most of your daily activities possible. You use them to get out of bed, walk to the sink to brush your teeth, and they carry you throughout the day as you get ready for work, take the kids to school, and perform other activities. But, as with most body parts, most people […]
Burning Thigh Pain
Medically, burning thigh pain is referred to as meralgia paraesthetica. The condition is caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve which supplies feeling to the upper leg. It can start as slightly uncomfortable, but grow to become extremely painful and debilitating. Many brush off the feeling as something they get when they wear […]
Femur Fracture
A femur fracture is a serious injury that usually causes immediate, severe pain. You will not be able to put weight on the injured leg, and it may look deformed—shorter than the other leg and no longer straight. The break may also injure the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves of the leg. When a femur […]
Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a painful condition that is the result of a buildup of pressure around a muscle within a muscle compartment. This pressure can decrease blood flow and prevent nourishment and oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells, which can lead to tissue death and permanent damage. You can get the best help from […]
Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common exercise-related problem caused by repetitive stress on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach the muscles to the bone. Pain may be worse at the beginning of activity and then subside during exercise — or it may subside when you stop moving. But shin splints are not something to ignore. […]
Tibia Shaft Fracture
Most people don’t know what their tibia is or even where it is located. What is important to know is that the tibia is a weight-bearing bone and plays a crucial role in supporting the body’s weight during activities like standing and walking. Tibia shaft fractures are not only painful, but they may prevent you […]
Growth Plate Fractures
As your child’s bones grow and develop, what are called their growth plates are prone to injury. Growth plate fractures are cracks in a child’s growth plate—the special section of the cartilage at the ends of their long bones. These fractures may vary from mild to serious, but it is important to find out as […]
