Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine in the News

Do you miss your meniscus? Q&A with Dr.Wayne Gersoff

March 1, 2016

At Advanced Orthopedics, we know that active lifestyles are a way of life in Colorado, and knee pain shouldn’t get in the way of your day-to-day activities or your fitness. There are multiple causes of knee pain and today we’ll answer 3 questions about one commonly damaged area: meniscus cartilage. What are the menisci? They are two c-shaped cartilage sections that sit on top of the tibia – the lateral and the medial meniscus. The

Shouldering the Load: Relieving Shoulder Pain is Easier than You Think

January 24, 2016

Did you know that the shoulder is the body’s most flexible joint? Despite it’s amazing ability to rotate in almost every direction, we rarely appreciate the shoulder’s hard-working, universal role until pain disrupts your normal routine. Fortunately, finding and relieving shoulder pain is often easier that you might think. Our team always starts with non-surgical options, such as therapy, pain injections and even good old fashion rest (commonly needed in young patients – especially athletes

2 Keys to Pain Free Powder Days: Fit and Form

December 23, 2015

With all this fresh powder, any skier or boarder has to be excited to hit the slopes. As an avid skier myself, winter is one of my favorite times to enjoy all that Colorado has to offer. But sometimes, powder seekers experience a pain that’s greater than I-70 traffic, even with the new toll lane: ankle or foot pain. Colorado mountains are too beautiful for any skier to be sidelined with pain, so here are

Can Peyton Manning return to the line-up in 2 weeks or is a quick recovery just a fantasy?

December 1, 2015

Even newly minted Brock Osweiler fans want to know if and when Peyton Manning will step on the field again. And when a legendary quarterback suffers from plantar fasciitis, the hard-to-pronounce medical condition quickly becomes a hot topic. Bronco fans and fantasy team players everywhere have likely Googled plantar fasciitis more than game day weather conditions in recent weeks! But what is plantar fasciitis and how quickly can Manning – let alone the average person

Does your golf buddy have the solution to your knee or hip pain?

November 4, 2015

Knee or hip pain can be excruciating and when you are in pain, you want relief – pure and simple. And there is no shortage of advice on how to fix your joint problem, right? If your pain is keeping you from being active, you’ve probably had plenty of advice from well-meaning friends, fellow sports enthusiasts or family members – “you need surgery!” says one, “avoid surgery at all costs!” says another. Knee and hip

HIP CHECK: Preventing and Recovering from Hip Injuries

September 28, 2015

Fall sports are already in full swing and preparation for winter sports is gearing up. At Advanced Ortho, our goal is to provide our community with the guidance, resources, and services you need to keep you active and enjoying all the seasons that Colorado has to offer. Sports are as diverse as the seasons, but several fall and winter sports – football, ice hockey, gymnastics, soccer, skiing and figure skating – share body movements that

Cheerleader, Coach or Clueless? Parents: What’s Your Role in Youth Sports?

August 24, 2015

Whether you’re a life-long athlete or an armchair quarterback, if you are a parent, you likely keep a very close eye on your own young athletes. From workouts, to developmental progress, to performance, parents have a vested interest in their children’s athletic experience. And that’s a good thing, says Dr. James Ferrari, Advanced Orthopedic surgeon. “Young athletes absolutely need their parents’ support and guidance as they navigate their sports experiences – even if the parent knows

A sparkler burns at a toasty 1,200 degrees!

July 3, 2015

A sparkler burns at a toasty 1,200 degrees! That’s hot enough to cause very serious injury. The 4th of July is a great time for celebration and it’s also a really important time to be safe. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says fireworks are the cause of more than 10,000 injuries annually; and hand, arm and finger injuries account for 30-50% of all reported injuries. It’s always a great idea to sit back and let the professionals handle the

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