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Hip Impingement

March 22, 2023

Femoroacetabular impingement — also known as FAI or simply as hip impingement — is a common condition affecting competitive athletes and active older adults alike. With appropriate proactive treatment, many individuals with FAI can return to the playing field or their active lifestyle without pain and discomfort. The word to consider closely here is “proactive.” Without proper treatment and management, hip impingement can lead to degeneration of the cartilage in your hip and put you

Trigger Finger

March 22, 2023

Trigger Finger may not sound like a severe condition, but to those who have it, it can be pretty debilitating. Trigger Finger is when the fingers get stuck in a bent position. In some people, Trigger Finger may get better without treatment. However, if it is not treated, there is a chance the affected finger could become permanently bent, which will make performing everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt or inserting a key into a

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

March 22, 2023

Back and neck conditions are some of the most common causes of pain and disability. This kind of pain can be recurring and distracting, preventing people from performing and enjoying everyday tasks and activities. But that’s not the way it has to be. The orthopedic experts at Advanced Orthopedics in Denver, Parker, and Aurora, Colorado, can help you minimize back pain and return to a full, healthy life as quickly as possible. Their elite team

Chronic Shoulder Instability

March 22, 2023

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 it can increase the risk of injury to surrounding structures in the shoulder, such as tears of the labrum, cartilage

Ankle Replacement

March 21, 2023

Ankles are hard at work supporting your weight and making it possible for your to use your feet. Standing, walking, running, jumping, and even sitting up in a chair all rely on your ankles to support your legs and body. For patients with ankle arthritis, pain is just a part of daily life. But when persistent ankle arthritis from a chronic ankle injury or ankle fracture makes walking, exercising, or climbing stairs unbearable, it’s time

Mallet Finger

March 21, 2023

Mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger that causes it to bend inwards toward the palm. The end of the finger can’t be straightened because the tendon connecting the muscle to the finger bone is stretched or torn. People with mallet fingers may delay seeking medical attention—even though they are in significant pain—simply because they can still use their hands. They assume the injury isn’t serious and hesitate to get it

Talus Fracture

March 21, 2023

There can be many different broken bones in your foot, but a talus fracture is a broken bone in your ankle. A talus fracture is a high-impact injury and can be very severe. It can result in a loss of motion and function of your ankle and foot joints. This can affect your ability to walk and bear weight on your foot. Not to mention people describe talus fractures as extremely painful. It doesn’t have to

Sprained and torn MCLs are Common Ski Injuries: What you should know about MCL Treatment

March 15, 2023

Sprained or torn MCL injuries are among the most common ski injuries. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is located on the inside of your knee and can be sprained or torn when pressure or hard contact stretches the ligament. If you experience a knee injury while skiing – whether it’s your MCL or something else – it’s essential to pay close attention to your symptoms and seek medical treatment if necessary. There are a wide

In The News

Hip Impingement

Trigger Finger

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Chronic Shoulder Instability

Ankle Replacement

Mallet Finger

Talus Fracture

Sprained and torn MCLs are Common Ski Injuries: What you should know about MCL Treatment

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