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Sports Medicine and Sports Surgeons in Denver: Enhancing Athletic Performance and Recovery

July 5, 2023

Sports medicine is a specialized field that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions related to physical activity and sports participation. Its primary objective is to optimize the performance, endurance, and overall health of athletes, whether they are amateurs or professionals. Sports medicine encompasses a multidisciplinary approach, combining elements of orthopedics, physical therapy, exercise physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics, among others. While sports medicine and orthopedics have many overlapping areas

Reverse total Shoulder

June 27, 2023

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 the treatment that will most help you, and the place you can trust to get the best, is at Advanced

Ankle Fusion

June 23, 2023

Pain caused by ankle arthritis can become severe and unrelenting, greatly impacting one’s quality of life. An ankle fusion, also called ankle arthrodesis, aims to relieve the pain and maintain or improve function by fusing two or more bones in the ankle. This procedure can help treat a number of different underlying problems in the foot by limiting mobility in the joint. Whatever the cause, no one should have to suffer debilitating pain. The highly-skilled

Brachial Plexus Injury

June 6, 2023

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, or that there may be a way to treat the problem. It’s important to consult with a trained and experienced

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

June 6, 2023

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 learn the different types, how it’s diagnosed, available treatment options, and the long-term prognosis for patients. What a rotator cuff

Hip Resurfacing

May 24, 2023

When hip pain gets to the point that it impairs movement and functionality, it should never be ignored. Many people wait to consult a doctor because they are concerned it will mean they require a total hip replacement. Hip resurfacing, although not a term as familiar as hip replacement, is a more conservative procedure where the hip joint is relined instead of being completely replaced. (as in total hip replacement). If hip pain is keeping

Turf Toe

May 24, 2023

Although largely related to football players because of the “turf” reference, turf toe can happen to anyone, causing tears or sprains around the big toe joint. If severe enough, it can cause pain and other disabling symptoms and sideline anyone with a turf toe injury from functioning in day-to-day activities. Turf toe requires patience and time to achieve a full recovery. That is why it is important to consult with an orthopedic specialist at Advanced

Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

May 18, 2023

Wrist pain can keep you from doing both things you love to do and things you need to do to go about life. Ulnar tunnel syndrome can cause debilitating pain that can prevent you from doing that. Caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist, ulnar tunnel syndrome can also cause tingling and numbness in the hand. There is no reason to suffer from the pain and disability of ulnar tunnel syndrome when you can

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