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Pilon Fracture Of The Ankle

February 1, 2023

Anyone can get a pilon fracture of the ankle. They can have significant effects on a patient’s life and should, therefore, be seen as potentially disabling injuries. These injuries were first described more than 100 years ago, and today they are still as challenging to treat. This makes finding the most skilled, experienced surgeons to treat it. Like those at Advanced Orthopedics in Denver, Parker, and Aurora, Colorado. They are often severe and painful injuries

Patellar Tendon Tear

February 1, 2023

Patellar tendon tears can happen for many reasons and affect many different people. It can occur from chronic overuse or may arise from sudden traumatic incidents. It can be the result of accidents around the home. Often, athletes suffer from this painful condition that can prevent them from participating in athletic competitions or doing the sport they love. While painful, it’s possible to restore range of motion and strengthen the knee, that is, with the

Lumbar Laminectomy

February 1, 2023

Back pain is a common ailment for most people. Whether it’s pain from an aching arthritic joint or the occasional flare-up from “overdoing it,” back pain typically comes and goes. There is a type of back pain, however, caused by a narrowing of the spaces within your spine that’s persistent. Spinal pain caused by pressure on the nerves can be both unnerving and debilitating. Left undiagnosed and untreated, it can lead to problems that interfere

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

January 27, 2023

Many people have probably never heard of cubital tunnel syndrome, but if they had it, they would most certainly know. It causes almost “electric” pain that feels a lot like the pain when you hit the “funny bone” in your elbow. The “funny bone” in the elbow is actually the ulnar nerve, a nerve that crosses the elbow. Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when that nerve is irritated or compressed. To determine this often very painful

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

January 12, 2023

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 humerus (the upper arm bone). The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surrounds the shoulder to

Parker Residents Ask: Why is my knee pain worse when the weather turns cold?

December 12, 2022

It’s almost officially winter here in Colorado, and, as we have more cold days, we hear from many Parker residents whose knee pain (or other joint pain) consistently feels worse as temperatures drop. If this feels like you, you’re not imagining things. Many people who suffer from knee pain report worsening symptoms – including stiffness, pain, and tenderness when the weather turns cold. But why is this? And what can you do about it? How

Athletes: How Sports Medicine Keeps You in the Game

December 6, 2022

Injuries are a common occurrence in the world of sports. It is estimated that one in five athletes will sustain an injury during their career. A sports injury can be a serious setback for any athlete, but trained sports medicine specialists can help chart a successful and efficient recovery plan. Sports injury recovery times are determined by the type and severity of the injury, the athlete’s fitness level, and other personal circumstances. For example, if

Selecting the Right Treatment Option for Ankle Instability

October 12, 2022

Ankle injuries are very common. Most ankle injuries are the result of straining one of two ankle ligaments (the anterior talofibular ligament and the calcaneofibular ligament.) Many ankle ligament injuries resolve with conservative care such as air casts, activity limits, and medication that treats pain and reduces inflammation. But some people experience repeated ankle sprains, incomplete rehabilitation, or an ankle injury that never fully recovers, which can result in lengthened ligaments and ultimately produce ankle

In The News

Pilon Fracture Of The Ankle

Patellar Tendon Tear

Lumbar Laminectomy

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

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

Parker Residents Ask: Why is my knee pain worse when the weather turns cold?

Athletes: How Sports Medicine Keeps You in the Game

Selecting the Right Treatment Option for Ankle Instability

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