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Let’s get you back to the activities you love! At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, we’re dedicated to involving patients in their care. The VSON blog page offers the latest in orthopaedic, neurosurgery, and sports medicine education, news, and health tips.
Patient Success Story – Meghan Buchanan
At VSON, we are grateful to provide the expert orthopaedic care that got Meghan back to summiting peaks.
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Q&A: Runners & IT Band Tendonitis
by Dr. Richard Cunningham Q: I am a runner and I think I have IT band tendonitis. What can I do for it? Iliotibial band (IT) syndrome is...
Mar 16, 20213 min read
Q&A: ABOUT THE ACL TEAR WITH DR. RICK CUNNINGHAM
It seems like ACL tears are one of the more common injuries in the Colorado mountains. How do they occur and how would I know if I tore...
Dec 11, 20203 min read
Fixing A Torn Meniscus
Unlike bone or muscle, meniscus tissue has a very poor blood supply. As such, it has poor healing potential.
Jun 17, 20203 min read
VSON Docs Support World Cup & Local Skiers
VSON Docs had a typically busy weekend assisting the U.S. Ski Team athletes in both Beaver Creek and Lake Louise this weekend.
Dec 9, 20192 min read
Repairing a Torn Hamstring Tendon
When a patient tears their hamstring tendon they often describe the sensation of being shot in the back of their thigh.
Oct 7, 20193 min read
What is a Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery has become more common in recent years. Millions of people have taken advantage of advancing medical science...
Jul 26, 20192 min read
Back to Hiking 14ers — A Patient Story
Jeremiah Couch is a hiking enthusiast and dude ranch (horse breeding farm) worker in Durango, CO. He was born to missionary parents in...
Feb 12, 20192 min read
From Surgery To Kilamanjaro, a Patient Story (Dr. Richard Cunningham)
At first, Bethany M. thought she was fine after being hit by an out-of-control skier at Beaver Creek ski area. “I thought I just pulled a...
Dec 19, 20183 min read
Youth Hip Injuries on the Rise
by Dr. Rick Cunningham Hip injuries are on the rise in adolescent athletes. This is due to the increasing number of young athletes...
Oct 5, 20183 min read
Injuries to Young Baseball Pitchers
With nearly 200,000 little league teams in this country and baseball season upon us, a local baseball coach recently asked me about...
Sep 2, 20183 min read
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