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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.
Dr. Braxton's Commitment to Patient-Centered Spine Care
Patient Lori Walker shares her transformative experience under the care of top neurosurgeon Dr. Ernest Braxton.
Mar 26, 20242 min read
Patient Testimonial: Why Choose Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
Mike Brumbaugh sought relief from chronic back pain. His journey with VSON began with an appointment that defied expectations.Â
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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
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
Patient Story - A Grand Adventure
story and photos by Bob Box In July I was invited by an old climbing friend, who I hadn’t seen in 30 years, to join him and one other guy...
Dec 11, 20183 min read
Patient Story: Dr. Erik Dorf
Diane comes to tears thinking back to the day her 5-year-old son Conrad nearly lost his fingertips. Conrad was in a public restroom with...
Nov 27, 20182 min read
Patient Story: Dr. Ernest Braxton
Note: Thank you to James T. for sharing your story! Lower Back Issues My lower back issues began with a football injury in high school in...
Nov 7, 20184 min read
Patient Stories - Jeff Bryan (Dr. Peter Janes, M.D.)
An Avid Skier My name is Jeff Bryan. In January of 1991 Shattered my Tibia and and Fibula skiing at Breckenridge. I lived in Alma and was...
Sep 2, 20184 min read
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