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Our Blog
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.
Mar 262 min read
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.
Feb 133 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.
Apr 7, 20232 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.
Feb 12, 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...
Dec 19, 20183 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 11, 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...
Nov 27, 20182 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 7, 20184 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...
Sep 2, 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...
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