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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.

Aug 1, 20214 min read

Regenerative Medicine Gets People Back to Doing What They Love

The following article appeared in the Summit Daily & Vail Daily on July 23, 2021. In the last decade, interventions involving...

Jul 1, 20212 min read

VSON Announces New Partnertship With Middle Park Health & Dr. Rick Pfeiffer

Dr. Richard Pfeiffer, who has been providing orthopaedic care across the nation for more than two decades, is bringing his sports...

Mar 16, 20213 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 15, 20212 min read

Common Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries are fairly common, especially among the active population that participates in outdoor activities or impact sports.

Feb 12, 20212 min read

Acromioclavicular Joint (AC joint) Injuries & How We Fix Them

AC joint injuries are among the most common shoulder injuries we see here in the Colorado High Country.

Feb 1, 20212 min read

What Is A Shoulder Dislocation?

by Dr. Erik Dorf The Dislocated Shoulder - A Common Injury Today let's take a look at an injury known as a dislocated shoulder, which is...

Jan 19, 20212 min read

Rotator Cuff Tears & How We Fix Them

Your rotator cuff comprises one of two ball-and-socket joints you have in your body. A tear can make regular arm movement impossible.

Jan 5, 20213 min read

Ankle Arthritis Symptoms & Treatments

Dr. John Paul Elton talks about ankle arthritis symptoms and treatments.

Dec 18, 20202 min read

Occupational Medicine in Summit County, Colorado

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery is now offering an exciting new occupational medicine option. This new program, which launched in...

Dec 11, 20203 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 1, 20201 min read

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery Opens New Clinic in Vail

Vail, Colo., December 1, 2020 - Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new clinic...

Nov 9, 20203 min read

Improving Orthopaedics Through Research & Education

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery is proud to conduct and support research that leads to immediate gains in Orthopaedics through...

Oct 28, 20203 min read

Exploring The Most Common Knee Injuries

Knee injuries are common in mountain communities such as ours. With skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and hikers, it's imperative that

Oct 9, 20202 min read

When Do You Need Wrist Surgery?

The wrist is a complex joint that bridges the bones, ligaments, and muscles of the hand to those of the forearm. Pain in the wrist is...

Sep 28, 20207 min read

Tips For Staying Injury Free This Ski & Snowboard Season

With ski season just around the corner and the first snow of the season already in the books, we couldn't be more excited to get back on...

Sep 15, 20204 min read

Get To Know Dr. Max Seiter | Colorado Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Seiter developed his interest in sports medicine at an early age.

Sep 13, 20202 min read

What Is Regenerative Medicine?

Regenerative medicine focuses on using the body’s own proteins and cells to promote the natural healing process.

Aug 25, 20202 min read

Knee Ligament Pain & When to Consult a Colorado Knee Specialist

With such an active population, knee injuries are extremely prevalent in Colorado. The Colorado High Country yields some of the highest...

Aug 7, 20202 min read

Causes of Hip Pain and What We Can Do About It

In an active sports population, the most common hip pain results from the “wear and tear” that occurs in joints through movement.

Jun 17, 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.

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