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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.
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 28, 20207 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 15, 20204 min read
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine focuses on using the body’s own proteins and cells to promote the natural healing process.
Sep 13, 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 25, 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.
Aug 7, 20202 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 Wins AAOE 2020 Practice Of The Year Award
Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) is proud to announce that we have been named the 2020 Practice of the Year.
May 5, 20201 min read
VSON Innovative Wide-Awake Hand Surgeries
Dr. Erik Dorf has been doing wide awake had surgeries for a year-and-a-half now, completing more than 200 operations of its kind.
Feb 5, 20202 min read
The Exciting Development of Joint Centers
In the last 10 to 20 years, studies have shown that specialized joint centers improve patient outcomes. These are centers that educate patie
Jan 2, 20205 min read
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Symptoms of this disorder include neck pain, shoulder pain, and potentially pain that radiates down the arm and to the hand.
Dec 26, 20193 min read
Dr Elton's Marathon-Running Patient Just Keeps Going
Frank has run over 200 Marathons and continues to participate in them after undergoing surgery with Dr. Elton.
Dec 18, 20196 min read
Dr. Braxton Co-Authors New Study
VSON is proud to announce that Dr. Ernest Braxton recently co-authored a study that is published in the latest issue of Spine Magazine.
Dec 16, 20191 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
What is Sports Medicine?
Sports Medicine experts have dedicated their practices to the treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as to educating athletes on inju
Dec 3, 20192 min read
What is Frozen Shoulder?
In a nutshell, frozen shoulder is a stiffening of the shoulder. It is also knowns as adhesive capsulitis.
Nov 19, 20192 min read
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot.
Nov 7, 20193 min read
Easy Tips To Help You Avoid Ski and Snowboard Injuries this Season
Dr. Sterett and his team have whipped up an infographic to help you minimize your chance of injury this winter.
Nov 5, 20192 min read
What is Spinal Stenosis?
In the rear of each vertebra, we have a large opening called the spinal canal. The spinal cord runs through this opening in both the...
Nov 1, 20192 min read
What Is An ACL Tear?
The ACL tear can happen when an athlete suffers a prolonged, twisting fall. We see it skiing quite often.
Oct 28, 20193 min read
Meet Dr. Erik Dorf
Born and raised in the Vail Valley, Dr. Erik Dorf is thrilled to be serving our community as one of Vail & Summit County's top surgeons.
Oct 24, 20192 min read
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