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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.
What are the Most Common Hand & Wrist Injuries?
The hand & wrist are unique and complicated. Let's talk about the most common injuries to this fascinating part of the body.
Oct 21, 20193 min read
ATC Fellows Reflect on their First Months with VSON
We recently got a chance to check in with our ATC fellows Miranda Kruse, Michael Donohue, and Reh Vanatta and how their first couple of mon
Oct 10, 20197 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
Do You Need To Have Surgery For a Meniscus Tear?
The meniscus acts as a "cushion cartilage" for the knee.
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Spinal Stenosis: How is my Hip Pain Coming from my Back?
Spinal Stenosis: How is my Hip Pain Coming from my Back? Many times in medicine there is cross over between conditions when considering...
Sep 26, 20193 min read
Treating Dislocated Shoulders
Shoulder dislocations are the most common joint dislocations. This is due to the fact that the shoulder socket is very shallow.
Sep 20, 20193 min read
What is the MCL?
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a tough band of tissue, like a wide rubber band, that controls the side-to-side motion of the knee
Sep 17, 20192 min read
Dr Erik Dorf Talks About Making A Difference and Becoming Vail's "Local Boy" Orthopaedic Surgeon
This time on the VSON podcast, we talk to Dr. Dorf about his career in orthopaedics and cover a bevy of interesting ortho topics.
Sep 9, 20191 min read
Patient Story: Dr. Terrell Joseph Treats Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
“I wouldn’t consider going to anyone but Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery. Time is money and they were able to get me in right away
Sep 9, 20193 min read
5 Common Ankle Injuries
Ankle injuries are regular occurrences in some of our most popular sports. Why? Because the ankle often absorbs a high level of force.
Sep 3, 20193 min read
Avoid Pain By Getting The Right Bike Fit
Is cycling or biking causing you pain? You might need to get a proper bike fit.
Aug 29, 20193 min read
Arthritis and Joint Replacement for Painful Hips & Knees
New advancements in surgical treatment for painful arthritic hip and knee joints In this blog post, we will talk about adult...
Aug 19, 20195 min read
What is Articular Cartilage?
Articular cartilage is the firm, white covering on the ends of the bones. Articular cartilage injury treatment will usually involve surgery
Aug 15, 20192 min read
Q&A: Our Frisco/Summit County Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Our Frisco (Colorado) orthopaedic urgent care is open until 8 p.m every night, serving the Summit County community with top orthopaedic care
Aug 12, 20192 min read
Patient Story: David & Dr. Nathan Cafferky
Dr. Cafferky had David up and walking the same day as his surgery.
Aug 8, 20192 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
A Guide to Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is not limited to tennis players.
Jul 8, 20197 min read
Dr. Braxton Performs First Awake Spine Surgery In Vail
During an awake surgery, the patient is treated with localized pain solutions, avoiding the need for general anesthesia.
Jun 20, 20192 min read
VSON Docs at the Go Pro Mountain Games
Enjoy some of the interviews with the VSO Docs who came out to support the amazing outdoor athletes at the Go Pro Mountain Games.
Jun 10, 20191 min read
Dr. Joseph's Top 3 Mountain Biking Injuries
When it comes to mountain biking, the most common way to sustain an injury is by going over the handlebars. Obviously, this occurs when the
Jun 7, 20193 min read
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