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...
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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.
Feb 7, 20191 min read
Dr. Braxton TV Interview on Good Morning Vail
Have you met our neurosurgeon, Dr. Ernest Braxton? If you haven't, check out this TV interview on Good Morning Vail. Dr. Braxton is the...
Jan 25, 20191 min read
Understanding Common Orthopedic Injuries
Certain sports have a tendency to produce a particular kind of injury. For example, sports like tennis, soccer and skiing involve cutting...
Jan 21, 20192 min read
Dr. Cafferky On The Slopes with Total Joints Patients
On Friday, January 18th, Dr. Cafferky welcomed some of his former patients to Lionshead Village in Vail for an epic day of skiing fresh...
Jan 14, 20192 min read
Do Knee Braces Help Prevent Injuries?
Knee Braces for Injuries - Do They Help? People who participate in sports that involve a high amount of lateral movement or pressure on...
Jan 2, 20195 min read
Dr. Janes in China Supporting Vail International Hockey
Hockey is a sport near dear to our hearts here at VSO. Two of our surgeons, Dr. Peter Janes and Dr. Erik Dorf, competed at a high level...
Dec 20, 20185 min read
What is an AC Joint Separation?
A shoulder separation is a fairly common injury, especially in certain sports. Most shoulder separations are actually injuries to the...
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...
Dec 7, 20181 min read
VSO Docs Support Top Skiers at Birds of Prey Race
The Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery Docs were on hand at the vaunted Birds of Prey race. Taking place at Beaver Creek, Birds of...
Dec 4, 20181 min read
5 Tips to Avoid Joint Pain
As the connections between your bones, joints will sustain a certain amount of wear and-tear as we age. Remaining pain-and...
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 24, 20181 min read
Where is My Lower Back Pain Coming From?
Dr. Scott Raub tells us that the point of pain isn't always the cause of the pain. Lower Back Pain: where it hurts is not always where...
Nov 19, 20182 min read
5 Ways Skiers and Snowboarders Can Avoid Injury
by Dr. Terrell Joseph We see a lot of skiers and snowboarders after on-mountain injuries. And we don't want you to be one of them. Use...
Nov 11, 20181 min read
Pre-Season Ski Conditioning: Get Ready for Ski Season!
Dr. Erik Dorf spoke with the Summit Daily recently on the topic of pre-season ski conditioning. Here's an excerpt: Three Reasons To Get...
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...
Oct 21, 20181 min read
Back Pain Myths: Disc Degeneration is A Disease
by Dr. Scott Raub For the next few weeks, our own Dr. Scott Raub will be exploring some of the major myths about back pain. Myth 1: Disc...
Oct 12, 20182 min read
Dr. Joseph's Guide To Skier & Snowboarder Injuries
by Dr. Terell Joseph Who Gets Injured More — Skiers or Snowboarders? The American Journal of Sports Medicine published a study last...
Oct 11, 20182 min read
Cutting Edge Technique Fixes Ruptured Achilles Tendons
by Dr. John Paul Elton The Achilles tendon is a strong, fibrous band connecting the calf muscle to the heel. You will most likely know if...
Oct 5, 20183 min read
Youth Hip Injuries on the Rise
by Dr. Rick Cunningham Hip injuries are on the rise in adolescent athletes. This is due to the increasing number of young athletes...
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