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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.
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
Dr. Sterett Talks Olympics and Orthopaedics
Dr. Sterett is a veteran 4 Olympic games, keeping some of the world's top athletes ready to compete.
May 28, 20191 min read
Annular Tear Injuries
Most annular tears are the result of the natural aging process and are the result of wear and tear.
May 16, 20193 min read
Dr. Cafferky Welcomes ROSA Robot Knee System to Vail
Nathan Cafferky, MD and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery are proud to announce that the Zimmer Biomet ROSA knee system has...
Apr 16, 20191 min read
Do You Have One of These Common Shoulder Injuries?
Common Injuries of the Shoulder In the mountain communities where we practice, dislocations of the shoulder are a fairly common injury...
Apr 5, 20192 min read
VSO-Sponsored Athlete Jagger Koch Continues to Excel with "Rider of the Year" Award
Motocross racing season is about to kick off again, and VSO-sponsored racer Jagger Koch is not slowing down one bit. Picking Up Right...
Mar 19, 20192 min read
VSO At the Burton U.S. Open!
Golden Peak in Vail was the site as the world's best snowboarders once again showed the world why the Burton U.S. Open is the premier...
Mar 11, 20191 min read
Dr. Elton's Big Guide to Bunions
Ah, bunions. Imagine if you will, a freeloading guest. You don't expect their arrival. They soon wear out their welcome. After a while,...
Mar 1, 20196 min read
What is Knee Osteoarthritis?
What is Knee Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem for many people after middle age. OA is sometimes referred to as...
Feb 19, 20199 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...
Feb 12, 20192 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...
Feb 7, 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 25, 20191 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 21, 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 14, 20192 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...
Jan 2, 20195 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 20, 20185 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 19, 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 11, 20183 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 7, 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...
Dec 4, 20181 min read
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