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Success Story: How endurance athlete Ryan Law got back on the race course after surgery with Dr. Ng

October 4, 2018

Ryan Law loves to run. So much, that in the past seven years, he’s run 11 marathons and seven ultra-marathons/endurance events (3X50 milers, 4X55k+, and Half Ironman – this guy knows how to #BeActive – we are talking serious distance here people!). But for years, he had been fighting through a chronic injury that was painful and performance-depleting. After extensive online research to better understand the risks and potential upside of having surgery, in October,

What is causing my hip pain? A look at top causes and how to treat them.

August 31, 2018

As the largest, and one of the strongest joints in the body, your hips can put up with a lot of repetitive motion and wear. Cartilage cushions the ball-and-socket to allow for smooth rotation as you walk, run and move.To keep your hip moving smoothly, a complex network of bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons must all work in harmony. But as with all joints, the hip cannot withstand endless overuse,and the muscles, tendons and cartilage

The Anterior Approach to Hip Surgery

July 31, 2018

Seminar on August 23 at 6:30 pm at Sky Ridge Medical Center in the Auditorium on the Garden Level.

When is it time to consider shoulder replacement surgery?

July 30, 2018

And what type of surgery is right for you? Shoulder replacement surgery requires careful thought and planning, but for those who’ve exhausted other treatment options, it can be the best way to restore range of motion, relieve pain and help you return to an active lifestyle. Many different conditions can lead to the severe pain and joint degeneration that necessitates a shoulder replacement, including various types of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis), serious fractures,

Dr. Keith Jacobson - 2018-2019 President-Elect for ABFAS

Dr. Keith Jacobson Elected as 2018-2019 President-Elect by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

July 30, 2018

DENVER – July 26, 2018 –Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists is pleased to announce that Keith Jacobson, DPM will serve as an executive officer of the 2018-2019 American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) President-Elect. His term begins September 1. Dr. Jacobson is board certified in reconstructive rear foot/ankle surgery and foot surgery By the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He’s a national expert in foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot and ankle

Painful bump on the side of your big toe? Why you shouldn’t ignore a bunion.

July 10, 2018

That painful bony bump on the side of your big toe? It’s probably a bunion. Nearly a quarter of people age 18-65 have bunions, making them one of the most common foot issues among adults. They also run in families and are more prevalent among women (thanks, cute heels), and among those over 65. In fact, more than a third of people over age 65 (36 percent) have bunions. Whether it runs in your family

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado Selects Clarify Health as Partner for Real-Time Patient Guidance

July 10, 2018

Colorado’s largest independent orthopedic, spine, and hand surgery group deploys Clarify’s Care Journey Platform to streamline clinician workflow and improve patient experience June 19, 2018 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time READ MORE>>

Common Causes of Lower Back Pain (and How to Prevent Them)

May 22, 2018

Roughly 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at one time or another, making it the third most burdensome condition among Americans according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study. Thankfully, most lower back pain is “acute” – or short-term – lasting only a few days or weeks. This type of pain typically comes from strain on the lower back muscles after repetitive motion or heavy lifting, and symptoms can be relieved with

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