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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.
Non-Surgical Treatments for Back Pain: Finding Relief Without Surgery
Back pain is one of the leading causes that brings people to the doctor’s office, yet it’s often misunderstood. While certain spinal...
5 days ago3 min read
What is Spinal Stenosis? Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Risks
At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON), we specialize in diagnosing and treating spinal conditions that impact mobility and...
Mar 153 min read
Managing Degenerative Disc Disease with Dr. Ernest Braxton at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a spine condition that can hinder movement and cause significant discomfort. At Vail-Summit...
Jan 152 min read
Understanding Radiculopathy
Imagine experiencing sharp, shooting pain radiating from your neck down your arm, or perhaps from your lower back down into your leg,...
Sep 15, 20243 min read
Understanding Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Imagine waking up with persistent lower back pain that radiates down into your legs, or perhaps feeling instability in your spine as if...
Sep 1, 20242 min read
What Is Interventional Spine Medicine?
A specialty within neurology and neuro-spine medicine, interventional spine medicine treats patients who are seeking back pain relief.
May 4, 20232 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
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 24, 20181 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...
Nov 7, 20184 min read
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