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Understanding the Hidden Injuries That Do Not Show Up on Initial Imaging A fall onto an outstretched hand is one of the most common injuries we see in the mountains. Whether it happens skiing in Vail, snowboarding in Beaver Creek, or biking in Breckenridge, the wrist often takes the force. Many patients are relieved when X rays are reported as normal. But weeks later, the wrist still hurts. Grip strength is reduced. Certain movements feel sharp or unstable. At Vail-Summit Ort

At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON), we understand how debilitating wrist pain can be, especially for athletes, outdoor...

When it comes to injuries of the wrist, few are as common as the distal radius fracture. At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery...

A wrist fracture and sprain are the most common arm injuries. Without proper treatment, a wrist injury can lead to long-term complications.

The wrist is a complex joint that bridges the bones, ligaments, and muscles of the hand to those of the forearm. Pain in the wrist is...

Dr. Erik Dorf has been doing wide awake had surgeries for a year-and-a-half now, completing more than 200 operations of its kind.

“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

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