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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.
VSON Wins AAOE 2020 Practice Of The Year Award
Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) is proud to announce that we have been named the 2020 Practice of the Year.
May 5, 20201 min read
VSON Innovative Wide-Awake Hand Surgeries
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.
Feb 5, 20202 min read
The Exciting Development of Joint Centers
In the last 10 to 20 years, studies have shown that specialized joint centers improve patient outcomes. These are centers that educate patie
Jan 2, 20205 min read
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Symptoms of this disorder include neck pain, shoulder pain, and potentially pain that radiates down the arm and to the hand.
Dec 26, 20193 min read
Dr Elton's Marathon-Running Patient Just Keeps Going
Frank has run over 200 Marathons and continues to participate in them after undergoing surgery with Dr. Elton.
Dec 18, 20196 min read
Dr. Braxton Co-Authors New Study
VSON is proud to announce that Dr. Ernest Braxton recently co-authored a study that is published in the latest issue of Spine Magazine.
Dec 16, 20191 min read
VSON Docs Support World Cup & Local Skiers
VSON Docs had a typically busy weekend assisting the U.S. Ski Team athletes in both Beaver Creek and Lake Louise this weekend.
Dec 9, 20192 min read
What is Sports Medicine?
Sports Medicine experts have dedicated their practices to the treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as to educating athletes on inju
Dec 3, 20192 min read
What is Frozen Shoulder?
In a nutshell, frozen shoulder is a stiffening of the shoulder. It is also knowns as adhesive capsulitis.
Nov 19, 20192 min read
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot.
Nov 7, 20193 min read
Easy Tips To Help You Avoid Ski and Snowboard Injuries this Season
Dr. Sterett and his team have whipped up an infographic to help you minimize your chance of injury this winter.
Nov 5, 20192 min read
What is Spinal Stenosis?
In the rear of each vertebra, we have a large opening called the spinal canal. The spinal cord runs through this opening in both the...
Nov 1, 20192 min read
What Is An ACL Tear?
The ACL tear can happen when an athlete suffers a prolonged, twisting fall. We see it skiing quite often.
Oct 28, 20193 min read
Meet Dr. Erik Dorf
Born and raised in the Vail Valley, Dr. Erik Dorf is thrilled to be serving our community as one of Vail & Summit County's top surgeons.
Oct 24, 20192 min read
What are the Most Common Hand & Wrist Injuries?
The hand & wrist are unique and complicated. Let's talk about the most common injuries to this fascinating part of the body.
Oct 21, 20193 min read
ATC Fellows Reflect on their First Months with VSON
We recently got a chance to check in with our ATC fellows Miranda Kruse, Michael Donohue, and Reh Vanatta and how their first couple of mon
Oct 10, 20197 min read
Repairing a Torn Hamstring Tendon
When a patient tears their hamstring tendon they often describe the sensation of being shot in the back of their thigh.
Oct 7, 20193 min read
Do You Need To Have Surgery For a Meniscus Tear?
The meniscus acts as a "cushion cartilage" for the knee.
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Spinal Stenosis: How is my Hip Pain Coming from my Back?
Spinal Stenosis: How is my Hip Pain Coming from my Back? Many times in medicine there is cross over between conditions when considering...
Sep 26, 20193 min read
Treating Dislocated Shoulders
Shoulder dislocations are the most common joint dislocations. This is due to the fact that the shoulder socket is very shallow.
Sep 20, 20193 min read
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