Orthopedic care

Orthopedic problems are painful, stressful issues, but it's our job to ease your mind and help you heal.

When you experience a severe musculoskeletal issue or limb injury, you may have lots of questions. Will you be able to do the activities you love again? Is surgery the only option? Our orthopedic team can answer these questions and any others you have. We offer many treatment options, nonsurgical and surgical, and we'll work together with you to get you back to maximum mobility and function.

Treatments offered by our orthopedic specialists

After diagnosing your condition, we create a personalized treatment plan designed around your unique needs and lifestyle. This plan may include:

Nonsurgical treatments

Orthopedists at our practices opt for nonsurgical care whenever possible. Nonsurgical care may include:

Orthopedic surgery

We offer minimally invasive procedures and traditional open surgery to treat bone issues and disorders, including:

• Arthroscopy — Use of a scope equipped with a miniature camera and tools to complete surgery
• External fixation — Surgical treatment to attach devices to the bones from outside of the body
• Internal fixation — Surgical insertion of plates, screws and titanium rods in relation to bones inside the body

Specialty orthopedic services

Our orthopedic clinics offer a wide range of highly advanced programs for specific conditions or issues.

Arthritis care

With arthritis, the cartilage wears thin through age or becomes inflamed by your body's immune system. The result is swelling, pain and, potentially, joint deformity.

You may receive anti-inflammatory medications and other nonsurgical care as first line of treatment. However, if your condition is advanced, you may feel as though all conservative methods have been exhausted. Don't lose hope. We provide many options — including minimally invasive procedures and total joint replacement surgery — to keep your joints strong, stable, flexible and mobile. We want to help you be as active as possible with minimal discomfort.

Fracture care

Fractures require immediate care whether the bone injury is a barely visible hairline crack or a complex break in multiple places. Our orthopedic surgeons are experts at caring for many fractures and offer treatments such as casts, surgery and rehabilitation services to restore your performance. No matter the fracture type, we diagnose the underlying cause and plan your treatment to best help you heal and restore your function.

Joint care and replacement

Chronic joint pain can interrupt your livelihood and cause significant discomfort. Our priority is to ensure your comfort and confidence as we move through your treatment and a personalized rehabilitation plan.

Our physicians have taken additional training to treat advanced orthopedic conditions, specializing in:

• Foot and ankle care — covering simple to complex conditions, including broken legs, birth abnormalities, clubfoot repairs, ankle replacement and Achilles tendon repairs.
• Hip care and replacement — including arthroscopic surgery for hip pain and total hip replacements. We offer a broad spectrum of treatment including pre-operative preparation and rehabilitative services.
• Knee care and replacement — including total knee replacements. You'll have access to innovative surgeries and the resources you need to get back to your routine.
• Shoulder care and replacement —including minimally invasive procedures, such as arthroscopy, and total shoulder replacements.

Limb preservation

Some infections, traumatic injuries, cancers or chronic illnesses can threaten your limb health. When such situations arise, we act quickly and consult with specialists who have training in innovative limb preservation techniques.

In certain situations, it's possible that part of your treatment will include amputation. When this happens, we'll do everything we can to make sure you have the knowledge and resources you need to make an informed decision about your care.

We'll also work closely with our partners, Colorado Limb Consultants, to restore your mobility and function as fully as possible.

Orthopedic trauma care

We’re the only group of orthopedic surgeons in the region that focuses specifically on trauma care. Our experts are one of the trusted sources for performing complex orthopedic surgery for traumatic injury patients and nonhealing fractures. We work with emergency and urgent care physicians to care for adults and children.

Our doctors and surgeons have advanced training to provide expert care using the latest technology and innovative techniques. You'll have access to care at one of our clinics or the nearest trauma center.

Trauma Frequently Asked Questions

Pediatric orthopedic services

We understand your concern for your child when their muscle and bone health is threatened by a condition or injury. Our pediatric orthopedic teams have additional training in pediatric bone, joint and spine care. We keep their growing musculoskeletal system in mind while ensuring they get the orthopedic treatment that's right for them.

Sports medicine

Our sports medicine team cares for your injury whether you're a daily walker, weekly fitness enthusiast, weekend hiker or full-time professional athlete. As part of our sports medicine programs, our physicians treat a broad spectrum of sports injuries, including sprains, torn tendons, dislocated shoulders, tennis elbows and skier's thumbs. We personalize treatment with services such as rotator cuff repairs, Achilles tendon surgery and tennis elbow procedures. We also develop recovery programs to help you return to the activity you love as quickly as possible.

Work injury services

We understand that when you're injured on the job, the situation affects your day-to-day activities, and also your livelihood. We approach your work injury with this in mind, which means you will receive timely, state-of-the-art treatment and access to the latest therapy methods.