Colorado Orthopedic News

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Knee Osteotomy

Knee Osteotomy

The knee is the likeliest joint in the body to develop arthritis and can significantly impact your life. Activities you once participated in readily can suddenly be challenging and can cause significant pain. It is

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glenoid labrum tear

Glenoid Labrum Tear

If left untreated, a glenoid labrum tear can lead to chronic pain, recurrent shoulder instability, and weakness. This can limit how much one can use the arm and shoulder, leading to more severe shoulder problems.

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Ankle Fracture, Broken Ankle

Ankle Fracture

If you have injured your ankle—particularly if it feels like a simple sprain—it is tempting to try to carry on walking on it. Which can mean you don’t get an X-ray for days or even

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hip dislocation

Hip Dislocation

Hip dislocation is an injury in which the ball joint of your hip comes out of its socket. A dislocated hip is considered a medical emergency. Both short-term relief and long-term recovery depend on urgent

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Hammer Toe

Hammer Toe

A hammer toe is so named because the affected toe resembles a hammer when the joint is stuck in an upright position. Initially, hammer toes are flexible and can be corrected with simple measures, but

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Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear

Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear

Consider how important the simple movement of just walking is, then imagine how disabling a lateral collateral ligament tear can be if it causes knee pain or causes your knee to give way. Your lateral

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