Colorado Orthopedic News

Stephen G. Thon, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Stephen Thon is an orthopedic surgeon born and raised in Denver, Colorado now practicing in the south Denver area. He is fellowship trained in the field of orthopedic Sports Medicine where he received expert training in arthroscopic and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures. His focus is on advanced arthroscopic techniques for repair and complex reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee joints. He has received specialized training in primary and revision rotator cuff repair surgery, shoulder instability surgery, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and shoulder replacement (shoulder arthroplasty).

Treatment Of Common Problems With

Shoulder
Elbow
Hip
Knee

Testimonials

Dr. Thon Never judged my circumstances or why I was injured from my car accident. I have never been put together better in my life. I have hardware in four different places on my body and my recovery will probably take about a year. I was treated with kindness and the upmost respect with bedside manner. I would recommend this office and the staff to anybody. Thank you

Specialties

Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy of the Shoulder, Knee, Hip and Elbow
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Instability
ACL Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Cartilage Restoration/Joint Preservation

Interests Outside of Surgery

Enjoying the outdoors
Hiking
Skiing
Cheering for Colorado Professional Sports Teams

Education

Fellowship – Sports Medicine – University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery – Tulane University, New Oreleans
M.D. – Tulane University of Medicine, New Orleans
B.A. – University of Colorado, Boulder

Certification

Board Certified – Orthopedic Surgery – Board Eligible

Memberships/Affiliations

AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society)
AOSSM (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine)
COS (Clinical Orthopaedic Society)
SOA (Southern Orthopaedic Association)
AANA (Arthroscopic Association of America)
LOA (Louisiana Orthopaedic Association)
AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
AMA (American Medical Association)

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