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Dr. Jesse Chrastil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee arthritis. He joined Panorama and works in our Highlands Ranch and Denver Tech Center clinics where he focused on helping people overcome arthritis with hip and knee replacement.  While Dr. Chrastil performs hospital-based joint replacements, he is a big fan of same-day … read more

If you have a sore, stiff, arthritic and worn out joint, going in to the hospital or surgery center in the morning and leaving later that day with new joint sounds like a great way to get on the road to recovery quickly. With today’s joint replacement techniques and pain control, it’s possible. Patients are … read more

Do I really need to have spine surgery?  Will it relieve my symptoms?  Will I become paralyzed if I don’t have surgery? How long will the recovery be? These are some of the many questions patients have when they are considering spine surgery.  Deciding whether or not surgery is right fo you is a big decision … read more

There tends be a lot of questions and often misconceptions around partial knee replacement. Is it as good as a total knee replacement? Why get a partial knee replacement when I can get a full replacement?  Some patients are skeptical because they think a partial replacement may only be a temporary solution.  If I get … read more

Foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons are MDs (medical doctors) and DOs (doctors of osteopathy) who have expert training in both whole body health and medicine and specific extra training in foot and ankle conditions. This comprehensive training allows them to evaluate your condition in the context of all of your health needs. Whether your pain … read more