Dry Needling for Orthopedic Injuries
Dry needling is a technique used by physical therapists to aid in the treatment and healing of some injuries. It is a fairly new and modern, evidence-based intervention for the treatment of pain and dysfunction in musculoskeletal conditions such as neck pain, shoulder impingement, tennis elbow, headaches, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and low back pain, … read more
Patient Safety in the Midst of the Coronavirus
Patient safety is always a top priority at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center. With Coronavirus (COVID19) now in Colorado, we want our patients to know that we have implemented several new procedures and protocols in an effort to keep our staff and our patients safe and healthy. We will continue to be in close contact … read more
Partial Knee Replacement – A Total Solution to A Partial Problem
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
Looking at Bone Density A Little Closer with a Trebecular Bone Score
When it comes to osteoporosis and bone health, getting a picture is an important step to fully understanding a patient’s condition and giving an accurate diagnosis. For many years the gold standard for assessing bone quality and diagnosing osteoporosis has been a DXA (dual x-ray absorptiometry) test. A DXA test helps identify bone strength and … read more
Five Reasons to Choose an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon
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