10 Things You Should Know About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases in the country, affecting more than 10 million Americans with another 30 million at risk. Top 5 Things to Know about Osteoporosis 1. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in humans and it literally means “porous bones.” It is characterized by decreased bone strength … read more
The Little Solution to Big Toe Pain: Cartiva
Big toe pain can have many causes but for those who suffer from osteoarthritis there is a new solution, Cartiva. The Cartiva implant is a new option to reduce or eliminate big toe pain caused by osteoarthritis in the joint. Osteoarthritis is a disease that can affect every joint of the body, it leads to … read more
The Importance of Physician Advocacy
On February 3, Dr. Mitchell Seemann, Medical Director at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, sat on a panel for the Colorado Medical Society to help teach students the value of knowing your elected officials. Dr. Seemann and Congressman Ed Perlmutter agreed that developing relationships with your elected officials before you need them can help in … read more
SI-Joint Pain: The Hidden Cause of Low Back Pain
Up to 85% of Americans suffer from low back pain at some point in their life. While there are many causes of lower back pain, a commonly overlooked cause is SI Joint Dysfunction, also known as sacroiliac joint pain, and sacral pain. It is estimated that 15-30% of low back pain is caused by SI … read more
The Top 5 Things to Know about Mako Joint Replacement
Have you heard about Mako Robotic Arm Assisted joint replacement? Maybe you’ve heard (or seen) it when searching for your options for joint replacement—it has been called MAKOplasty, Mako plasty, RIO, or just MAKO. We are here to give you the top five things to know about Mako Joint Replacement. 1. What is Mako? Mako … read more