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
Six of The Most Common Injuries Seen in Runners
As runners and athletes, it is common to experience aches and pains. Here are the six most common injuries runners face and the fixes for them from Dr. Michael Ellman, sports medicine specialist! Iliotibial Band Syndrome Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a when the tendon tissue that runs along the outside of the hip, thigh, … read more