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
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
Golf injuries, believe it or not, are rather common, with injury rates ranging from 25% to 60% of players. Although we see relatively few traumatic injuries compared to other contact sports, the repetitive nature of the golf swing places us at risk for many overuse injuries. Individuals over the age of 50 and those with … read more
Many adults are surprised to discover they have a condition called scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine. Unlike a normal spine that gently curves from back to front in a subtle S shape, spines with scoliosis curve from side to side in a C or S shape. If the curvature of the spine deviates … read more
Achy feet are common, especially among our active Colorado population but there are times when achy feet are telling of something more than overused or overly tired feet. Here are some tips for when you should be seeking medical attention—specifically that of a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon. Severe pain after an ankle sprain Significant … read more