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Wet Spring Snow Increases the Risk of ACL Injuries for Skiers

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Spring skiing often means wetter, heavier snow which can increase the risk of injury compared to skiing on lighter, drier snow. Knee injuries, including strained or torn ACLs (anterior cruciate ligament), are especially common in these conditions. Why can wetter snow create more injuries? There are a few reasons: Increased resistance: Wet, heavy snow provides […]

Mallet Finger

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A mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger that causes it to bend inwards toward the palm. The end of the finger can’t be straightened because the tendon connecting the muscle to the finger bone is stretched or torn. People with mallet fingers may delay seeking medical attention—even though they are […]

SLAP Tear

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SLAP tears happen when you tear the cartilage in the inner part of your shoulder joint. The tears can be caused by injury or overuse and make it painful or difficult for you to move your shoulder and arm. Left untreated, these tears can cause chronic pain, limit how much you can use your arm […]

Pilon Fracture Of The Ankle

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Anyone can get a pilon fracture of the ankle. Pilon fractures can have significant effects on a patient’s life and should therefore be seen as potentially disabling injuries. These injuries were first described more than 100 years ago, and today they are still as challenging to treat. This makes finding the most skilled, experienced surgeons […]

Patellar Tendon Tear

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Patellar tendon tears can happen for many reasons and affect many different people. It can occur from chronic overuse or may arise from sudden traumatic incidents. It can be the result of accidents around the home. Often, athletes suffer from this painful condition that can prevent them from participating in athletic competitions or doing the […]

Lumbar Laminectomy

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Back pain is a common ailment for most people. Whether it’s pain from an aching arthritic joint or the occasional flare-up from “overdoing it”, back pain typically comes and goes. There is a type of back pain, however, caused by a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, that’s persistent. Spinal pain caused by pressure […]

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

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Many people have probably never heard of cubital tunnel syndrome, but if they had it, they would most certainly know. Cubital tunnel syndrome causes almost “electric” pain that feels a lot like the pain when you hit the “funny bone” in your elbow. The “funny bone” in the elbow is actually the ulnar nerve, a […]

Ice and Snow Contribute to Falls, Broken Wrists

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Colorado is notorious for fast-moving winter storms that quickly turn into sunny days. And while we all appreciate fast-melting snow, the constant melting and refreezing means plenty of icy walkways and streets, which can translate to lots of slips and falls, which can result in a broken wrist. When you’re out and about this winter, […]