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Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

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For many people, knee pain has become an unwelcome part of life. Your knees help support your weight and let your legs bend and move. Almost any movement that uses your legs relies on your knees. Osteoarthritis of the knee happens when cartilage in your knee joint breaks down. When this happens, the bones in […]

Tendonitis Of The Biceps

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Tendonitis of the biceps isn’t just about pain, although there is plenty of that: pain that interferes with your activities of daily living, pain that interferes with your sleep, chronic sharp pain with persistent inflammation that can lead to a long list of complications and long-term consequences from progressive shoulder/arm weakness to possible permanent loss […]

Knee Arthroscopy

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Your knees help support your weight and let your legs bend and move. Almost any movement that uses your legs relies on your knees — your knees help when you’re walking, running, and jumping. Neglecting a long-term knee injury increases the likelihood of developing degenerative conditions and causing irreversible joint damage. Conditions like osteoarthritis, characterized by […]

Chronic Elbow Instability

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When we think about performing tasks with the upper extremities, what usually comes to mind is our hands and wrists. But without the elbow, so much of what you do each day would be impossible. Think about it: Without your elbow, which governs the placement of your hand in space, much of your upper body […]

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

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Because the symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) can be confused with other conditions, proper evaluation is essential so that a correct diagnosis can be made and appropriate treatment initiated. That’s why the place to start is with one of the accomplished and highly skilled specialists at the Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence in Colorado Springs, […]

Post Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

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Post-tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a painful condition. Without treatment, the collapsed flat foot that develops from PTTD eventually becomes rigid, and arthritis develops in the foot and ankle. Post tibial tendon dysfunction is usually progressive, which means it will keep getting worse, especially if it isn’t treated early. The place to get the right diagnosis […]

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

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A damaged knee can be very painful, limiting your normal activities and significantly reducing your quality of life. When knee pain and dysfunction interfere significantly with daily activities, work, exercise, and social activities, it may be time to consider minimally invasive knee replacement. That’s the time to see the highly skilled and leading orthopedic specialists […]

Hand Fractures

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Your hands play an important role in interacting with the world around you. Breaking one of your hand bones can mean weeks (or longer) of learning new or different ways of navigating your routine. The bones in a normal hand line up precisely, letting you perform many specialized functions like grasping a pen or manipulating […]

CCOE: Your Go-To Orthopedic Solution for Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

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Skiing and snowboarding bring thrilling experiences to Colorado’s winter landscape, drawing adventure enthusiasts to the slopes. But with these high-energy sports comes an increased risk of injury. The Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence (CCOE) is your go-to solution for skiing and snowboarding injuries, offering comprehensive care for knee, shoulder, wrist, and other common injuries. With […]