Degenerative arthritis occurs when the smooth cartilage between the bones starts to break down and wear away. Our active lifestyles increase the wear and tear on our joints. An estimated 33.6% (12.4 million) adults over the age of 65 will be affected by degenerative arthritis. Isolated kneecap arthritis (patellofemoral arthritis) is the breakdown of cartilage [...]
IT band syndrome - The illiotibial band is a long band of fascia that runs from the outer hip down the outside of the thigh to the outside of the knee on the tibia. Runners tend to have lateral leg pain that normally starts at the knee and moves its way up. The reasons for [...]
Dr. Cunningham discusses whether those who suffer from severe knee arthritis might be good candidates for a partial knee replacement. Full Article: Vail Daily health column: Are you a candidate for partial knee replacement surgery?
In his regular "Ask a Sports Medicine Doc" column that runs in the Vail Daily News and the Summit Daily News, Dr. Rick Cunningham looks at treatments and substitutes for a torn meniscus. Full Article: Vail doc talks about how to fix a torn meniscus
In his regular "Ask a Sports Medicine Doc" column that runs in the Summit Daily News, Dr. Cunningham looks at treatments and substitutes for a torn meniscus. Full Article: Ask a Sports Medicine Doc: Treatments and substitutes for a torn meniscus
Dr. Rick Cunningham talks with the Vail Daily News about the impact he and his Vail-Summit Orthopaedics colleague, Dr. Peter Janes, were able to accomplish while in Rwanda. Full Article: Vail-Summit surgeons lead medical mission trip to Rwanda
Dr. Cunningham writes about IT band syndrome - a common condition among runners and cyclists - in the Vail Daily News. Full Article: Vail Daily health column: Knee pain in runners and cyclists could be Iliotibial band (IT) syndrome
With baseball season upon us, Dr. Cunningham received a question from a local baseball coach asking him to explain what happens inside the shoulder and elbow during pitching. He addresses the question in this week's "Ask a Sports Medicine Doc" column. Full Article: The stresses on joints in young pitchers [...]
Dr. Cunningham answers the following question, "My 17-year-old son sprained his ankle in a basketball game recently. How long does it take for an ankle sprain to heal?" Full Article: Ask a Sports Medicine Doc: Ankle sprains
A patient asks Dr. Cunningham about pain and weakness in the shoulder several months after falling on the ice. Dr. Cunningham discusses why he may have torn his rotator cuff. Full Article: Ask a sports medicine doc: Rotator cuff tendon tears.
Dr. Cunningham writes about a 14-year old competitive ski racer with hip pain. Could she have a labral tear? Full Article: Ask a Sports Medicine Doc: Hip injuries among youth
Dr. Cunningham says tibial plateau fractures are a common injury among skiers which can be serious. He writes about the condition in his regular "Ask A Sports Doc" column that runs weekly in the Summit Daily News. Full Article: Tibial plateau fractures can be a serious injury
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