Throughout the pandemic, some Summit County residents chose to self-quarantine – holding off on orthopaedic and other medical treatment to minimize their risk of contracting COVID-19. While some injuries might not require immediate care, many injuries could become worse over time or even lead to further problems down the road. Vail-Summit [...]
Cora Jackson started skiing at age 2. By age 9 she was competing in alpine skiing for Team Summit. “My favorite thing about ski racing is the fact that it has assisted me in the discovery of myself,” said Cora. “While it constantly challenges me to find my limits, ski racing allows [...]
Joint pain and stiffness caused by arthritis can be debilitating and limit daily activity. It is estimated that 24 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis. Arthritis occurs when the smooth cushion between bones (cartilage) breaks down making the joint painful, swollen, and difficult to move. Arthritis can affect any [...]
One of the most common traumatic knee injuries in athletics is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear. The ACL is a main stabilizing ligament in the knee. Athletes and recreational enthusiasts of all ages -- and experience levels -- can tear their ACL. Athletes who participate in high impact and pivoting sports [...]
Emily Walgast started swimming competitively in 8th grade. Her stroke of choice was backstroke. She competed in the 100 and 200 yard backstroke throughout highschool and now swims in college at Adams State University. “I always had issues with both of my shoulders during my swimming career,” said Emily. “My symptoms [...]
No matter what fitness routine you choose, minor tweaks and injuries are inevitable. CrossFit is no exception. Injuries happen in CrossFit, just as they do with weightlifting, bodybuilding, or running. Yet, there is still a widely held belief that CrossFit is a more dangerous sport compared to other activities. Is this true? [...]
Golf requires a great deal of skill, mental fortitude, and perseverance to become a true master of the sport. Although it may not look like a high impact sport, golf injuries can occur in participants of all skill levels. The explosive nature of a golf swing can put a great deal of [...]
There is no denying injuries are a common occurrence in mountain biking. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to minimize your risk of mountain bike injuries. Preparation can help you avoid a lot of common mountain biking injuries.Mountain biking injuries fall into two categories:Wear-and-tear injuries due to overtraining or poor techniqueAcute [...]
Marathon Training Tips Are you training for a marathon? Maybe you are training for your first marathon, or maybe you’re a veteran runner. Regardless of your running status, it is important to cross the finish line injury free. How do you finish a marathon without injury? Sports medicine specialist Dr. Richard [...]
What is ACL Revision Surgery?Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) revision surgery may be required when one tears a previously reconstructed ACL tendon graft. ACL reconstruction surgery has a success rate between 80-90%, but a surgically reconstructed ACL can also tear or fail. There are several reasons why a reconstructed ACL fails. Common reasons are (1) [...]
What is a Partial Knee Replacement? A partial knee replacement -- also referred to as unicompartmental arthroplasty-- is a replacement or resurfacing procedure to treat severe arthritis which is confined to mainly one part of the knee. The 3 compartments of the knee are: Patellofemoral compartment - front of the knee, between the [...]
What is Arthroscopic PCL Reconstruction?The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is a primary stabilizing ligament of the knee, preventing the tibia from going backward in relationship to the femur. People can tear their PCL as a result of severe trauma to the knee. The usual mechanism is one in which the tibia bone is forced [...]
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“If you suffer this sort of injury Dr. Cunningham and his team are the people you want to see. They have preformed 1,000s of knee and shoulder surgeries, it’s what they do. The whole time they were supportive, realistic with recovery expectations and did phenomenal work. I hope to be just a one time customer but I can’t recommend them enough for those who suffer an injury like I did. Dr. Cunningham is one of the best knee and shoulder doctors in Vail.”
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