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Pain in the Back of the Heel — What’s the Deal?
You started at dawn and after eight hours of hiking, you’re almost to Crested Butte, and then it happens—pain in the back of the heel. It...
Dr. Peter Stern Inspires Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Peter Stern, the Norman S. and Elizabeth C.A. Hill Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Hand surgery, at UCHealth and University of Cincinnati College of...
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: A Patient’s Expectations Exceeded
No Signs of Slowing: An Octogenarian Experiences Surgery Success! Every day Aspen Valley residents redefine what aging looks like. In fact, a national health survey revealed...
Ten Causes of Hip Joint Pain and How to Treat It
Whether you're experiencing hip pain at night, during regular exercise or about your daily activities, having access to local and personalized orthopedic care is critical to...
A. Lee Osterman, MD Discusses the Classic Topic of the Placebo Effect
While the placebo effect has been discussed in the medical world for years, the use of it during actual surgical treatment has surprisingly positive results. On...
No Sprain, No Gain: Sprained Ankle Treatment Strategies the Active Aspenite Needs Now
Seek Sprained Ankle Treatment to Prevent Long-Term Problems Twists and Turns For many of us in the Roaring Fork Valley, sprains are a reality of our...
Don’t Let Pain in the Back of the Knee Keep You from Physical Activity
Athletes and active individuals are often curious about what causes pain in the back of the knee. Since the knee is a complex joint made up...
Dr. Edwin P. Su, of Hospital for Special Surgery, Invigorates Attendees With Questions on Hip Resurfacing
Since recently announcing an affiliation with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), OrthoAspen was thrilled to bring in one of the HSS physicians, Dr. Edwin Su, to...
Check Out the Dos and Don’ts of Healing a Sprained Ankle
Did you know that, according to one study, 14% of all sports-related orthopedic emergency visits were the result of an ankle injury—namely, a sprain? As one...
The Aspen FAQ Guide to ACL Surgery
Even if you’re experienced, a high-intensity activity may result in high-intensity injuries. Among most of the residents and visitors of the Aspen area, activities like hiking,...