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People suffering from hip pain, arthritis, stiffness, or limited hip movement can choose minimally invasive surgery when a hip replacement is needed. Anterior hip replacement surgery is one of the least invasive joint replacement options. This…

An ankle sprain is an injury that is just as common as it is painful. But the sports medicine experts at Aspen Orthopedic Specialists are dedicated to helping you avoid this injury so you can stay active. An ankle sprain is caused by the stretching…

Local surgeon Justin Peterson, D.O., of Aspen Orthopedic Specialists will be giving a sports medicine presentation on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the 2019 Annual Fall Meeting for the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. Dr. Peterson will present…

Whether you are training over a prolonged period or playing hard during a competition, hydration can keep you at peak performance and help you avoid serious health risks. Dehydration in athletes can lead to decreased coordination, fatigue, headaches…

In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries that involve both compression and twisting across the joint, which is a common occurrence in contact sports, like football, as well as in…

It’s a trend happening on playing fields and basketball courts at an alarming rate: a young girl jumps or pivots and collapses in excruciating pain. In fact, teenage girls sustain serious knee injuries, like ACL tears, at much higher rates…

If you are suffering from back, neck, or spine pain and are in need of surgery, minimally invasive surgery may be an option you should consider. Minimally invasive spinal surgeries offer many benefits, such as shorter recovery times, smaller…

Back and neck pain will afflict nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. Our spine doctor says one of the most common causes of that pain is poor posture. The following tips will keep you aligned, help improve your…

The lower back is one of the most common sources of pain, but the upper portion of the spine—called the cervical spine—can also be a pain in the neck. Artificial disc replacement is a procedure that can offer pain relief and restore function. The…

When your shoes don’t fit right, your feet can be subject to injury or even permanent deformity. These problems include soreness, blisters, calluses, corns, bunions, and hammertoe. Wearing well-fitting shoes can prevent pain and discomfort in your…