Welcoming New Medical Student Marina Mesiha

The Center for Spine and Orthopedics (CSO) welcomes new Rocky Vista University medical student Marina Mesiha, who will be with CSO from February 27–March 24. Marina earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences with honors from Colorado State University in Fort Collins.  She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading dystopian/utopian…

Non–Operative Treatments for Chronic Pain Available at the Center for Spine and Orthopedics

Non–Operative Treatments for Chronic Pain Available at the Center for Spine and Orthopedics

The Center for Spine and Orthopedics offers comprehensive physical medicine & rehabilitation for managing chronic pain. Our physiatrists offer a variety of diagnostic and non-operative pain management options, including ultrasound-guided injections, generative medicine, therapeutic neural blockade and acupuncture. These may be prescribed in combination or alone. Our physicians also work in partnership with local physical…

Amanda Gonyea’s Story Pain-free After Spinal Fusion

Amanda Gonyea’s Story: Pain-Free After Spinal Fusion

Sword fighter Amanda Gonyea spent a year seeing physicians who said that her chronic back pain was caused by excess weight. The 48-year old woman lost 150 pounds, but the pain did not go away. A friend recommended that she visit the Center for Spine and Orthopedics (CSO). “I came to CSO for my left foot…