Dr. Mark Flanigan has summited all of Colorado’s 58 14,000-foot peaks, plus other mountains, too. In June 2020, he climbed 12,504-foot Mt. Ptarmigan. On the way down, he realized he might need to do something about his knees. “Going up was not so difficult, but it took me forever to get down,” says the recently…
There are hundreds of rollercoasters throughout North American amusement parks. Although they can be fun and exciting, every year, thousands of injuries occur. To find out how to protect your spine at amusement parks, check out the article below. How Roller Coasters Can Lead To Injuries While riding a roller coaster is exciting, there’s nothing…
The progression of osteopenia or osteoporosis can be slowed down by taking some critical steps to maintain and improve your bone health. This week, we will look at the first of a three part series to the five steps to maintaining better bone health. Call us today to schedule an appointment with our expert physicians. According…
The experts at Center for Spine and Orthopedics are experienced in total knee replacement surgery and dedicated to our patients overall quality of life. If you feel you could benefit from knee replacement surgery, read the article below and contact our knowledgeable team to get started on your treatment. If your knee is severely damaged…
Your whole body works in unison when dealing with pain or recovering from an injury, surgery, etc. Read below on the importance of exercise when you are in pain along with exercises to help guide you through the process to improve your pain. As always, the Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons, along with our rehab specialists,…
Colorado outdoorsman, Mike McDonald, was ice climbing in Colorado Springs to prepare for an ascent of Mt. Everest in fall 2002 when his crampon loosened, causing him to slip. McDonald tore the cartilage in his left knee. After the accident, he was in constant pain and could hardly walk, even with crutches. The mountaineer went…