by otm | May 29, 2025 | Specialty, Shoulder Disorders, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine
If you’re feeling nagging discomfort or sharp pain between your shoulder blades, especially after working at a desk or finishing a workout, you’re not alone. At Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR), many of our patients report upper back...
by otm | Apr 16, 2025 | Specialty, Knee Disorders, Physiatry, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
An ACL tear is one of the most common and frustrating knee injuries for athletes and active individuals. Whether you twisted your knee on the field or felt a sudden pop during a workout, knowing your treatment options and recovery path is key to getting back to what...
by otm | Apr 25, 2024 | Specialty, Sports Medicine
A twisted ankle or injured shoulder can mean more than just a few weeks off the field or in rehab. It can be a trigger that causes arthritis from injury later in life. There are many instances in which sports injuries have lead to arthritis in adults. Arthritis...
by otm | Mar 4, 2024 | Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Hip Arthroscopy, Specialty
Welcome to our latest blog post, where we uncover the connection between dehydration and hip pain. We explore what dehydrated hips mean, discuss if dehydration can cause hip pain, and identify signs that suggest more than just inadequate fluid intake is at play. At...
by Carli Taylor-Drake | Jan 21, 2024 | Shoulder Disorders, Specialty
Welcome to our latest blog installment featuring Dr. Timothy Pater, an esteemed specialist at Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. With a focus on Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery and expertise in Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Dr. Pater brings a wealth of...
by otm | Dec 6, 2023 | Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Knee Disorders, Specialty
Sometimes called “runners knee,” patellofemoral pain is very common in people who participate in sports. Supportive knee braces for patellofemoral pain syndrome are a common way of relieving pain, but not the only form of recognized treatment. Patellofemoral pain...
