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Why Choose Orthopaedic Urgent Care: Expert Care for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Why Choose Orthopaedic Urgent Care: Expert Care for Musculoskeletal Injuries

by otm | Aug 29, 2024 | General Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Why go to orthopaedic urgent care? When it comes to urgent medical needs, especially those involving injuries or orthopedic concerns, seeking specialized care can make a significant difference in your recovery. Orthopaedic urgent care centers, like OCR’s Longmont...
Will Neck Pain Cause Headaches? Understanding the Connection and Treatment Options

Will Neck Pain Cause Headaches? Understanding the Connection and Treatment Options

by otm | Aug 29, 2024 | Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine

Neck pain can often be linked to headaches, and understanding this connection is important for our well-being. In many cases, neck pain can indeed cause headaches, commonly referred to as cervicogenic headaches. “A cervicogenic headache is a pain that develops in the...
When Should I Be Concerned About Heel Pain and Should I Go to the Doctor?

When Should I Be Concerned About Heel Pain and Should I Go to the Doctor?

by otm | Jun 18, 2024 | Foot & Ankle, Podiatry

Heel pain can happen to anyone at any time and occasionally you might experience pain one day and be fine the next. This can leave you wondering, “When should I be concerned about heel pain?” Or if you should see a doctor or if you should let it resolve...
High School Sports Medicine Coverage

High School Sports Medicine Coverage

by otm | May 29, 2024 | Sponsorships, Community Involvement & Events

Poudre School District Fort Collins Fossil Ridge Poudre Rocky Mountain Timnath Wellington Thompson School District Berthoud Loveland Mountain View Thompson Valley Weld County Roosevelt Severance Valley Windsor Private Holy Family Resurrection Christian St Vrain Valley...
Can Sports Injuries Lead to Arthritis from Injury?

Can Sports Injuries Lead to Arthritis from Injury?

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...
Hydration and Hips: The Crucial Connection Explained for Symptoms of Dehydrated Hips

Hydration and Hips: The Crucial Connection Explained for Symptoms of Dehydrated Hips

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...
Shoulder Replacement Surgery –  FAQ with Dr. Timothy Pater

Shoulder Replacement Surgery – FAQ with Dr. Timothy Pater

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...
Does a Knee Brace for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Work?

Does a Knee Brace for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Work?

by otm | Dec 6, 2023 | Specialty, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Knee Disorders

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...
What is the Treatment for Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment

What is the Treatment for Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment

by Carli Taylor-Drake | Nov 15, 2023 | General Orthopaedics, Specialty

Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain*, a formidable challenge causing discomfort in the lower back, buttocks, or legs, requires effective treatment. Be it the aftermath of traumatic incidents, biomechanical intricacies, hormonal shifts, inflammatory joint disease, or...
Chronic Pain vs. Acute Pain in Orthopedic Conditions

Chronic Pain vs. Acute Pain in Orthopedic Conditions

by otm | Oct 10, 2023 | Specialty, Announcements & News

When something isn’t right with our bodies, we often feel acute or chronic pain telling us that something is wrong. The reason for the pain can sometimes be obvious, such as breaking a bone or a muscle strain. Other times, however, we might feel pain that doesn’t have...
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