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