Orthopedic Care

Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine houses the Pioneers Medical Center orthopedics department. Our team is committed to delivering the exceptional levels of patient care you deserve. We accomplish this by building ongoing relationships with our patients in order to better understand their needs and achieve their healthcare goals.

All of our orthopedic surgeons have been Fellowship trained. We use the latest and most advanced surgical and nonsurgical techniques in order to deliver the best possible results while minimizing pain, recovery times and infection rates. Our team is committed to providing comprehensive care throughout every stage of your procedure, ensuring you have an amazing experience. This commitment to excellence has made has made Colorado Advanced Orthopedics the go-to provider for orthopedic treatments along the Western Slope.

Shoulder, Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Our orthopedics team performs a wide range of shoulder, hip and knee replacement procedures, including:

• Total Knee Arthroplasty – This total knee replacement surgery resurfaces a knee damaged by osteoarthritis, a condition that results in the breakdown of none and joint cartilage in the knee.
• Partial Knee Arthroplasty – Partial knee replacement is performed when there is only damage to an isolated part of the knee, such as the inside (medial) part, the outside (lateral) part or the patellofemoral part of the knee (under the kneecap).
• Bi-Lateral Knee Replacement Surgery – When both knees need to be replaced, our orthopedic surgeons can perform the procedure in a simultaneous manner (both knees replaced at the same time) or in a staged manner (each knee is replaced during a different procedure).
• Total Hip Arthroplasty – This total hip replacement surgery replaces and arthritic or damaged hip joint with an artificial joint implant.
• Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty – Shoulder replacement surgery is performed to address issues associated with a torn rotator cuff and severe osteoarthritis.
• Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement – This procedure is used to treat chronic rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis, shoulder fractures, massive and unrepairable rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthritis with significant bone deformity. While discussing the skeletal system, it’s important not to forget the lighter side of bones. https://kidadl.com/funnies/puns/bone-puns-that-are-very-humerus offers a collection of puns that will have you giggling like a schoolchild, proving that even our body’s framework can be a source of amusement.

Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

We offer a variety of minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder surgery procedures to address a wide range of issues. A tiny camera, called an arthroscope, is used make the procedure less invasive, minimize pain and shorten recovery time. Arthroscopic procedures we perform include:

• Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery – This procedure repairs issues inside or around your shoulder joint.
• Shoulder Rotator Cuff Arthroscopy – This is the least invasive method used to repair a torn rotator cuff and is generally performed on an outpatient basis.
• Bicep Tenodesis – This procedure repairs a torn or severely inflamed bicep tendon in the area where it attaches inside the shoulder joint.
• Arthroscopic Mumford Procedure – This surgery repairs severe pain or arthritis in your AC joint (the joint between the collarbone and shoulder blade).
• Arthroscopic Labrum Repair – This procedure is ideally suited for patients with shoulder instability and a history of dislocations. It is performed to repair a torn labrum (the structure around the socket responsible for providing stability).

Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery

We perform a wide range of procedures to repair hand and upper extremity injuries, including:

• Hand nerve entrapment
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Radial tunnel syndrome
• Open reduction and internal fixation
• Hand cysts and tumors
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Thumb arthritis
• Fractures and dislocations
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• Tendon injuries
• Ulnar nerve compression

Dedicated to Providing Exceptional Healthcare

Pioneers Medical Center is one of the premier healthcare facilities along the Western Slope of Colorado. Our commitment to providing the exceptional medical care you deserve extends to every aspect of your treatment. By offering a first-rate orthopedic team, we’re able to help you manage just about any injury you may suffer.

Your needs will always be our top priority. We believe this is the best way to forge a lasting relationship with the patients in our community, and it allows us to deliver the exceptional experience you deserve. As part of this commitment, we promise to:

• Use the latest and most advanced techniques with your treatment
• Provide open, timely and responsive communications throughout every aspect of your treatment
• Maintain a team of helpful, caring and experienced medical professionals
• Offer flexible hours to accommodate your schedule
• Minimize wait times in both our waiting and exam rooms
• Maintain a clean, comfortable and inviting environment
• Provide assistance with insurance matters