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Sean Baran, MD

Sean Baran, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon. Specialized in the treatment of Hip, Knee, Shoulder conditions and Sports Medicine.

He uses the latest medical technology with state of art medical facilities to provide his patients the best possible outcome. Visit - http://www.seanbaranmd.com for more details.

03/27/2026

People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here's everything you need to know about this common surgery.

Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% of these operations are done in people aged 50 to 69 years old.

03/20/2026

Exercising With Knee Pain: Do`s and Don`ts.

Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that....

03/13/2026

Exercising with knee or hip pain.

If you deal with knee and hip pain, it may be time to up your exercise game. More than just a good health habit, exercise is also an effective treatment for many knee and hip problems. And exercises that can strengthen muscles supporting knees and hips can be especially helpful.

03/10/2026

Lower Back and Hip Pain: What`s Causing It?

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you experience pain that radiates or is widespread.

03/03/2026

Matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation may yield high return to sports rate.

Results showed chondral defects of the knee treated with matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation may yield a high rate of patient satisfaction and return to sports in a community practice.

02/25/2026

I recently spoke with 9NEWS about the serious injuries from the crash involving Lindsey Vonn and the medical realities behind these situations. In the interview, I explain how severe leg fractures can become limb-threatening, how quickly surgeons need to act, and what recovery could look like, including the chances of walking or skiing again.
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Dr. Sean Baran, sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Western Orthopaedics, explains how a broken leg can lead to amputation risk.

02/24/2026

Does losing weight make an athlete better? Associations between body composition and performance.

In endurance sports such as running and cross-country skiing, a lighter body weight can improve relative power generation and reduce energy consumption. However, losing weight requires an energy deficit, which can negatively impact health and performance. Therefore, weight optimization always involv...

02/17/2026

Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder.

Calcific tendonitis is a common source of shoulder pain and can be a frustration given the severity of pain and the duration of symptoms. However, the news is not all bad. On a positive note, the vast majority of patients do find relief with nonsurgical treatments for this condition.

02/10/2026

Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA).

Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

02/06/2026

Competing at Olympic speeds with a torn ACL is not just about pain tolerance — it’s about biomechanics and risk.

In this Colorado News interview, Dr. Sean Baran, sports medicine specialist at Western Orthopedics, explains why downhill skiing with a fully ruptured ACL is extraordinarily challenging and why a knee brace cannot replace the ligament’s critical role in rotational stability.

A powerful look at how elite athletes balance performance goals with medical reality — and why this decision should never be a model for recreational skiers.

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Lindsey Vonn aims to compete in the Olympics despite a torn ACL, raising concerns about further injury risks in high-speed skiing, according to experts.

02/04/2026

Hip Replacement Dislocation.

Normal hip joints have many surrounding structures that help to stabilize the hip joint. These structures include muscles, ligaments, and the normal bony structure of the hip joint. Together, these structures keep the ball (the femoral head) within the socket (the acetabulum).

01/27/2026

Reduced opioid use found after knee surgery with mini-scope technique.

A new study led by Marshall University researchers found that patients who underwent knee surgery using a minimally invasive "needle arthroscopy" technique used significantly fewer opioids after surgery compared to those treated with standard arthroscopy.

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1830 Franklin Street Suite 450
Denver, CO
80218

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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+13033211333

Website

http://www.seanbaranmd.com/

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