Denver Aviation & Occupational Medicine, PC

02/19/2024

The term os trigonum refers to a failure of the lateral tubercle of the posterior process to unite with the body of the talus during ossification.

02/15/2024

In a shoulder dislocation, the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) may come either partially or completely out of the socket. To treat a dislocation, your doctor will place the ball of your upper arm bone back into the shoulder socket, a procedure called a "reduction."

09/28/2023

Good news for the Astros, who feared the worst after Ryne Stanek was carted off the field Monday: Stanek’s ankle injury is not season-ending. The reliever suffered a sprain is now on the 15-day DL. Learn about treatment and recovery for ankle sprains at : https://bit.ly/3LQHJkE

09/20/2023

According to a literature review in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, lower back pain is a commonly reported symptom among the general population; however, low back pain among elite athletes who play varsity or professional sports requires additional important considerations. http://bit.ly/2tiZ2Vp

05/08/2023

The feel-good story of “Mr. Irrelevant” Brock Purdy took a disappointing turn when the 49ers QB tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the NFC Championship. He’s expected to need surgery and faces a 6-month recovery. Learn more about UCL tears and UCL reconstruction — better known as “Tommy John surgery” — at : https://bit.ly/3WNn32G

05/08/2023

Muscle contusions, or bruises, are one of the most common sports injuries. Most contusions are minor and will heal quickly, without taking the athlete away from the game. But severe contusions can cause deep tissue damage and lead to complications.

05/08/2023

An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. A sprain can range from mild to severe, depending upon how much damage there is to the ligaments.

05/08/2023

03/22/2023

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed every March, just as spring sports are getting under way. The experts at want to educate athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers about the proper precautions to take after any head injury — and how to know when it’s safe for athletes to return to play after a concussion: https://bit.ly/2QYLfSl

01/27/2023

Vitamin D is necessary for strong bones and muscles. Without Vitamin D, our bodies cannot effectively absorb calcium, which is essential to good bone health. This article focuses on things parents can do to improve their children's bone health.