A pinched nerve anywhere in your body can cause pain and discomfort, but when it affects your hip(s), your mobility is jeopardized, as well. Here’s a look at how we can help you overcome hip pain caused by a pinched nerve.
May 6th, 2021
A pinched nerve anywhere in your body can cause pain and discomfort, but when it affects your hip(s), your mobility is jeopardized, as well. Here’s a look at how we can help you overcome hip pain caused by a pinched nerve.
When you have pain in your hips, the last thing you may want to think about is exercise. When that exercise is part of a targeted physical therapy program, however, your hips will reward you with pain-free movement.
One often thinks of hip problems as the domain of older people. Dysplasia, however, is a problem that often strikes right out of the gate, leading to lifelong issues with mobility, instability, and pain.
Most people aren’t aware of just how much they rely on their hands until one of them is incapacitated, which is certainly the case after hand surgery. Here’s what you should expect after hand surgery and a few tips to ease your recovery.
Arthritis in any of your joints can be debilitating, but arthritis in your hips can be especially uncomfortable given the role these joints play in supporting and moving your body. Here’s a look at some of the signs of hip arthritis.
Whether you’re a hard-core athlete or you just enjoy an active lifestyle, the thought of having any “work done” on your knees is daunting. With arthroscopy, we can get you back in the game more quickly and safely.
While no one eagerly raises their hand for surgery, there are times when it’s the best path forward for restoring function. Here’s a look at some of the more common situations when hand surgery may be necessary.
If you’re hobbled by hip pain, an impingement may be to blame. Here’s a look at what happens when you develop a hip impingement, and how we can resolve the issue and give you back the ability to move without pain.
If you ask an athlete what frightens them most, the odds are good that a “sidelining injury” tops the list. If an active lifestyle is important to your physical and mental health, explore how sports medicine can help keep you in the game.
Problems in your hip can cast a wide net over your ability to function normally, as certain movements cause you to wince in pain. To narrow down the possibilities, here’s a look at when hip impingement might be to blame.
Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body, which can be made very clear when it’s in trouble. Here’s a look at three factors that put you more at risk of developing sciatica, a painful condition that is better off avoided.
Pain in any of the major joints that are critical to your mobility is cause for concern, which is certainly true of your hips. Here’s a look at when your hip pain may benefit from arthroscopy.
Your knees are the largest joints in your body and among the most susceptible to pain. In fact, 25% of adults will struggle with knee pain at some point in their lives. Here’s a look at some habits that may be contributing to your achy knees.
One (or both) of your hip joints needs to be replaced, and you want to get back to pain-free movement as quickly as possible. A great step in that direction is ensuring that your dental health is in good shape. Here’s why.
As joints go, your shoulders allow the most range of motion, which also makes them vulnerable to damage. Here’s a look at five of the more common shoulder conditions and how we can help you wave goodbye to the problem.
Gone are the days when hip surgery meant plenty of downtime and a slow recovery. Thanks to advanced surgical techniques and a better understanding of healing, we get you up and moving as quickly as possible through physical therapy.
When it comes to hip pain, gritting your teeth and soldiering through can not only lead to more pain, it can exacerbate the underlying problem. Here’s a look at how you may be making your hip pain worse.
Your hips are two of the largest joints in your body, and the role they play in your mobility is substantial. When you fracture this joint, the goal is to get you back up and moving again, which may require surgery.
Approximately 23,000 people sprain an ankle each day in the United States, making it a very common problem. To avoid becoming part of these alarming statistics, here are a few tips to safeguard the health of your ankles.
When a major joint like your hip is in trouble, you may be told that a hip replacement is your best option. We believe that hip preservation is an effective approach that restores your ability to use your joint while avoiding more major surgery.
There are many things that can go wrong in your hips and understanding the symptoms is a great first step in getting the help you need. Here we review what a labral tear feels like and how Dr. White can help.
If you have hip problems, you could be a candidate for a minimally invasive option like a hip arthroscopy. With minimally invasive surgery, your incisions are much smaller and your recovery time a lot shorter. Learn more here.
Each type of arthritis can affect your joints differently, causing pain at different parts of the joint and leading to different outward symptoms. Getting the right diagnosis is critical to getting proper treatment.
Hang around skiers long enough and you’ll hear stories about “blowing out a knee.” But skiing is one of the greatest benefits of living in Colorado, and there are some effective ways to protect your knees, keeping you from having your own war story.
Dr. Parks's new text book is out and on Amazon.com!
The Shoulder Service at Western Orthopaedics, lead by Dr. Hatzidakis and Dr. Sears, are collaborating with national leaders on two multi center clinical research trials.
Dr. Sears published an ariticle in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Melissa is one of Dr. White's patients who underwent Labral Reconstruction.
Dr. Baran publishes new research in the Journal of Orthopedic Trauma
Dr. Baran publishes an article in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Dr. Baran publishes new research in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Sears presented his paper entitled "Outcomes Following Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Extraarticular or simple Articular Humerus Fractures in Patients over 75 Years of Age" at the AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting, March 6-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
For the 5th consecutive year Dr. Sears was chosen to be a faculty speaker for the 14th annual Snowmass Upper Extremity Tutorial.
Dr. White was invited again to be faculty at the Vail Hip Symposium on January 11-13, 2018.