Orthopedic Local News

A very sweet thank you from someone who was able to enjoy the Cycle Effect last year!

Dr. Dorf has been utilizing the Regeneten Bioinductive Implant to treat patients with partial thickness rotator cuff tears. The implant is placed over the rotator cuff tendon where it will eventually reinforce the partially torn rotator cuff.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Implant-Derived-From-Cow-Helps-Patients-Recover-From-Torn-Rotator-Cuff_Washington-DC-564948482.html

Dr. Dorf and his partners have been busy this month providing medical coverage to the US Ski Team.

Pictured: Erik Dorf, MD, Torey Anderson, PT, and Jonathan Walker, PA-C

Dr. Dorf, Sue, and friends at Lindsey Vonn's retirement party.

Mack finishing at 2nd place!

Dr. Dorf and Mack at the Sunshine Canyon Hill Climb.

Dr. Dorf and his son, Mack, at the GoPro Mountain Games. Mack won FIRST PLACE in the Road Bike Time Trial. 

Pins are often utilized in surgical management of fractures. The surgeon is able to realign the fractured bone and insert the pins in a minimally invasive manner. The pin is left sticking out of the skin in order to be removed after the fracture has had some time to heal. Pin removal may seem like a big deal, however it is something that can be done in the office with minimal discomfort. 

My daughter Annabel was training slalom with the Ski Club Vail on January 31st 2017. Her glove became tangled in the mesh fencing on the course fracturing her left humerus.  She was taken to Vail-Summit Orthopaedics where she was evaluated by Dr. Joseph who took her to the operating room that same afternoon.

Thanks to Dr. Joseph's skill and expertise, the fracture was reduced and stabilized with 2 pins.  Annabel's bones healed up nicely and she was ready to have her pins removed one month later.

Annabel has made a full recovery from her injury and one might see her speeding by on the slopes this winter.  Pin removal is nothing to be nervous about.

Dr. Dorf and VSO takes pride in providing medical coverage for the local Summit county ski teams. Thanks to Team Summit and Team Breck for a great season!

Team Breck's "2019 IFSA U12 Regional Jr. Extreme" competition in Contest Bowl

VSO's world-class surgeons support the local young athletes with Team Summit and Team Breck. The staff also provides medical coverage for the events including the upcoming under 16 national championships in Breckenridge.

https://www.summitdaily.com/news/caring-for-local-athletes-on-or-off-the-hill-sponsored/

Dr. Dorf providing medical coverage during an event.

Dr. Dorf met with students at Summit Middle School to talk about how citizens, businesses, and physicians work together to create a community and support one another.