Local Orthopedic News

Mack's racing adventure in Europe is in the Vail Daily!

https://www.vaildaily.com/sports/mack-dorf-deer-in-the-headlights/

Mack recently had an unfortunate bike crash after he returned from Europe. He collided with a deer that was on the bike path. He was pretty scraped up after the crash and had broken his thumb. Luckily he was otherwise OK. Dr. Joseph and Annie put the thumb back together again.

The bike aftermath of the crash.

Mack's preoperative x-rays showing a fracture at the base of the thumb.

Mack had a wide awake surgery with Dr. Joseph and Annie.

The fractured piece is back in place and Mack is on his way to recovery.

Heal up fast, Mack!

Dr. Dorf was gifted this "handmade" clock yesterday from a patient. The clock hands are the patient's removed fusion hardware. The clock gave everyone in clinic a big smile!

My patients play hard and I love getting them better and back to their activities.

A heartfelt thank you from a Cycle Effect participant.

A patient of Dr. Dorf's dropped off a carrot cake for the team and the office. A nice thank you message was on the top of the box for the excellent medical care received.

A big congratulations to Mack for earning a spot on the LUX cycling team!

This is an elite under-19 development team that races in Europe and the US.

Read the full article here:

Vail Mountain student named to elite cycling development team

Dr. Dorf made history yesterday by performing the first surgery at the new Dillon Surgery Center.

The first patient was given excellent care by all of the staff.