VSON Podcast

Dr. Seiter is a shoulder, hip and knee specialist. It was a busy Winter in the operating room. Dr. Seiter discusses everything from broken bones to torn ligaments. His thoughts and analysis are both educational and engaging.

Vail Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery specialists are recognized as some of the best in their respective fields. Orthopedic Surgeon Terrell Joseph is no exception. Hear Dr. Joseph’s journey from medical school in New Orleans to practicing medicine near the slopes of Vail Colorado on this episode of the VSON Podcast.

Dr. Erik Dork is one of Vail's hometown surgeons.  With a focus on upper extremities he really has Vail in his blood. The hand, the elbow and the wrist three areas that Dr. Erik Dorf specializes in as a Surgeon with Vail Summit Orthopedics and Neurosurgery. On this edition of the VSON Podcast Dr. Dorf fills us in on the benefits of “Wide Awake” surgery.

VSON Welcomes  Dr. Max Seiter Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine: Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Specialist Learn more about VSON's newest Surgeon

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery launched an Occupational Medicine program in August of 2020 intending to offer a consolidated healthcare solution to organizations and businesses in Summit County. Find out more in the latest VSON Podcast.

Dr. Erik Dorf discusses rehabilitation after Rotator Cuff surgery.  

Dr. Nathan Cafferky discusses motion preservation surgery with a focus on the knee and hip.

Dr. Ernest Braxton discusses motion preservation surgery with a focus on the spine.

In this episode we talk to Dr. Matthew Gnirke on how they are responding to and managing their practice in the face of the Novel Corona Virus. Dr Matthew Gnirke is a board certified, fellowship trained physiatrist who focuses on interventional sports, spine, and regenerative medicine.  His practice centers on the proper diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. 

Dr. Erik Dorf with Vail Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery gives a brief talk on arthritis - what it is, and how it can be managed."

Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Rick Cunningham talks to us about shoulder and knee injuries. If you are a parent with a high school athlete don't miss this one!

Cortis talks with VSO's Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ernest Braxton, and Dr. Jonathan Schoeff about a new minimally-invasive artificial disc replacement surgery that uses an anterior approach to improve outcomes and recovery time. We also talk about Tiger Woods' back surgery, why back fusions have a stigma attached to them, and how long you can expect to be on the sidelines after an artificial disc replacement.

Dual Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Terrell Joseph talks about how we as active skiers and snowboarders can avoid injuries as we age, and he sheds some light on some of the common injuries to the upper extremities, along with some surprising advice on how to deal with them.

Dr. Bill Sterett is an orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist, and the Head Team Doc for the U.S. Women's Alpine Team. He talks with Cortis all about the fascinating topic of biologics. Do biologics such as stem cells, PRPs, and growth factors actually help with healing? Dr. Sterett gives us an answer and then he tells us how he uses biologics for his patients. He also talks about injuries to female athletes and gives his predictions for the upcoming Alpine Ski Season. Helpful links and resources: Study on Stem Cell Treatment for Ligament Repair and Reconstruction:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12178-019-09580-4 Dr. Sterett's Female ACL Website with tips for female athletes:https://www.thefemaleacl.com/ Article on biologics in orthopaedic surgery from Dr. Sterett:https://williamsterett.com/blog-dr-william-sterett/biologics

Have you met Dr. Erik Dorf? He's an expert in Orthopaedic Trauma, Shoulder, Upper Extremity, and Knee injuries. He's also a true Vail Local, having grown up in the area. This time on the VSON podcast, we talk to Dr. Dorf about his career in orthopaedics and cover a bunch of interesting topics, including: -Dr. Dorf's motivation and inspiration in getting into orthopaedics and his relationship with mentor Dr. Peter Janes -How working with children differs from working with adults -How parents should approach injuries to their children -What is like to be a "true local" in Vail, working in the community that he grew up in, and how that helps him to relate to his patients -The factors to consider when it comes to practicing orthopaedics in a high-altitude community -Which injuries to watch out for as the summer wraps up -Where Orthopaedics is going in the future, and how it is working well in our current day and age -How biologics will help us increase outcomes in the future The VSON Podcast introduces you to those specialists that make VSON A Top Colorado Orthopaedic Group.