Reclaiming Life from Chronic Back Pain
Gabe’s non-surgical journey back from chronic pain with Dr. Brian Barnett For years, Gabe lived in the shadow of unrelenting back pain, a constant companion since his late teens. He had explored various treatments – from physical therapy to steroid injections – but the pain persisted, gradually chipping away at his quality of life. As … read more
From A Torn ACL to National Rugby Champion
Liz Thoma shares how she recovered from a torn ACL in 2022 to win the 2023 championship with the help of Dr. Aaron Black and his team This spring, Liz Thoma, a rugby player for Colorado Mesa, found herself in a surreal moment: she and her team had just won the National Rugby Championship 7’s … read more
Patient Dances Outside the Hospital After Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Howard spent years in pain putting off a shoulder replacement. Dr. Aaron Black had him dancing outside the hospital, pain-free. Mountain biking, rock climbing, dirt biking, these are just a few of Howard’s hobbies, as Summit County local. …until he lost significant range of motion with his right arm. Back in 2000, Howard had his … read more
Summit Ortho on The Frisco Bike Path!
On Monday June 28th the Summit Orthopedics at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center team was outside our office on the Frisco recreation path offering the use of bike pumps, bike tools. Additionally we had a water cooler, water bottles and sunscreen for runners, walkers and bikers. We look forward to continuing these events throughout the summer … read more
Could Your Hip or Groin Pain Be a Labral Tear?
Labral tears within the hip are often an un-recognized source of hip and groin pain in otherwise-healthy young athletes, both men and women. The labrum is soft tissue that surrounds your hip socket (acetabulum) and provides a seal for the hip joint. Labral tears are often associated with a condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI … read more