Patient Education Center
Committed to ensuring you have the information you need to understand your condition and care options, we offer a convenient patient education center full of online resources.
Online Guides
Our comprehensive online guides provide clear, reliable information on a wide range of orthopedic conditions, injuries, treatments, and prevention strategies.
Explore the guide that best fits your needs and access trusted resources designed to support your care—right at your fingertips.
Procedures
Patient Education Videos
At Aspen Orthopedic Specialists, we believe you should take an active role in your care. This section offers educational resources on common orthopedic conditions and surgical procedures to help you feel informed and empowered.
The interactive videos featured here provide a general overview of the procedures our specialists commonly perform. Every patient is unique, so be sure to discuss your specific diagnosis and treatment options directly with your doctor.
Patient Education Articles
5 Ways to Save Your Joints
There are many keys to keeping your joints healthy. This means making sure that your joints maintain their full range of motion while also limiting wear and tear on your joint tissues.
To defend your joints, it is beneficial to:
Joint Replacement Options
Your joints can take on a lot of damage throughout your life, leading to degenerative conditions, like osteoarthritis.
Bump, Set & Spike Safely This Season
Volleyball is an exciting sport that requires players to jump, land, and move quickly. Because of that rapid movement, ankle and knee injuries tend to be the most common injuries that volleyball players experience.
MCL Tears Vs. ACL Tears
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is along the inside of your knee, while the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is in the front of your knee.
Avoid the Post-Pickleball Pickle
Pickleball is a great way to stay active and have plenty of fun, but as with any sport, it does come with a risk of injury. Even a casual pickleball player could be vulnerable to a number of wrist, ankle, shoulder, and knee problems.
Posture 101
Spine and neck pain will afflict nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. It’s important to recognize that the most common cause of that pain is typically poor posture.
Additional Resources
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