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
Warning Signs of Carpal Tunnel
Injuries, genetics, and repetitive use of our hands can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve becomes compressed.
The median nerve travels down the arm into the hand. The…
Tennis Elbow and Treatment Options
While a large percentage of tennis players will suffer from tennis elbow at some point in their career, they only make up a small percentage of all reported cases of tennis elbow.
Tennis elbow can strike anyone whose job or activity…
How to Spot a Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that covers the top of the upper arm bone, helping to hold the shoulder joint together. The structure allows the arm to rotate in the joint so you can throw a ball, pick an apple, or give someone…
Addressing Knee Pain With Conservative Options First
An estimated 25% of adults experience frequent knee pain, which not only impairs function and mobility, but it can also affect their quality of life on a daily basis. Thankfully, there are numerous nonsurgical and minimally invasive options your…
A New Option for Shoulder Repair
Chronic shoulder pain can have a variety of causes, from severe damage from a sports injury or car accident to wear and tear of the joint’s structures over years of normal daily use. The approach to treatment will depend on the patient and their…
How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Joint Pain
For joint injuries and surgery, physical therapy plays a vital part in your recovery, helping you heal faster, increase your range of motion, and reduce scar tissue and pain.
Physical therapy is a treatment method doctors often…
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