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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Anne Schmitt has been playing the piano since she was a little girl.  She also knits, gardens and shows her Australian Shepherds.  As pain started developing in her thumbs, she eventually had to give up the things she enjoyed, “I started getting pain in my thumbs all the time… even…

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Carolyn Lambert Surgeon: Dr. William Cooney Physical Therapist: Erin Blessing Reason for orthopedic care: double shoulder repair Carolyn Lambert is more than what meets the eye.   Yes, she came to us to have both her shoulders repaired; however, her story of inspiration runs much deeper. Carolyn was the definition of…

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Norma Conaway Surgeon:  Dr. William Cooney Reason for orthopedic care: double hip replacement Norma Conaway has been through three hip replacement surgeries.   Her first experience with Front Range Orthopedics & Spine was following a hip replacement by another office.  “Six months after my hip replacement I was still in pain. …

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Front Range Orthopedics & Spine is pleased to announce the opening of an additional location in Frederick, Colorado, along the I25 corridor at the Highway 52 exit. “With the rapid growth that is taking place in the area, we wanted to be a part of it. Frederick and the Carbon…

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Francesca Repetto Surgeon: Dr. Robert FitzGibbons Reason for orthopedic care: rotator cuff repairs & double knee replacement “I have more energy overall” Francesca’s first experience with Front Range Orthopedics & Spine was in 1998 when she started developing pain in her left arm.  When her weakness started causing her to drop…

Monday, June 2, 2014

Heather Corey Surgeon: Dr. Gregg Koldenhoven Reason for orthopedic care:  Talus Bone Surgery “Dr. Koldenhoven – I have enclosed a photo of my recent trip to Ireland to illustrate my joy & success with the results of your 12/30/11 Talus bone surgery.  On this trip to Ireland I was able to…

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

INSPIRATION Scott Evans Surgeon: Dr. William Cooney Physical Therapist: Katharina Altgelt Reason for orthopedic care: dislocated shoulder Last April it rained… it froze… and then it snowed. When Scott stepped out the front door, he didn’t realize there was ice under the snow.  That realization became evident when he hit the ground…

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Determination: After an ACL tear Kristy is back for her second season at Longmont High School Kristin (Kristy) Lee Surgeon: Dr. Robert FitzGibbons Reason for orthopedic care: torn ACL From the moment Kristy enters a room you can feel a surge of energy: her enthusiasm is contagious and her determination is something…

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Cartilage Transplant and ACL Repair. Meet Jen Kearns, Front Range Orthopedics & Spine Patient of The Week Jennifer KearnsSurgeon: Dr. Robert FitzGibbonsPhysical Therapist: Lonnie Gilmore Reason for orthopedic Care: ACL reconstruction & cartilage transplant “The six weeks of physical therapy with Lonnie were crucial.. I’m a go-getterwhen it comes to PT. I…

Monday, April 28, 2014

Get back to doing what you love! Free Seminar Lumbar Spine Disorders – When Is Surgery Effective? When: Thursday, May 8, 2014 from Noon-1 p.m. (lunch provided) at Avista Adventist Hospital (Mt. Elbert Room) in Louisville, CO (100 Health Park Dr., Louisville) RSVP: Register online now at avistahospital.org/spine or call 303.661.4310