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Dr. Todd M. Wente is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He also performs knee replacement surgery, including MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement, and fracture management.
Dr. Wente’s expertise stems from his personal athletic background and understanding of sports-related injuries. His specialization focuses on helping patients return to active lifestyles through advanced arthroscopic techniques and comprehensive joint replacement options when conservative treatments aren’t sufficient.
Dr. Wente believes that an active lifestyle is vital for people of all ages and recognizes that losing those activities can significantly impact a patient’s life and overall health. His patient philosophy centers on excellent communication – thoroughly explaining diagnoses and treatment options in understandable terms. He emphasizes providing patients with various treatment and rehabilitation options, empowering them to make the best decisions for their individual circumstances and goals.
Outside of work, Dr. Wente enjoys Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle with his wife through skiing, hiking, fly fishing, golf, water skiing, and his recently discovered hobby of photography.
Dr Wente and the staff are exceptional and professional. This is my second TKR with Dr. Wente and I look forward to my surgery.
googleIt's been four years since surgery with Dr. Todd Wente, almost to the day, and I JUST RAN MY FIRST MARATHON at 31 years old. As the result of a freak intramural sports accident, I tore my ACL, meniscus, and had a severe cartilage defect in my right… It's been four years since surgery with Dr. Todd Wente, almost to the day, and I JUST RAN MY FIRST MARATHON at 31 years old. As the result of a freak intramural sports accident, I tore my ACL, meniscus, and had a severe cartilage defect in my right knee. I had to undergo not one but two procedures (they didn't know the extent of the damage until they went in the first time). After the first 'procedure,' which ultimately ended up being more exploratory, it was deemed the best path forward was to repair my ACL and meniscus using my quadriceps. Then Dr. Wente fought for me to get the MACI procedure for the cartilage defect (only recently widely accepted, being FDA approved in a broader sense only 6 years prior). I'll never forget it. They were able to take a biopsy of my cells in the first procedure, grow new cartilage, and implant it all within one month. Without Dr. Wente's advocacy, I'm not sure the MACI procedure would've happened—and likely not as quickly. It was a very, very challenging recovery, but Dr. Wente and his team were caring and helpful the entire time. Now, four years later, I've just completed the Marine Corps Marathon in DC. My first ever. Am I sore? Yes. Am I swollen in my beat-up knee? Absolutely. But I did it. And there was a time where I thought I'd never run again. If you're dealing with a similar injury, I would highly recommend Dr. Wente and his team. They were professional, effective, efficient, and kind. I'm not sure where I'd be without them. Read more
googleI had a knee replacement by Dr. Wente on 10/9. One day later, on 10/10 I could fully weight-support on the new knee (as Dr. W had predicted). I had minimal pain, & on Day 2, I had full range-of-motion, pain-free! (When I had my other knee done, 15 ye… I had a knee replacement by Dr. Wente on 10/9. One day later, on 10/10 I could fully weight-support on the new knee (as Dr. W had predicted). I had minimal pain, & on Day 2, I had full range-of-motion, pain-free! (When I had my other knee done, 15 years ago, it took me months of painful stretching & other PT to achieve this!) Partly progress in medical devices over 15 years, I'm sure, but also partly (or mostly?) Dr. W's good surgical technique, aided by robotic technology. Read more
googlePrompt appointment, kind people, good listeners, and I got great treatment,
googleDr. Wente has replaced both of my knees over the last 2.5 years with postop x-rays being "textbook perfect". He is personable and attentive to concerns before and after surgery helping to ensure a smooth recovery each time. If you need a joint repl… Dr. Wente has replaced both of my knees over the last 2.5 years with postop x-rays being "textbook perfect". He is personable and attentive to concerns before and after surgery helping to ensure a smooth recovery each time. If you need a joint replacement, this is the surgeon to see! Read more
googleDr Wente has a great bedside manner showing that he does care about you as a patient
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