Do I really need to have spine surgery? Will it relieve my symptoms? Will I become paralyzed if I don’t have surgery? How long will the recovery be? These are some of the many questions patients have when they are considering spine surgery. Deciding whether or not surgery is right fo you is a big decision … read more
If you have a sore, stiff, arthritic and worn out joint, going in to the hospital or surgery center in the morning and leaving later that day with new joint sounds like a great way to get on the road to recovery quickly. With today’s joint replacement techniques and pain control, it’s possible. Patients are … read more
Dr. Jesse Chrastil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee arthritis. He joined Panorama and works in our Highlands Ranch and Denver Tech Center clinics where he focused on helping people overcome arthritis with hip and knee replacement. While Dr. Chrastil performs hospital-based joint replacements, he is a big fan of same-day … read more
Diagnosing the cause of hip pain can be a challenge because the hip is a complex joint. Hip pain caused by impingement and subsequently a labral tear occurs in both males and females, usually between the ages of 16 – 45. It tends to be more common in females and often affects athletes or individuals … read more
When people think of arthritis, they often think of the hip, knee, hands, and maybe the joints of the back or the neck, but they often don’t realize that the feet and ankles are also common areas for arthritis. There are 26 bones and just as many joints in the foot, so there are plenty … read more