Rocky Mountain Orthopedics: Experts in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

You should consider seeing an orthopedic specialist if joint or muscle pain lasts more than a few weeks, limits daily activities, causes swelling or weakness, or keeps getting worse instead of better.

Some insurance plans require referrals, while others do not. Our team can help verify your coverage and guide you through the scheduling process.

Bring a photo ID, insurance card, a list of medications, prior imaging (X‑rays, MRI, CT scans if available), and details about your symptoms and how they affect daily life.

Your first visit typically includes a medical history review, physical exam, and a discussion of next steps. Imaging or additional tests may be ordered if needed.

If knee pain lasts more than a few weeks, causes swelling or instability, or limits walking, working, or exercising, it’s time to see a specialist.

No. Many knee conditions improve with physical therapy, activity modification, medications, bracing, or injections. Surgery is only recommended when conservative care doesn’t help.

Most patients walk the same day or the day after surgery, return to daily activities within 4–6 weeks, and continue improving for several months.

Some discomfort is expected, but pain is carefully managed using medications, ice, movement, and physical therapy. Most patients report steady improvements each week.

Hip pain that affects walking, sleep, or daily activities—or causes stiffness or limping—should be evaluated by an orthopedic specialist.

Treatment often begins with non‑surgical care such as physical therapy, lifestyle changes, medications, or injections.

Many patients resume daily activities within 4–6 weeks, with continued strength and mobility gains over time.

Yes. Most patients return to low‑impact activities once healed and cleared by their provider.

If back or neck pain lasts several weeks, radiates into the arms or legs, or causes numbness or weakness, a spine evaluation is recommended.

No. The majority of spine conditions are treated without surgery using physical therapy, medications, injections, and guided activity changes.

Surgery is considered only when symptoms do not improve with conservative care or when nerve damage or instability is present.

In many cases, physical therapy is a key part of recovery, helping restore strength, flexibility, and function.

If pain persists, worsens, or limits your sport or activity, evaluation can help prevent further injury and speed recovery.

Sports medicine specialists treat sprains, strains, ligament injuries, tendon injuries, overuse conditions, and activity‑related joint pain.

Yes. Most sports injuries improve with non‑surgical care such as therapy, rest, bracing, and rehabilitation.

Return‑to‑sport timing depends on the injury and treatment. Your provider will guide a safe, step‑by‑step recovery plan.

Persistent pain, numbness, weakness, swelling, or difficulty gripping or moving fingers should be evaluated.

Common conditions include carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, fractures, tendon injuries, and repetitive‑use problems.

Many hand and wrist conditions respond well to splinting, therapy, medications, or injections. Surgery is recommended only when needed.

Hand therapy is often part of recovery and helps restore strength, flexibility, and fine motor skills.

Surgery is recommended only when conservative treatments haven’t worked and pain or functional limits affect quality of life.

Recovery varies by procedure but often includes guided movement, pain management, and physical or occupational therapy.

Timelines depend on the procedure and your job demands. Many patients resume driving and light work within weeks.

Most orthopedic services are covered by insurance, though coverage varies by plan. Our team can help verify benefits.

Our care team helps schedule imaging, therapy, and follow‑up visits and answers questions throughout your treatment and recovery.