SPORTS MEDICINE BULLETIN

› What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is a subspecialty which deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries resulting from participating in athletic events. The most common of sports medicine injuries are to the knees, ankles, shoulders and wrists. Dr. Mark G. Luker and Dr. Michael J. Huang are board certified orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in the surgical treatment of sports injuries, using the latest in arthroscopic techniques. Dr. Michael T. Reeder and Dr. Richard J. Price are primary care sports medicine physicians who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention and non-surgical treatment of sport-related injuries.

› What is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure commonly used to treat sports injuries and other joint disorders. Utilizing a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope, which is inserted through a small incision, the surgeon has a clear view of the inside of the joint, allowing him or her to thoroughly examine the interior of the joint and determine the scope of the problem. The surgeon then inserts surgical instruments through other small incisions to remove or repair damaged tissue. Arthroscopy is a highly effective and relatively simple procedure for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of joint problems.

› Articles of Interest:

Tendinitis vs. Tendinopathy vs. Tendinosis - February 2, 2012

Trail blazers: Popularity of trail running soaring in Grand Valley - August 3, 2010

Dustin Perkins started the Thigunawat 10K last year to offer something different for runners. To his surprise, there were 136 participants in the event. This year, Perkins is expecting at least that many for Saturdayâ€™s 9:30 a.m. race at Powderhorn Resort. Registration is $30 in advance and $35 on race day. Registration closes at 9 a.m. Read More

Recovery time key part of runners' routine - Nov. 9, 2009

A lot of fitness fads have come and gone over time. There was Jack LaLanne’s 1950s Glamour Stretcher, Jane Fonda’s aerobics workout from the ’80s and now the Nintendo Wii Fit. Read More

Newer Treatments for the Aging Spine - May, 2008

› Sports Medicine Events and Press:

Ski Safety Seminar
Wednesday night parents and skiers of Powderhorn ski racing club and Colorado Mesa ski club got together to discus ways to keep skiers out off the surgery table and on the mountain. Read More

Ski Clinic Safety Tips
With the risk and danger that skiing and snowboarding can bring, the Rocky Mountain Orthopedic Associates want to give skiers a warning on how to protect themselves in the outdoors.Read More

Powderhorn Racing Club Ski Clinic
Mark G. Luker, MD and Richard J. Price, MD will discuss head protection and injury prevention. Parents and their children will learn the keys to ski injury and concussion prevention, conditioning and proper gear fit.

RMOA Provides Medical Coverage for High School Football Fall 2011
The Rocky Mountain Orhtopaedic Associates Sports Medicine team is proud to provide the medical coverage for the 2011 Grand Junction-area high school football season.

Family Medicine Residency offers Sports Medicine Fellowship
St. Mary's Hospital Pulse, July 2011

Since 1977 St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency Program has prepared physicians for the special challenges of providing primary care in small towns and rural areas. This summer St. Mary's graduate education offerings will expand with the launch of its Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship program. Read More

Helping to heal tough blows in high school sports - Student athletes afforded free medical help for healing injuries - KKCO
Grand Junction, CO, September 23, 2010

The 122,000 Colorado athletes facing off in high school sports often sacrifice more than a few bumps and bruises. "We see everything, concussions, broken bones, spinal injuries, etc.," says Dr. Richard Price of the Rocky Mountain Orthopedic Associates. Read More

Stressing out: Fruita Monumentâ€™s Jennifer Campbell battling back after common setback - The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Grand Junction, CO, July 11, 2010

Once Jennifer Campbell tried running, she couldnâ€™t get enough of it. The 16-year-old runs for the Fruita Monument High School cross-country and track team. She loved running so much, her practice workout wasnâ€™t enough. Read More

Creating a criterium: Group of cycling enthusiasts form Grand Junction Criterium Series - The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Grand Junction, CO, March 21, 2010

When Richard Price moved to Grand Junction last summer, he was surprised to see no road cycling racing events in the valley. “I found it odd there were no real races here,” the Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic physician said. “For a town that’s known for mountain biking, there wasn’t really much here. Read More

Business Briefs: Event gives new meaning to the term business cycle – Grand Valley Business Times
Grand Junction, CO, March 11-24, 2010

Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates (RMOA) has teamed up with Ascent Productions and Livetrainrace.com to establish a series of bicycle road races. Read More

GJ Criterium Series set for road racers - Grand Junction Free Press
Grand Junction, CO, March 8, 2010

The newly established criterium series is set to begin March 31 with five additional races to follow on April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5. This USA Cycling-sanctioned road race begins with Group B at 5:30 p.m. each race day at the Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates building, 25 1⁄2 Road and Fracture Lane. Read More