Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome PFPS near Castle Rock, CO

Care Philosophy: I tend to treat each patient as an individual person, for each person's life take on different functions and needs. Therefore, I tend to give my patients choices in their care, giving them the information and guidance they need to make informed decisions.

Care Philosophy: Sports played a large part in my life, when during a track meet I fractured my forearm, leading to my first encounter with an orthopedic surgeon. This early event sparked my interest in medicine, specifically in the field of orthopedics.

Care Philosophy: As an orthopaedic surgeon it is my job to provide you with the most current knowledge of your musculoskeletal problem. Following a detailed examination and discussion, my goal is that you leave my office with a complete understanding of your diagnosis and the treatment options available to you. I am committed to providing the latest and most effective treatment strategies to achieve a safe and rapid return to your active lifestyle. Only you can make the best decision for your health care.

Care Philosophy: I believe the most important thing is to take compassionate, appropriate care of my patients. I would rather have people understand that I would like to help people rather than that I trained well. Medicine is fun, because you can have relationships with people. It was great to serve as a military field surgeon before entering my residency at Fitzsimmons hospital. One can still feel a little altruism about serving our country.

Care Philosophy: I am committed to providing excellent care to my patients with compassion, understanding and respect. I have undergone extensive specialized training to ensure that my patients get the absolute best quality of care.

Care Philosophy: I believe it is my privilege to have you as my patient not the other way around. You deserve certain things when seek care from me: To be seen by me in a timely manner, undergo a thorough evaluation and receive an explanation of your diagnosis. When you leave our clinic, it is my hope that you understand your diagnosis and treatment options.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Andrew Pytiak is dedicated to helping young athletes return to, and stay on the playing field. He has fellowship training in both pediatric orthopaedics and sports medicine and is passionate about synthesizing these two disciplines to address the unique challenges presented by young, athletic patients. He honed his skills by providing sideline, training room and practice coverage for multiple Division I collegiate athletic teams at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Denver. He has also served as the team physician for Colorado high school football teams. He serves as a resource for patients with fractures, cartilage damage, ligament tears, injured growth plates and torn tendons. Dr. Pytiak is an active researcher in pediatric orthopedics and has multiple publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. A focus of his research is upper extremity injuries in the young throwing athlete. He has lectured and presented research around the world in locations including Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. Motivated by a belief that all children have the right to live happy, healthy lives Dr. Pytiak has also participated in international medical mission trips to help provide basic medical care to medically underserved communities. Outside of medicine, Andrew enjoys the unique exhilaration provided be downhill mountain biking, motorcycling, surfing, and alpine skiing. He loves traveling far off the beaten track and has visited over 25 countries.

Care Philosophy: By expanding the size and scope of their practice through the years, the physicians of Denver-Vail Orthopedics, P.C. have been able to better serve the increasing population of metro Denver, provide the sub specialization in the surgical arena and keep pace with changes in the healthcare industry.

Care Philosophy: Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists specializes in providing comprehensive sports medicine services including the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries. Regardless of the level of the athlete, recreational, high school, college, and professionals, we strive to provide the highest quality, state-of-the-art health care services. A testament to the quality of our sports medicine program is the large number of high-level athletes that we?ve returned to peak performance.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Newman's strives to use the most current and cutting-edge techniques to get his patients back to sports or work as quickly as possible. He is a conservative surgeon, and will only recommend surgery for those cases that truly require surgery. He is adept at many non-operative treatments, including PRP (platelet rich plasma), injections, and specific physical therapy plans that can often avoid the need for surgery. When surgery is required, he uses the most up-to-date and minimally invasive treatment options. He invests significant time in education, and in putting together a comprehensive total care plan. He also follows his patients and tracks their results in order to ensure that they are successful.