Richard Cunningham, MD

How is osteotomy surgery performed? During this procedure, the bone is carefully cut and realigned to shift weight away from the arthritic part of the knee. The new position is secured with a plate and screws, helping reduce pain. 🔗 bit.ly/3jBTjlA #Osteotomy

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Happy National Doctors Day to Dr. Richard Cunningham. Thank you for helping patients across Colorado return to the activities they love. Your dedication to shoulder, knee, and sports medicine makes a lasting impact on our community. #NationalDoctorsDay #SportsMedicine

What is the difference between the medial and lateral meniscus? Both help cushion the knee joint, but the medial meniscus on the inside of the knee is more commonly injured due to the higher stress it experiences. Learn more: bit.ly/39meAKC #MeniscusTear #KneeInjury

MACI knee treatment repairs damaged cartilage using a patient’s own cells. Cartilage cells are collected during arthroscopy, grown in a lab & implanted into the damaged area of the knee to help regenerate new cartilage. 🔗 bit.ly/3zwbaCs #MACIKnee #CartilageRepair

Dr. Cunningham explains and performs a partial knee replacement, a procedure that replaces only the damaged part of the knee while preserving healthy bone and cartilage. 🎥 bit.ly/4cMvu8Z #PartialKneeReplacement #KneeArthritis #Orthopaedics #SportsMedicine

A broken clavicle can occur after a hard fall or impact to the shoulder. While some fractures heal without surgery, displaced breaks may require surgical repair to restore alignment and shoulder function. Learn more: bit.ly/3cphWx4 #ClavicleFracture #ShoulderInjury

You’ve seen what a biceps tendon tear looks like on MRI. Now see what it looks like in the operating room. Check out this video from Dr. Cunningham! bit.ly/2ULsOjR #BicepsTendon #ShoulderInjury #Orthopaedics #SportsMedicine #Colorado

ACL reconstruction succeeds 80% to 90% of the time, but grafts can re-tear from surgical factors or a new injury. For patients with renewed instability, ACL revision surgery can restore stability & help return to sport. 🔗 bit.ly/3fGP4F4 #ACLRevision #KneeInjury

Years of skiing bumps can take a toll on your knees ⛷️ In this video, Dr. Cunningham explains & performs partial knee replacement, an advanced option for select patients with knee arthritis. 🎥 bit.ly/4tlY6f7 #PartialKneeReplacement #KneeArthritis #Orthopedics

A successful rotator cuff surgery does not always guarantee successful healing. Dr. Cunningham of VSON explains why pain or weakness can persist and when revision surgery may be needed. 🔗 buff.ly/fFu84Ab #Orthopaedics #ShoulderHealth #RotatorCuff #SportsMedicine

March is National Athletic Training Month. Shout out to Jordan Church, ATC, OTC & Roxanne Maslikowski, ATC, OTC, an essential part of Dr. Cunningham’s team. From clinic to the OR, their expertise makes a difference every day. bit.ly/3Iz6Uvr #AthleticTrainers

An MCL tear is often MORE painful than an ACL tear and commonly rips away from the thigh bone, not the shin. That’s why knees can feel like they’re buckling inward after impact. 🔗 bit.ly/4alO1pw #MCL #KneeInjury #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #MCLInjury

If your kneecap will not stay in its groove, pain and instability often follow. In this video, Dr. Cunningham of VSON explains patellar instability and shows how surgery can restore alignment and function. 🔗 buff.ly/RWda60L #KneePain #Patella #SportsMed #Orthopaedics

Quick ACL facts from ACL Specialist, Dr. Richard Cunningham. What an ACL tear means, treatment options, and how athletes get back to what they love. 🎥 bit.ly/4akVFR3 #ACL #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #VailColorado #AthleteCare

Fatigue late in the ski day is one of the biggest predictors of ACL and shoulder injuries. Knowing your limits truly matters. Learn more: bit.ly/3VJkHTG #Skiing #Orthopaedics #InjuryPrevention

How long can you return to work after ACL surgery? It depends on your job. Desk work, standing roles, and heavy labor all require different timelines and returning too soon can put your ACL graft at risk. 🔗 bit.ly/4pqWT2H #ACLSurgery #ACLRecovery #ReturnToWork

When the shoulder slips partially or fully out of the socket, key stabilizing structures can tear, increasing the risk of repeat dislocations & long term damage. Dr. Cunningham explains diagnosis & treatment: bit.ly/45kKnrL #ShoulderInstability #SportsMedicine

If your ski bindings fail to release during a fall, the torque on the lower leg can be enough to snap the tibia and fibula. Proper binding setup matters. Learn more: bit.ly/4hG5ue3 #Skiing #TraumaCare #Orthopaedics