World Renowned Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

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Steadman Hawkins Clinic
Howard Head Sports Medicine Centers
Vail-Summit Orthopaedics

It is no secret that elite athletes from around the world come to Vail for orthopaedic sports medicine care. Home to the world renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Howard Head Sports Medicine Centers and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics, Vail Valley Medical Center is widely recognized for our genuinely world-class orthopaedics and sports medicine practices.

We are extremely proud to have some of the most respected and experienced physicians in the field of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine on our medical staff. Whether we’re treating elite athletes, weekend warriors or the next-door neighbor, we foster and utilize progressive clinical research programs, cutting-edge imaging technologies and innovative medical and surgical techniques to diagnose, treat and help our patients recover from their injury or disease.

At the heart of our orthopaedic practice is the Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation. One of the largest independent orthopaedic research institutes in the world, the foundation has profoundly influenced the practice of orthopaedics—from diagnosis to rehabilitation—leading to exciting advances in surgical techniques and rehabilitation methods that are used by orthopaedists worldwide.

Driven by a Passion for Healing
Crucial to the healing process, is the expertise of our Howard Head Sports Medicine physical therapists. Stressing minimal recovery time and maximum performance, they work closely with our orthopaedic surgeons to customize care to meet each patient’s unique needs. Based on continuous research and years of experience together, they have developed innovative methods for treating injuries and enhancing performance that set the international standard in orthopaedic sports medicine.

Our long-term success is the direct result of our collaboration with the nation’s top orthopaedic surgeons, our innovative approach to rehabilitation, a commitment to research and years of hands-on experience. The local benefit of our success is in having that world-class expertise close to home.