Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome PFPS near Brush, 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: 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: 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: I am a passionate person by nature. You will see this in how I treat you. We will address your orthopedic problems together with the goal of getting you back to the activities you love. Many of us love the same activities. I am passionate about skiing, biking, golf, scuba diving, cooking and old muscle cars as well. It is truly my privilege to help people live active lives, do so with less pain and restriction, and become friends along the way. Together, my team will do our very best to help you return to the activities you are passionate about.

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.

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 take a holistic approach to each patient's carewe discuss life and movement goals and together create a treatment plan that will best meet the patient's needs. I believe it is important that I stay at the forefront of orthopedic innovation so the treatments I offer are the very best available. In everything, I treat my patients like family and strive to always do the right thing.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Mann's treatment philosophy is "to educate the patient, help them understand their problem, and equip them to manage their injury." Dr. Mann states, "Sometimes this requires surgery and/or the aid of a skilled physical therapist."

Care Philosophy: Dr. Hsin is passionate about a balanced approach to youth sports and co-founded a sports training facility, Impact Sports Performance, which specializes in injury prevention.

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.