Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery

11/20/2025

Why MRI Matters in Orthopaedics

When pain or injury strikes, getting the right diagnosis is the first step toward recovery. While X-rays show bones and fractures, MRI goes deeper, revealing soft tissue injuries like ligament tears, cartilage damage, and nerve issues that X-rays can’t detect.

At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON), our in-house MRI technology helps our specialists see the full picture, ensuring you get the right diagnosis and treatment the first time.

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11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedom inspires us every day. From all of us at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, thank you for your service.

11/05/2025

🏔️ Ski Season is Almost Here! 🏔️

Before you click into your bindings, take time to get your body ready for the mountain. Strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance are key to preventing common injuries like ACL tears or shoulder dislocations.

The experts at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery are here to keep you healthy, strong, and ready for every powder day. ❄️

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10/29/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Holley Spears, PA-C 🌟

Originally from North Carolina, Holley brings a wealth of orthopedic experience and passion for patient care to VSON. After earning her master’s at East Carolina University and working in spine surgery in California, she joined our team in 2017 and now works alongside Dr. Braxton.

When she’s not caring for patients, Holley enjoys exploring the mountains and spending time with friends and family.

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10/21/2025

We’re giving a huge shoutout to our very own Darcy Beck, an incredible ultramarathoner and Athletic Trainer (ATC) who works alongside Dr. Scott Raub!

This year alone, Darcy has tackled an impressive lineup of endurance races, including the Bear Chase 50-Mile Run, Leadville Trail Marathon, Adidas Terrex 20K Trail Run, and the Ram Party 50K!

Darcy has even been treated by Dr. Raub and Dr. Braxton along the way, proving she knows exactly what it means to train hard, recover smart, and crush every goal in sight.

Way to go, Darcy! You’re an inspiration to our whole team! 🙌

10/15/2025

X-ray or MRI? Knowing which imaging test you need is key to finding the root of your pain. At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, our advanced in-house imaging helps your care team choose the right test at the right time, getting you one step closer to recovery.

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10/06/2025

It’s National PA Week!

From the clinic to the operating room, our Physician Assistants are at the heart of delivering exceptional patient care. At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, we are grateful for their expertise, compassion, and dedication to helping our patients get back to the activities they love.

Join us in celebrating our PAs this week! 🩺✨

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09/30/2025

Summit Middle School student-athlete Ignacio Villarreal is showing incredible strength both on and off the field. After suffering a severe leg fracture during a football game earlier this month, Ignacio underwent emergency surgery at Vail Health with Dr. Max Seiter of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery.

Dr. Seiter skillfully repaired Ignacio’s broken tibia and fibula with a titanium rod and screws, setting the foundation for his recovery. With the support of his family, teammates, and the Summit County community, Ignacio has already begun physical therapy and is determined to return to sports stronger than ever.

We are proud to be part of Ignacio’s care team and inspired by his resilience and competitive spirit. Keep going, Ignacio - you’ve got this! 🙌

Read Ignacio’s full story here:

Summit Middle School student Ignacio Villarreal is already well on his way to becoming a star-studded athlete. Although he is only in the eighth grade, Villarreal has displayed that he is not only a skilled...

09/24/2025

Back pain doesn’t have to mean surgery. At VSON, Dr. Matthew Gnirke and Dr. Scott Raub offer trusted, non-surgical spine relief — from physical therapy to image-guided injections — so you can move better, feel stronger, and get back to what you love.

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09/18/2025

We couldn’t agree more! Haley Zipperer, PA-C, is a fantastic addition to the VSON team!

Patients love her attentive listening, clear explanations, and personable care. We’re lucky to have her bringing exceptional orthopedic care to our patients 🙌

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09/09/2025

Meet Patrick Murphy, PA-C one of our talented Physician Assistants at VSON!

With a background in trauma, general surgery, and wound care, he now works alongside Dr. Erik Dorf specializing in upper extremity and orthopedic trauma. When he’s not caring for patients, you’ll find him skiing, biking, and adventuring in the mountains with his family.

Learn more about Patrick here: https://buff.ly/Wprls4e

09/04/2025

At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON), we’re your one stop shop for orthopedic care.

From X-rays, MRIs, and casting to physical therapy all under one roof, our team is here to provide a clear diagnosis and the right treatment plan so you can get back to what you love.

Your health deserves convenience, expertise, and compassion, all in one place.

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