Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery

08/13/2025

Not all ankle sprains are created equal. A high ankle sprain (syndesmosis injury) can be easy to miss, and tough to recover from without the right care.

Dr. John Paul Elton at VSON specializes in diagnosing and treating this deeper, more complex injury so you can get back to the activities you love.

👉 Learn more: https://buff.ly/YS8r3AI

08/05/2025

“The surgery corrected my condition and alleviated 30 years of pain.”

We’re honored to hear feedback like this from our patients. From the initial consultation to post-op recovery, Dr. Braxton and the entire VSON team are committed to providing expert care with a personal touch.

Thank you for trusting us with your journey!

To learn more about VSON, please visit our website: https://www.vsortho.com/

07/29/2025

Welcome back to the Vail Valley, Shannen, PA-C!

A Battle Mountain High School graduate and former collegiate tennis player, Shannen returns to Vail after four years of practicing orthopedics and sports medicine in Alaska. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her golden retriever, Kevin, and staying active through tennis, pickleball, and mountain adventures.

To learn more about Shannen, please visit: https://buff.ly/nPuL4Q4

07/28/2025

We’re honored to share that Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery has been nominated for Best Doctor's Office in the Best of Summit awards! Even more exciting, Dr. Erik Dorf and Dr. Henry Yu have both been nominated for Best Doctor in Summit County!

We’re so proud of our incredible team and grateful to serve this mountain community.

Voting ends August 1, so if you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time!

👉 Vote here:

Best of Summit 2025

07/24/2025

Accidents don’t wait, and neither should your care.

At VSON, our trauma specialists provide same-day and next-day appointments for fractures, dislocations, and sports injuries, helping you heal faster and get back to what you love. With offices in Vail, Frisco, and Edwards, expert care is always nearby.

Check out our website to learn more: https://buff.ly/NvnVq3J

07/16/2025

There’s nothing better than helping our patients get back to the sports they love.

Whether it's returning to the court, the slopes, or the trail, we're here to support every step of your recovery.

https://www.vsortho.com/

07/14/2025

Please join us in congratulating Reh Vanatta, ATC on Dr. Gnirke's team, who just completed her THIRD Silver Rush 50-mile run in Leadville this past weekend with an amazing time of 11:04! 👏

Reh isn’t just part of the VSON team she’s also been a VSON patient. Huge shoutout to Dr. Max Seiter and Haley Zipperer, PA-C, who helped get her across the finish line.

Reh, your grit and determination inspire us all. We’re lucky to have you on the team!

07/08/2025

👟 Chronic foot pain from bunions, hammertoes, or flat feet? The right shoes can make all the difference — but when supportive footwear isn’t enough, Dr. John Paul Elton at VSON is here to help with personalized care and expert treatment.

🔗 To learn more about choosing the right footwear, please visit: https://buff.ly/0UKr69z

07/03/2025

🇺🇸 Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

06/26/2025

Meet Heidi, PA-C — a vital part of Dr. Yu’s joint replacement team at VSON! 🏔️

From the OR to clinic, this Breckenridge native helps patients get back to the mountain lifestyle she knows and loves.

To learn more about Heidi, please visit: https://buff.ly/F5UEncR

06/19/2025

A second chance at mobility starts here. If you're experiencing pain or instability after a previous knee replacement, Dr. Henry Yu at VSON specializes in revision surgery to get you back on track with expert care and a customized recovery plan.

🔗 Learn more about revision knee replacement: https://buff.ly/byP91Nj

06/11/2025

Big shoutout to the Vail Health Explorers program, and to our very own Dr. Henry Yu and Dr. Max Seiter for mentoring the next generation of orthopedic specialists!

We’re proud to share that Summit High senior Tenley Vinas highlighted her orthopedic rotation with Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery as her favorite experience in the program. After shadowing at VSON and participating in a simulated orthopedic surgery, Tenley is now headed to the University of Alabama on a pre-med track — inspired to pursue orthopedics!

Programs like this are a powerful way to spark interest in medicine, and we’re honored to play a role in helping local students explore their future in healthcare. 👏

Read the full Summit Daily article to learn more about the Vail Health Explorers program:

Rotary Club of Summit County member Chris John wanted to start a program where students could experience professions in health care, so last year he and other club members reached out to Dr. Kendrick Adnan,...