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There are 285 Orthopedic Surgeons in Wheat Ridge, CO and 64% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Knee & Lower Limb Surgery, Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. Popular hospitals in the area include Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center and Rose Medical Center.
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  • Aetna (197)
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  • Female (48)
  • Male (237)

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  • 1 mile (18)
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  • National (36251)

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  • Over 70 (43)

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Availability
  • Today (69)
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  • Schedules online (9)
  • Accepts new patients (216)
  • Telehealth (119)

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  • Arabic (1)
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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (49)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (183)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (216)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (224)
  • 1 Star And Higher (228)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Knee & Lower Limb Surgery (45)
  • Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery (39)
  • Hip & Pelvic Surgery (38)
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery (20)
  • Ankle & Foot Surgery (14)
  • Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures (13)
  • Skeletal System Neoplasms (3)
  • Elbow Surgery (3)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center (38)
  • Swedish Medical Center (31)
  • Rose Medical Center (23)
  • Sky Ridge Medical Center (23)
  • St. Anthony Hospital (20)
  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (19)
  • OrthoColorado Hospital (19)
  • Saint Joseph Hospital (18)
  • Porter Adventist Hospital (15)
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  • Parker Adventist Hospital (8)
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  • Aspen Valley Hospital (3)
  • Vail Health Hospital (3)
  • Holton Community Hospital (2)
  • Holy Cross Hospital A Division Of Taos Health Systems (2)
  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central (2)
  • St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (2)
  • Children's Hospital Colorado (2)
  • Castle Rock Adventist Hospital (2)
  • Keefe Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital (1)
  • Eaton Rapids Medical Center (1)
  • Community Hospital Of Anaconda (1)
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  • Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (1)
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  • Good Samaritan Medical Center (1)
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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (1)
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  • Albany Medical Center Hospital (1)
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  • Helen Hayes Hospital (1)
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285 Results for Orthopedic Surgery near Wheat Ridge, CO
Photo: Dr. Daniel Lerman, MD

Dr. Daniel Lerman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (24)
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (303) 997-0853
On staff at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Laurel Benson, MD

Dr. Laurel Benson, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (45)
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Cynthia Kelly, MD

Dr. Cynthia Kelly, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.4 (101)
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (303) 997-0853
On staff at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Joseph Assini, MD

Dr. Joseph Assini, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (96)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 449-3229
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Shay Bess, MD

Dr. Shay Bess, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.6 (55)
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 918-3614
On staff at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Photo: Dr. John Reister, MD

Dr. John Reister, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (104)
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 764-5731
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Dennis Chang, MD

Dr. Dennis Chang, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (171)
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 464-5305
On staff at Rose Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Nimesh Patel, MD

Dr. Nimesh Patel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (179)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(303) 963-0126
On staff at Sky Ridge Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Raul Gosthe, MD

Dr. Raul Gosthe, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (59)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(303) 531-2897
On staff at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Kareem Sobky, MD

Dr. Kareem Sobky, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (88)
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 764-6750
On staff at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Photo: Dr. John Woodward Jr, MD

Dr. John Woodward Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.4 (116)
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 764-5746
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Timothy Kuklo, MD

Dr. Timothy Kuklo, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.3 (90)
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 500-8137
On staff at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Gary Schmidt, MD

Dr. Gary Schmidt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.6 (33)
Accepting new patients
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 764-5738
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Ronald Hugate, MD

Dr. Ronald Hugate, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (206)
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(303) 276-7701
On staff at Sky Ridge Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Jacob Rumley, DO

Dr. Jacob Rumley, DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
5.0 (53)
Accepting new patients
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 918-3659
On staff at North Suburban Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Michael Ellman, MD

Dr. Michael Ellman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 (134)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(303) 276-7720
On staff at Sky Ridge Medical Center
Photo: Dr. George Frey, MD

Dr. George Frey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (63)
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
8.6 mi
Tel: (970) 541-2644
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(970) 541-2644
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Brian White, MD

Dr. Brian White, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (109)
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Dr. Cynthia Kelly, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
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29 years of experience
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 918-3799
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Dr. Wade Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
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Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(970) 612-8467
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Dr. Daniel Lerman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (24)
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(303) 532-1068
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Orthopedist Frequently Asked Questions

What is an orthopedist?

An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopedist, is a physician that diagnoses and treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They use both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage disorders related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

What procedures do orthopedic surgeons perform?

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Orthopedic surgeons often perform the following tests and procedures in their office:

What conditions do orthopedic surgeons treat?

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Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions related to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The following are examples of some of the more common conditions they can diagnose and treat:

What should I ask an orthopedic surgeon?

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Some questions that you may want to ask an orthopedic surgeon during your appointment include:

  • Will I need physical therapy?
  • Are there other nonsurgical treatment options available for my condition?
  • Am I a candidate for surgery? Why or why not?
  • If I do need surgery, how long will recovery take?
  • Will my condition continue to get worse? Are there things I can do to slow the progression?
  • Are there any exercises or activities that I can do, or ones I should avoid?