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Dr. Millett & Patient News
Former Alaskan Ski Champion and Patient of Dr. Peter J. Millett Chronicles Adventures in Heli-Skiing for the Vail Daily
Highlighted not too long ago for a serious knee injury (From Peaks to Pains and Road to Recovery), which was repaired by Dr. Peter Millett, long-time Vail resident Chris Anthony continues to make his mark on the sport of snow skiing. As a former Alaskan extreme-skiing champion and veteran of nine World Extreme Skiing Championships and 23 Warren Miller films, he currently can be found guiding eager skiers to some of the world’s most daring mountains to get the thrill of a lifetime. As a heli-ski guide, he takes men and women to such places as Chile, Italy, and Alaska to jump freely and ski some of the steepest and most adventurous slopes in the world. He still sees Dr. Millett from time to time (Part One below) and continues to chronicle his adventures a ski guide.
Vail’s Chris Anthony: Part One: Back to Alaska
Vail's Chris Anthony: Part Two: Flying to the Zone
Vail’s Chris Anthony: Part Three: New Respect for the Mountain
Dr. Millett Operates on American Ski Jumper, Alissa Johnson, for Sub-Scapular Bursitis
American ski jumper, Alissa Johnson, recently underwent surgery for a sub-scapular bursitis under the hands of Dr. Peter J. Millett. Johnson, who has been ski jumping since the age of five, competing in more than 108 Continental Cups and currently ranked in the top 10 of all female ski jumpers, experienced chronic back pain for several years. It was initially believed that she had a bulged disc, however, upon further examination by Dr. Millett, it was determined that she had a bone impingement, winged-scapula. This condition causes the scapula (the shoulder blade) to scrape and rub along the rib cage causing pain, soreness, and "cracking" sounds. While ski jumping itself did not create the pain she was feeling as a result of this condition, sitting for long periods of time when traveling to compete, did. Dr. Millett successful repaired her injured scapula and she is currently in physical therapy with hopes to begin jumping again in June.
The timing could not be more suitable. Alissa Johnson watched her younger brother compete in ski jumping in two Olympic games, and now, she'll get her chance. She played a large role in advocating the inclusion of the sport in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and she has high hopes to represent the United States and compete for Gold!
See full story, Alissa Johnson successfully underwent a complicated surgery last week.
Dr. Peter Millett Leads Research Study on The Best Procedures for Treating Massive Rotator Cuff Tears; Study Offers New Insight for Repairing Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries are common causes of shoulder pain. A massive rotator cuff tear is defined as a tear greater than 5 cm in length or those that involve two or more rotator cuff tendons. Individuals who suffer from massive rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff injuries, now have hope thanks to a new study just released by The Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado.
The rotator cuff treatment study, which was conducted in the biomechanical testing labs on the SPRI campus in Vail, concluded that the double-row and augmented double-row surgical procedures yield stronger, longer lasting outcomes than traditional single row approaches.
Dr. Peter Millett, orthopedic shoulder surgeon and Director of Shoulder Surgery at The Steadman Clinic, served as the primary investigator for this new study on rotator cuff repair procedures. He is a pioneer in the development of double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery and rotator cuff augmentation with collagen patches.
According to Dr. Millett, “The study offers hope for patients who suffer from serious rotator cuff injuries and will allow orthopedic surgeons better insight and more precise surgical techniques when they are treating massive rotator cuff tears. This new information from our research efforts will ultimately translate to better outcomes for the patient.“
See full story, New Biomechanical Study Offers Insight into the Best Procedures for Repairing Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
Dr. Peter Millett Honored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons with Achievement and Service Awards
Dr. Peter J. Millett of the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado was recently honored by...
2010 Steadman Philippon Research Institute Annual Report | Orthopedic Research | Vail, Colorado
The Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado is the global leader in ...
Dr. Millett Discusses Treatment of AC Joint Injuries with Orthopedics This Week
Dr. Peter Millett recently contributed to Orthopedics This Week's On and Off the Record regarding AC joint injuries...
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Dr. Peter Millett Writes on the Arthroscopic Treatment of Snapping Scapula Syndrome for Arthroscopy Journal
Dr. Peter J. Millett, orthopedic shoulder surgeon and sports medicine specialist with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO...
Dr. Peter J. Millett Contributes to Physician and Sportsmedicine with On-Field Management of the Acute Glenohumeral Dislocation
The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a medical journal that is published quarterly each year. It is a peer-reviewed medical journal published for physicians who treat patients with active lifestyles, focusing on maintaining a balance between health and exercise.
Dr. Millett Honored with the Clinical Excellence Award by Vail Valley Medical Center, Vail, Colorado
Dr. Peter Millett, orthopedic shoulder surgeon in Vail, Colorado, was recently honored with the Clinical Excellence Award by the Vail Valley Medical Center...
Ski Champion Chris Anthony Details Journey With Dr. Millett, Knee and Shoulder Surgeon Vail Co
Longtime Vail resident Chris Anthony, former Alaskan Extreme Skiing Champion and veteran of nine World Extreme Skiing Championships, narrates ...
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