This department offers
- Elbow care
- Fracture care
- General orthopedic care
- Hand and wrist care
- Hip care
- Knee care
- Orthopedic surgery
- Orthopedic trauma care
- Shoulder care
- Sports Medicine
East Crossroads Orthopedics at Intermountain Health delivers comprehensive, patient-centered musculoskeletal care designed to help you move better, recover faster, and get back to the life you love. Our team of orthopedic specialists offers expert care for joint pain, sports injuries, fractures, arthritis, and a wide range of bone, muscle, tendon, and ligament conditions. Serving Aurora and the rapidly growing East Denver metro communities, we provide convenient access to advanced orthopedic care close to home. Patients benefit from personalized treatment plans, advanced diagnostic evaluations, surgical consultation, coordinated rehabilitation services, and evidence-based non-surgical treatment options. Whether you're recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic joint pain, healing from a fracture, or exploring treatment options for arthritis, our team focuses on restoring function, reducing pain, and helping you return to the activities that matter most. Backed by the trusted expertise of Intermountain Health, East Crossroads Orthopedics combines advanced treatment options with compassionate care in a convenient location designed to serve the healthcare needs of one of Colorado's fastest-growing communities.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our services.
Orthopedic specialists diagnose and treat conditions involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Common conditions include arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, joint pain, tendonitis, and ligament injuries.
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist if pain, stiffness, swelling, instability, weakness, or reduced mobility is affecting your daily activities, work, exercise routine, or overall quality of life.
Some insurance plans require a referral from a primary care provider, while others allow direct scheduling. Our team can help verify your coverage and guide you through the scheduling process.
Our providers care for patients with arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, shoulder pain, hip and knee conditions, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, and other musculoskeletal disorders affecting mobility and function.
Please bring a photo ID, insurance card, medication list, any relevant imaging studies, and information about your symptoms, injury history, and previous treatments.
Your first appointment typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a discussion of treatment options. Additional imaging or testing may be recommended if needed.
No. Many orthopedic conditions improve with non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, activity modification, medications, injections, bracing, and exercise programs. Surgery is only recommended when conservative treatment is not successful or appropriate.
Sports medicine focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating athletic and activity-related injuries for patients of all ages, from student athletes to active adults.
More questions to consider
Answers to some other frequent questions we receive about our services.
Symptoms of a fracture may include pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, decreased movement, or difficulty putting weight on the injured area. Injuries with these symptoms should be evaluated promptly.
Yes. Orthopedic specialists provide a range of arthritis treatments, including physical therapy recommendations, injections, medications, and surgical consultation when appropriate.
If knee pain persists for several weeks, causes swelling or instability, or limits your ability to walk, work, exercise, or participate in daily activities, an orthopedic evaluation may be beneficial.
Yes. Our orthopedic providers evaluate and treat a broad range of joint conditions, including shoulder pain, hip pain, arthritis, sports injuries, and overuse injuries.
Many orthopedic conditions benefit from physical therapy. Your provider will determine whether therapy, strengthening exercises, mobility training, or rehabilitation services should be part of your treatment plan.
Most orthopedic evaluations, imaging studies, and treatments are covered by insurance plans, although coverage varies. Our staff can help verify benefits before your visit.
Patients choose East Crossroads Orthopedics because of convenient access to expert orthopedic care in Aurora, personalized treatment plans, coordinated rehabilitation services, and the support of Intermountain Health. The clinic was developed as part of Intermountain Health's growth strategy to provide specialty care options closer to home for the rapidly expanding East Denver metro community.
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