Jonathon Backus, MD Supports Expanded National Research Effort to Advance Ankle Arthritis Treatment
Jonathon D. Backus, MD, board-certified sports foot and ankle specialist is helping lead a renewed national effort to advance research and treatment options for ankle arthritis. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS), in collaboration with the Arthritis Foundation, has announced the launch [...]
Dr. Jonathon Backus Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026
Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026, an honor that reflects exceptional clinical expertise, peer recognition, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. Castle Connolly Top Doctor designations are awarded through a highly selective, physician-led process [...]
Talus Microfracture Presentation Given By Dr. Haytmanek at 2025 SOMOS Annual Meeting
Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek Delivers Key Presentation on Talus Microfracture at 2025 SOMOS Annual Meeting in Vail Dr. Haytmanek delivered an expert presentation on Talus Microfracture in 2025 at the 67th Annual Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Meeting in Vail, Colorado. The meeting [...]
Dr. Jonathon Backus Serves as Team Doctor for U.S. Women’s Alpine Ski Team
Dr. Jonathon Backus, proudly served as team doctor for the U.S. Women’s Alpine Ski Team during training and competition on November 20–21. In this role, Dr. Backus provided on-site medical coverage, injury evaluation, and performance-focused orthopedic support to some of the nation’s top alpine [...]
Dr. Jonathon Backus Serves as Faculty at IBRA Course in San Diego
Dr. Jonathon Backus, was honored to serve as faculty at the International Bone Research Association (IBRA) Foot & Ankle Course held November 14–15 in San Diego. The course brought together leading international surgeons to share the latest advancements in complex foot and ankle reconstruction. [...]
Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek to Teach Foot and Ankle Course at E.L.I.T.E Skills Training for AANA
C. Thomas Haytmanek Jr., MD, orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, has been selected to serve as faculty for the upcoming E.L.I.T.E. Skills Training Course. Dr. Haytmanek will lead sessions focused specifically on comprehensive arthroscopy refinement and arthroplasty [...]
Drs. Haytmanek and Backus Provide Health Screenings for SSCV Athletes
Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek and Dr. Jonathan Backus from The Steadman Clinic’s Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine team recently partnered with Ski & Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) to provide health screenings for 76 young athletes. The event offered an opportunity for athletes, families, and [...]
Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek to Present on Revision Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction at AOSSM
Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek to Present on Revision Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction at AOSSM’s “Reaching the Summit” Course This October Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek will present on Revision Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction during the upcoming AOSSM (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) specialty course, [...]
Dr. Jonathan Backus on the Faculty for Prestigious IBRA Course This November
Dr. Jonathan Backus will be part of the faculty for the IBRA (International Bone Research Association) course in November. This educational course will cover the Management of Sports Medicine Injuries, Trauma and Deformity in the Foot & Ankle. Hosted by IBRA, a globally respected [...]
Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek Presents at the AOFAS Webinar, March 27, 2025 on Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of Talus from Adolescents to Adults
Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek will be part of the faculty for the AOFAS webinar discussing the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of Talus from Adolescents to Adults What: Live Webinar: Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of Talus from Adolescents to Adults When: March 27, 2025 - [...]












