Orthopaedic Clinic

The Steadman Clinic is world renowned for providing innovative evidence-based orthopaedic care.  Founded in 1990, its reputation for keeping people in the game attracts amateur and professional athletes from around the world.

Drs. Haytmanek and Backus share the same goals as the Clinic for incorporating innovative treatment techniques, evidence-based methodology, and immediate physical therapy to ensure that each patient has the best opportunity to resume his or her active lifestyle.

The Steadman Clinic’s team treats injuries and conditions associated with the hip, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, neck, back and spine, knee, ankle and foot.  Some of their specialties are:

  • Joint Preservation and Restoration
  • Treatment for Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Complex and Multi-Ligament Joint Injuries
  • Microsurgery for Complex Cases
  • Tendon Transfers
  • Ligament and Joint Reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Sports Medicine and Athletic Injuries
  • General Orthopaedics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Injury Prevention

The orthopaedic surgeons at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, and in Frisco, Colorado, use a research-based approach to diagnose and treat hundreds of orthopaedic conditions. Whether you are a high-level athlete injured in competition or just want to be able to live your life pain-free, The Clinic’s specialists are committed to helping patients resume an active lifestyle.