Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
Streamlined Access to Advanced Medical Imaging Services

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ccessible healthcare is a fundamental human right. Yet, the High Rockies was one of the many rural regions without easily accessible and comprehensive healthcare facilities, particularly in radiology. The Colorado region that include small mountain communities had to maneuver through a disjointed healthcare landscape when met with musculoskeletal issues, seeking tests and imaging across various facilities, resulting in delayed treatments.

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON), a prominent orthopaedic group based in Eagle and Summit County, Colorado, is changing this narrative for residents and the tourists drawn to the area’s tranquil allure. Amid the enchanting winter wonderland that Colorado’s mountains offer, the organization stands as a beacon of accessible and comprehensive healthcare, offering an in-house radiology department that caters to the community’s needs.

Considering the healthcare challenges in rural regions, VSON has taken significant steps to enhance healthcare accessibility, ensuring that specialized care is readily available without the necessity of extended time off work or long drives to distant cities. Its in-house services reduce the need for multiple out-of-town appointments, long travel waits, and additional patient anxiety.

“Our MRI technicians are always looking for ways to benefit the patient rather than our pockets, which speaks volumes about our patient-centric approach,” says Marna Walker, RT (R)(MR), Radiology Supervisor at VSON.

VSON offers the highest quality of musculoskeletal care, providing comprehensive, convenient, and cost-effective orthopaedic and neurosurgical solutions.

The facility offers advanced technology like digital radiography (DR) for X-rays and advanced MRI solutions and efficiently accommodates patients with implants. Leveraging AI advancements further enhances its in-house radiography and imaging capabilities.

Employing state-of-the-art imaging technologies, VSON guarantees precise and comprehensive diagnoses for exceptional patient care. The facility’s cutting-edge diagnostic tools encompass a Canon 1.5 Tesla Vantage Orian MRI system and a GE 1.5 Tesla Optima MR360 MRI system. Its X-ray equipment, the Canon OMNERA 500A, is equipped with AI robotics, automating precise imaging based on desired positions. It also features a quantum X-ray system.

When it comes to patient comfort, the company leaves no stone unturned. Unlike conventional methods, VSON enables the patients to have a relaxed experience during imaging by implementing measures to reduce the noise of the MRI system and providing calming music. Some of its MRI systems are equipped with wider bores that allow flexible patient positioning, addressing concerns related to claustrophobia during the procedure.

To address concerns regarding the cost of MRI services, VSON introduced a self-pay promotion with a flat-rate option that includes the reader’s fee.

VSON places paramount importance on treating patients with kindness, understanding, dignity, and respect. It regards surgical intervention as a last resort, pursued only after exhausting all conservative options, and their providers emphasize a collaborative approach, engaging in conversations with patients to develop treatment plans that align with their unique lifestyles and desired outcomes.

Prior to the procedure, VSON’s tech team provides comprehensive explanations of the examination to patients. During MRI or X-ray examinations, patients are thoroughly briefed on the expectations and positioning upon entering the examination room, with the technicians offering further clarity as and when necessary through headpieces to facilitate a smooth process.

The company’s dedication to patient well-being and innovative healthcare technology sets a new standard for accessible and compassionate medical services. Guided by a patient-centric ethos and a vision for bridging healthcare gaps, VSON stands out as the preferred source for comprehensive orthopedic and neurosurgical solutions in the Vail Valley and beyond.