Moore Orthopedics

Need another reason to hit the slopes? Check out this article on the health benefits of our favorite winter activities!

12 Incredible Health Benefits of Skiing & Snowboarding | New To Ski For a lot of skiers and snowboarders, a big part of the thrill is that you feel so good as the vacation goes on. You’re...

🏔️⛑️ Injured on the slopes? The best orthopedic urgent care clinic in the base area is ready to help! Whether it's a sprain, strain, or any ski-related injury, our expert team is here to get you back on track fast. Visit us for quick, professional care so you can get back to enjoying the mountain. Stop by, or give us a call at 970-349-2677

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Did you know that our water here in Crested Butte is not fluoridated? Here are some helpful links about fluoride for healthy teeth in children:
http://ilikemyteeth.org/fluoridation/
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/FAQ-Fluoride-and-Children.aspx
http://nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/Fluoride/TheStoryofFluoridation.htm

Fluoride in Water | What You Need To Know About Fluoride Despite conclusive science on its benefits, fluoride remains a hot topic of debate. Get the facts and find out what the debate is all about. Click here now.

Here is an interesting study for the parents of younger children:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/862764

Juice, Other Drinks Can Manage Mild Gastroenteritis in Children Children may be more willing to drink juice and other favorite fluids instead of a less-palatable electrolyte solution, authors wrote.

Dr. Moore proudly supports local CB athlete Francesca Pavillard-Cain as she competes in the Swatch Freeride World Tour 2016. We'll be thinking of her as she prepares for the next event starting March 6th in Austria!

http://freerideworldtour.com/riders/francesca-pavillard-cain

Francesca Pavillard-Cain | Freeride World Tour

Dr. Moore is now on Twitter!
https://twitter.com/mooreorthopedic

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Head's Up! Concussion Information for Parents. Visit
http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/ for in-depth information regarding children's head injury and concussion. If you have any questions about head injury or concussion, please contact Dr. Tom Moore or Dr. Vance Felton at 970.349.2677, available 7 days/week.

HEADS UP Keeping children and teens healthy and safe is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, high school coach, school professional, or health care provider, this site will help

Moore Orthopedics and Crested Butte Ski Area Clinic would like to introduce and welcome Vance Felton, MD, who is joining our practice. Dr. Felton is available to see any existing or new patients. With the addition of Dr. Felton, the clinic will have a physician available 7 days a week during ski season.

Dr. Vance Felton is a board-certified family medicine physician. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Anthony North Family Medicine in Westminster, Colorado. His specific medical interests include integrative medicine and sports medicine. He provides primary family medicine care for patients of all ages including preventive care and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. He has a professional working proficiency in Spanish.

His philosophy of care involves collaborating with his patients to improve their health using an integrative approach. This approach recognizes the interconnection of physical, emotional, relational and spiritual health and emphasizes healthy lifestyle changes involving exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management used in conjunction with evidence-based medical therapy.

Dr. Felton enjoys road and mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and camping among other outdoor sports.