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Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: hand surgery procedures, musculoskeletal problems

1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524

(970) 493-0112

Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD is an orthopedist in Fort Collins, CO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD is affiliated with UCHealth and ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE CENTER OF THE ROCKIES PC.

Office Locations

Address:

1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524

Address:

1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80526

Address:

2500 E Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Some issues Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Dr. Bret Peterson has joined the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies as a surgeon specializing in the care of adults and children who have hand, arm and elbow injuries and conditions.”—"Biz Report for Aug. 25", Greeley Tribune, August 2013

doctor visit	133

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	23
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	388
hip imaging	31
immobilization	14
injections	21
musculoskeletal imaging	29
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	29

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	39
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	408
hip imaging	22
hospital care	10
immobilization	41
injections	56
inpatient care	10
musculoskeletal imaging	20
nerve procedures	42
open surgery	41
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	59
X-rays	20

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	562
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	98
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

aspiration	33
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	553
fracture surgery	12
immobilization	21
injections	80
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	42
open surgery	54
tendon surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	79
X-rays	15

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	39
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	565
injections	70
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	46
tendon surgery	49
upper extremity surgery	95

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	30
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

aspiration	39
blood draw	10
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	544
fracture surgery	11
injections	93
nerve procedures	50
open surgery	61
tendon surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	95

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	36
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	24
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	448
injections	77
musculoskeletal imaging	12
nerve procedures	38
open surgery	37
tendon surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	76
X-rays	12

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	28
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

aspiration	37
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	432
fracture surgery	11
injections	95
nerve procedures	39
open surgery	50
tendon surgery	41
upper extremity surgery	91

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	20
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

aspiration	92
blood draw	10
decompression surgery	97
doctor visit	1179
excision	11
fracture surgery	24
immobilization	11
injections	230
joint surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	9
nerve procedures	97
open surgery	121
reconstructive surgery	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
tendon surgery	105
upper extremity surgery	242
X-rays	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Collins, CO were upper extremity surgery, injections, open surgery and nerve procedures.

aspiration	36
blood draw	10
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	517
excision	11
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	26
hospital care	10
immobilization	21
injections	91
inpatient care	10
joint surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	55
reconstructive surgery	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
tendon surgery	45
upper extremity surgery	96
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	243
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	31
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2012)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE CENTER OF THE ROCKIES PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bret Charles Peterson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gemini Medical LLC	$200 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $200
Skeletal Dynamics Inc	$183 Implate $183
Trice Medical, Inc.	$137 Segway blade or mieye camera $50	$87
Stryker Corporation	$130 Hip Arthroscopy Access & Instrumentation Set $103	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $27
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$114 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $46	Freedom Wrist $25	Titan-Shoulder $23	$20
Other	$202 XIAFLEX $41	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $35	Spine $32	Trauma Plates, Screws, and Nails $22	CMF OL1000 $19	Other $52

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$623
Education	$216
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$127

Biography

Dr. Bret Peterson specializes in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Fort Collins, CO. In his practice, Dr. Peterson focuses on hand surgery procedures, musculoskeletal problems, and orthopedic surgery. He is affiliated with UCHealth. After completing medical school at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Duke University Medical Center.