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Dr. Mark Erickson, MD is a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1989 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Mark Erickson, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Medicine.
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Mark Erickson, MD graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine (1989)
Residency: Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals (1994)
Licensed In: Colorado
Dr. Mark Erickson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Mark Erickson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Erickson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.
Preformed spinal surgery without sterile equipment then refused to accept the possibility that it might have caused an infection. If antibiotics would have been administered the mistake could have been mitigated, instead it caused near fatal sepsis and further spinal surgery.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Erickson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$143,105
MAZOR X SYSTEM $79,117 |
CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $31,229 |
CD HORIZON $17,685 |
UNID_PASS $2,773 |
MIDAS REX $2,500 |
Other $9,801 |
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$31,152
Polaris 4.75 Spinal System $16,500 |
Spine $12,000 |
The Tether $397 |
Polaris Deformity Spinal System $136 |
Spine-None $91 |
Other $2,027 |
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$17,105
MazorX Renaissance $5,567 |
MazorX - Renaissance $4,034 |
CD HORIZON $470 |
POWEREASE $23 |
O-ARM-ST $8 |
Other $7,004 |
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$3,271
Reline $1,358 |
MAGEC $1,241 |
LessRay $303 |
XLIF $67 |
Pulse $39 |
Other $263 |
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$1,174
Spine $1,174 |
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$2,077
The Tether $558 |
MOSS VRS Spinal System $180 |
MOSS100 Pedicle Screw System $147 |
Spinal Implants $131 |
Allograft $119 |
Other $943 |
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| $73,173 | |
| $10,994 | |
| $7,291 |
Dr. Mark Erickson is a medical specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Erickson's clinical interests include spinal cord injury, kyphosis, and spinal trauma. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He studied medicine at Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Wright State University for his residency. He has received professional recognition including the following: Faculty Teacher of the year award 2020 - Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Erickson is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Medicine.
