Ryan A. Aukerman, M.D.
Sports Medicine & Shoulder & Knee
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"I like helping patients get back to their pre-injured lifestyle."
Dr. Aukerman joined Premier Bone & Joint Centers in 2006. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, Dr. Aukerman went on to complete his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado. After an orthopedic surgery internship and residency at the same institution, he then went on to complete a fellowship in sports medicine and knee and shoulder surgery from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Aukerman is an Associate Master Instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and teaches orthopedic surgeons from all over the world the latest techniques and advances in knee and shoulder surgery.
In addition to his duties at Premier Bone & Joint Centers, Dr. Aukerman serves as the head team physician for the University of Wyoming Athletics. He has taken care of several National Championship Division 1 teams in his career. Dr. Aukerman has been a team physician at the University of Wisconsin, University of Colorado, and University of Denver. In his free time, Dr. Aukerman enjoys fly fishing, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, volleyball, soccer, and hiking.
Dr. Aukerman is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
In addition to his duties at Premier Bone & Joint Centers, Dr. Aukerman serves as the head team physician for the University of Wyoming Athletics. He has taken care of several National Championship Division 1 teams in his career. Dr. Aukerman has been a team physician at the University of Wisconsin, University of Colorado, and University of Denver. In his free time, Dr. Aukerman enjoys fly fishing, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, volleyball, soccer, and hiking.
Dr. Aukerman is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
AO North America
American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
AO North America
Post-operative Instruction
Knee
Medial Patello-Femoral Ligament Repair
Quadriceps/Patellar Tendon Repair
ACL Reconstruction Rehab Guide
ACL Protocol
Knee Scope: Partial Meniscectomy, Articular Cartilage Debridement, Plica Excision
Meniscal Repair
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Shoulder
Anterior Shoulder Reconstruction with Bankhart Repair
Arthroscopic Capsular Shift
Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair for Type II Tears
Rotator Cuff Repair for Type I Tears
Posterior Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Arthroscopy (Subacromial Decompression, Mumford, Labral Debridement)
Slap Lesion Repair
Proximal Biceps Tenodesis and Tenotomy without RC Repair
Medial Patello-Femoral Ligament Repair
Quadriceps/Patellar Tendon Repair
ACL Reconstruction Rehab Guide
ACL Protocol
Knee Scope: Partial Meniscectomy, Articular Cartilage Debridement, Plica Excision
Meniscal Repair
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Shoulder
Anterior Shoulder Reconstruction with Bankhart Repair
Arthroscopic Capsular Shift
Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair for Type II Tears
Rotator Cuff Repair for Type I Tears
Posterior Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Arthroscopy (Subacromial Decompression, Mumford, Labral Debridement)
Slap Lesion Repair
Proximal Biceps Tenodesis and Tenotomy without RC Repair
"After breaking my ankle in Hawaii, and not having anything but a splint when I got home, I was super pleased when I called Premier Bone & Joint Centers on the advice of a friend, that they could see me the very next day. Everyone in the office was truly kind, and Dr. Aukerman treated me with kindness and concern. When I couldn't decide whether I should let the ankle heal naturally or have surgery to reinforce the ankle, no one pressured me to have the surgery. I told them I would get back to them the next day. I decided to go ahead with the surgery. I had a friend take me from Cheyenne to the clinic in Laramie. We arrived at 6:00 am, and I was home by 11:30. All the people at the clinic were friendly, kind, and professional. I have been back to the office in Cheyenne once since the surgery and received excellent care. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Aukerman. My ankle is doing better every day and I hope to be walking normally again very soon." -- Bea D.
"Early in February, I slipped and fell on the ice. I didn't think I hurt myself, but my shoulder started hurting and wouldn't get better. I kept expecting things to change and kept using it. It finally got so bad I had to get something done. I remembered Dr. Aukerman had helped my grandson with his shoulder. Other doctors that I saw had told him he would need surgery but Aukerman said lets try therapy first. And Scott is fine now. I like a doctor who doesn't hop right into the surgery mode. I know I had to have surgery because of the severity of my injury. The surgery went great and I'm doing what I need to do in physical therapy. Everyone at Premier Bone & Joint Centers and physical therapy has made this a positive experience for me. This team is number ONE in my book! Thank you!" -- MaryAnn G.
"Early in February, I slipped and fell on the ice. I didn't think I hurt myself, but my shoulder started hurting and wouldn't get better. I kept expecting things to change and kept using it. It finally got so bad I had to get something done. I remembered Dr. Aukerman had helped my grandson with his shoulder. Other doctors that I saw had told him he would need surgery but Aukerman said lets try therapy first. And Scott is fine now. I like a doctor who doesn't hop right into the surgery mode. I know I had to have surgery because of the severity of my injury. The surgery went great and I'm doing what I need to do in physical therapy. Everyone at Premier Bone & Joint Centers and physical therapy has made this a positive experience for me. This team is number ONE in my book! Thank you!" -- MaryAnn G.
