CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver
175 Inverness Drive West, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 303-694-3333
Kenneth Hunt, MD
Foot and Ankle Orthopedics
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Surgical care and treatment of all foot and ankle related injuries and disorders.
Title(s)
Director, Foot and Ankle Services, Vice Chair, Quality, Patient Safety and Outcomes, Director, UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center, Director, CU and Steadman Hawkins Denver Foot and Ankle Fellowship
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle Orthopedics
Scheduling Phone Number
(720) 848-3668
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, UCHealth Broomfield Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center - Central Park
Phone: 720-848-3668 720-848-3668
UCHealth Inverness Orthopedics and Spine Surgery Center
175 Inverness Drive West, Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 303-694-3333
Provider Information
Specialties
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Foot and Ankle Orthopedics
Conditions
-
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Sprains and Strains , Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders , Fractures
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family, skiing, hiking, and travel.
Department
Professor, Orthopedics
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Member American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS), Diplomate, Member American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), Member California Orthopaedic Association (COA), Member International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), Member Northern California Orthopaedic Society (NCOS), Member Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA), Member
Research and Grants
Grants
The Effect of Two Clinically Relevant Fusionless Scoliosis Implant Strategies in a goat model. (2007)
Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Biomechanical Study of Plate Fixation (2010)
Biomechanical comparison of 1.4-mm JuggerKnot suture anchors to standard Brostrom/Gould suture repair in lateral ligament reconstruction. (2013)
Prospective Evaluation of Influence of Dynamic Plantar Foot Loading Patterns in Development of Bone Stress Injuries in Runners. (2015)
Improving and Expanding Collection of Patient Reported Outcomes in Foot and Ankle Surgery: Scaling the Quality Component of the AOFAS Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Outcomes Research (OFAR) Network (2015)
Relevance of ATFL and CFL Ligaments in Subtalar Instability: Biomechanical Model of Injury and Common Repair Techniques (2016)
Arthroscopic Hallux MTP Fusion: Biomechanical Comparison of New Generation Threaded Compression Screws to Open Technique with Low Profile Locking Plate (2016)
The Biomechanical Performance of Headless Fully Threaded Compression Screws vs Partially Threaded Cannulated Screws in Subtalar Arthrodesis (2017)
The STEALTH Project: Student Athlete Health Assessment Using PROMIS Tools (2018)
Surgical Treatment and Return to play following Syndesmotic injuries in athletes: An International perspective (2018)
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Utah School of Medicine (2003)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Brigham Young University (UT) (1998)
Internships
University of Utah Medical Center Program (2004)
Residency Program
University of Utah Medical Center Program (2008)
Fellowships
OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute and Carolinas Medical Center (2009)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 848-3668
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Surgical care and treatment of all foot and ankle related injuries and disorders.