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Dr. Nick Golinvaux is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of conditions and injuries affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. A Denver native, Dr. Golinvaux completed advanced fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Harvard and provides both surgical and non-surgical treatment for a wide range of upper-extremity conditions.<\/div>\n
Areas of Expertise<\/div>\n
Dr. Golinvaux treats a broad range of orthopedic conditions, including:<\/div>

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  • S\u00edndrome del t\u00fanel carpiano<\/li>\n
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome<\/li>\n
  • Dedo en gatillo<\/li>\n
  • Thumb and hand arthritis<\/li>\n
  • contractura de dupuytren<\/li>\n
  • Hand, finger, wrist, and elbow fractures<\/li>\n
  • Wrist fractures, including distal radius and scaphoid fractures<\/li>\n
  • Tendon injuries<\/li>\n
  • Nerve injuries and compression<\/li>\n
  • Quistes de ganglio<\/li>\n
  • De Quervain\u2019s tendonitis<\/li>\n
  • Thumb ligament injuries<\/li>\n
  • Codo de tenista<\/li>\n
  • Distal biceps injuries<\/li>\n
  • Fingertip and nail injuries<\/li>\n
  • Hand and upper-extremity trauma<\/li>\n
  • Fracture fixation and reconstructive procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Education & Training<\/div>\n
    Dr. Golinvaux earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Yale University, graduating cum laude with distinction.<\/div>\n
    He went on to earn his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine before completing his orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.<\/div>\n
    Dr. Golinvaux then completed the prestigious Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, with training through Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital and Boston Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/div>\n
    He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.<\/div>\n
    Research & Patient Care<\/div>\n
    In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Golinvaux has contributed to orthopedic research through peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.<\/div>\n
    His approach emphasizes individualized treatment and helping patients restore function and return to the activities that matter most to them following an injury or degenerative orthopedic condition.<\/div>\n
    Colorado Native<\/div>\n
    Born and raised in Denver, Dr. Golinvaux returned to Colorado after completing his medical training. Outside of medicine, he enjoys staying active through hockey, golf, hiking, and skiing.<\/div>\n
    At Smith Medical DSC \u2013 Surgery Center of Denver, patients have access to specialized orthopedic surgical care in a patient-focused outpatient setting with transparent, bundled pricing.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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