Orthopedic
What We Do
We provide services on a referral-only basis.
We provide basic musculoskeletal evaluation:
- Arthroscopic procedures of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow, and wrist
- Treatment of fractures of the extremities
- Total joint replacement of shoulder, hip and knees
- Tendon repairs
The clinic has limited care for pediatric orthopedics and does not treat spinal conditions. We only do custom orthotics for active duty personnel.
Who We Serve
We serve those age 12 years and older:
- Active Duty Service Members
- Cadets
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Plus
- TRICARE Select
Getting Care
New Patients
If you have not been evaluated or treated at this clinic within the last 12 months, a new referral is required by your Primary Care Manager (PCM) or other authorized provider.
Your referral will be reviewed for appropriateness to be appointed at this facility,
Fort Carson Orthopedics or with a network provider off-base. If our clinic is selected for care, the Access to Care Line will make three attempts to book your initial evaluation.
If you're not contacted within 3 business days to book your appointment, your referral has likely been deferred off-base. Visit
www.TRICARE-west.com to access your network provider referral authorization. If no referral authorization is visible, contact the Access to Care Line or
10th Medical Group Referral Management to determine whether your referral is still in-progress.
Additional information on the referral process is available on the
Referral Support Page or via the
10 MDG Referral Guide.
Established Patients
If you have an active referral to or have been seen by USAF Academy Orthopedics Clinic within the last 12 months, contact our clinic using the following:
How to Use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
Visit our
tutorial page that includes screen shots and step-by-step instructions for submitting messages, booking appointments and requesting appointments.
When messaging or searching our clinic, use the name:
USAF Academy Orthopedics Clinic.