Aubrey Armento, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopedics


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Medical School
  • MD, Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (2015)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (NC) (2011)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2018)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado, Pediatric Sports Medicine (2019)
Languages
English
Department
Orthopedics

Professional Titles

  • Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
  • Associate Program Director for CU Sports Medicine Fellowship - Pediatric track
  • Medical Director of the CHCO Running Athlete Clinic and Female Athlete Program

Recognitions

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Medical College of Georgia (2014)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, Medical College of Georgia (2014)

Publications

  • Armento A, Sweeney E. Gymnastics Medicine: Evaluation, Management, and Rehabilitation. 1st ed. Cham (Switzerland): Springer; c2019. Chapter 6, Medical Illness in Gymnasts; p. 101-118.
  • Walker GA, Seehusen CN, Armento A, Provance AJ, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Family Affluence Relationship to Sports Specialization in Youth Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2021 Jan;60(1):50-55. PubMed PMID: 32781852
  • Davis CL, Litwin SE, Pollock NK, Waller JL, Zhu H, Dong Y, Kapuku G, Bhagatwala J, Harris RA, Looney J, Williams CF, Armento A, Schmidt MD, Bassali R. Exercise effects on arterial stiffness and heart health in children with excess weight: The SMART RCT. Int J Obes (Lond). 2020 May;44(5):1152-1163. PubMed PMID: 31754238
  • Howell N, Walker G, Hankinson T, Armento A. Incidental Os Odontoideum in an Adolescent Athlete With Sports-Related Concussion. Clin J Sport Med. 2022 Nov 1;32(6):e652-e654. PubMed PMID: 36111988
  • Little CC, Howell DR, Armento AM, Sweeney EA, Walker GA. Training volume recommendations and psychosocial outcomes in adolescent athletes. Phys Sportsmed. 2022 Aug 24;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36000411
  • Sidhar K, Baugh CM, Wilson JC, Spittler J, Walker GA, Armento AM, Howell DR. Socioeconomic status and injury history in adolescent athletes: Lower family affluence is associated with a history of concussion. J Clin Transl Res. 2022 Aug 29;8(4):292-298. PubMed PMID: 35975186
  • Stockbower KA, Howell DR, Seehusen CN, Armento AM, Walker GA. Sport specialization, sleep, fatigue, and psychosocial ratings: do highly specialized athletes differ from their less specialized peers?. Phys Sportsmed. 2022 Oct;50(5):400-405. PubMed PMID: 34171984
  • Armento A, VanBaak K, Seehusen CN, Sweeney EA, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Presence and Perceptions of Menstrual Dysfunction and Associated Quality of Life Measures Among High School Female Athletes. J Athl Train. 2021 Oct 1;56(10):1094-1099. PubMed PMID: 33626156
  • Patsimas T, Howell DR, Hovater W, Drexelius K, Selberg C, Armento A, Mayer S. Recovery in Hip Range of Motion in Young Flexibility Athletes 1 Year After Periacetabular Osteotomy. J Dance Med Sci. 2023 Oct 21;:1089313X231205101. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37864457
  • Armento A, Keeter C, Gagliardi A, Rossing H, Giachino C, VandenBerg C, Howell D, Albright J. Association of Grit With Postoperative Knee Outcomes and Physical Function After ACL Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2023 Sep;51(11):2900-2907. PubMed PMID: 37525482
  • Armento A, Heronemus M, Truong D, Swanson C. Bone Health in Young Athletes: a Narrative Review of the Recent Literature. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2023 Aug;21(4):447-458. PubMed PMID: 37289381
  • Wingerson MJ, Baugh CM, Provance AJ, Armento A, Walker GA, Howell DR. Changes in Quality of Life, Sleep, and Physical Activity During COVID-19: A Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Athletes. J Athl Train. 2023 Oct 1;58(10):887-894. PubMed PMID: 36827615
  • Armento AM, VanBaak KD, Seehusen CN, Howell DR. Differences in Training and Health Characteristics Between Trail Ultrarunners and Shorter Distance Runners. Wilderness Environ Med. 2023 Jun;34(2):182-186. PubMed PMID: 36764885
  • Armento A, Albright J, Gagliardi A, Daoud AK, Howell D, Mayer S. Patient expectations and perceived social support related to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in adolescent athletes. Phys Ther Sport. 2021 Jan;47:72-77. PubMed PMID: 33197876
  • Patsimas T, Howell DR, Hovater W, Drexelius K, Selberg C, Armento A, Mayer S. Recovery in Hip Range of Motion in Young Flexibility Athletes 1 Year After Periacetabular Osteotomy. J Dance Med Sci. 2024 Mar;28(1):51-56. PubMed PMID: 37864457
  • Sweeney E, Brna M, Howell D, Armento A, Gilmer G, Franklin C. Screening for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and Female Athlete Triad: A Survey of Pediatric Sports Medicine Professionals. J Wom Sports Med. 2024;4(1):30-38. doi:10.53646/vxe7wx77

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Member
  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Member
  • Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Colorado Health Pavilion
860 N Potomac Cir
Aurora, CO 80111
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2018)
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2019)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
  • Brain and Nervous System - Concussion Assessment
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Eating Disorders
  • Mental Health and Behavior
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Eating behaviors
  • Women's Health - Adolescent Reproductive Health - Adolescent Gynecology
  • Women's Health
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Osteoporosis
Clinical Interests
I am passionate about providing care for youth, adolescent, and young adult athletes, from football players to dancers. I have a special interest in running medicine, bone stress injuries, the male and female athlete triad, relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs), and eating disorders in athletes.

Care Philosophy
As a primary care sports medicine physician, my goal is to provide comprehensive, holistic care to all young athletes so that they can continue to do the sports and physical activities that they love.

Personal Interests
In my free time, I am a competitive road marathoner but also enjoy running the Colorado mountain trails, hiking, skiing, and adventuring with family and friends.

Public Speaking
Yes