Alexander Aretakis, MD

Professional Titles

• Assistant Professor

Recognitions

• Outstanding Author, Journal of Spine Surgery (2024)
  https://jss.amegroups.org/post/view/interviews-with-outstanding-authors-2024
• Medical Student Orthopedic Resident Educator Award, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2023)
  Award voted on by medical students for best orthopedic resident educator of the year
• Best Resident Research Poster, University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics (2022)
• Junior Resident of the Year, Denver Health Department of Orthopedics (2021)
  Award voted on by faculty of the Department of Orthopedics at Denver Health, given to outstanding junior resident.

Research Interests

Publications

• Aretakis A, Adams J, Martino R, Carry P, Stickel J, Hadley-Miller N, Georgopoulos G, Selberg C. Novel Use of the O-Arm Following Open Reduction of a Dislocated Hip for a Walking Age Patient Provides a Low-Radiation Alternative to CT. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025 Sep 1;45(8):474-480. PubMed PMID: 40689933
• Aretakis A, Shannon B, Shah SA, Mackenzie WGS. Halo Gravity Traction. Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Deformity – A Practical Guide.
• Aretakis A, Eastwood D, Thakker M. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Orthopedic Knowledge Update 15. Wolters Kluver.
• Aretakis A, Shah S. Pediatric Pars Defects. Surgery of the Lumbar Spine: Principles and Techniques.
• Aretakis A, White K. Principles of management of the spine in skeletal dysplasias. Orthopedic Management of Skeletal Dysplasia: Current Perspectives
• Aretakis AC, Farrell JP, Ou-Yang DC, Kleck CJ. Intraoperative fat embolism syndrome associated with implantation of titanium sacroiliac joint fusion implants: a report of two cases. J Spine Surg. 2024 Mar 20;10(1):144-151. PubMed PMID: 38567009
• Zhao L, Uchtman M, Aretakis A, Selberg C, McCarthy JJ, Whitlock PW. Maintenance of acetabular correction following PAO: a multicenter study comparing stainless-steel and titanium screws, J Hip Pres Surg. 2024;, hnae008, https://doi.org/10.1093/jhps/hnae008
• Marty E, Bradsell H, Shinshako K, Aretakis A, Genuario J, Frank RM. Open Quadriceps Tendon Repair with Achilles Tendon Allograft, Another Tool in the Armament: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector 13(1):e22.00429, January-March 2023. | DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00429.
• Aretakis A, Georgopoulos G. Sequential Bilateral Achilles Tendon Rupture in a Teenager After Ponseti Treatment for Bilateral Clubfoot: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector. 2021 May;11(2). PMID: 34003811.
• Glogovac G, Kakazu R, Aretakis AC, Grawe BM. Return to Sport and Sports-Specific Outcomes Following Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes: A Systematic Review. HSS J. 2020 Oct;16(3):242-249. PubMed PMID: 33088238

Professional Memberships

• Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Member
• American Orthopedic Association, Emerging Leader
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Member

Practice Locations

• Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

• Pediatric Orthopedics

• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Emergency Care
• Failed Prior Surgery
• Infections
• Injuries and Wounds - Acute Wounds
• Injuries and Wounds
• Spinal Deformity
• Spine - Scoliosis
• Spine
• Spine - Spondylolisthesis
• Spine - Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures)
• Surgery
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Ankle sprain
• Bones, Joints and Muscles
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Compression fracture of spine
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - General Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - High Arch (Cavus Foot) Correction
• 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 - Lower Leg, Ankle, and, Foot Trauma and Fracture Care
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Neck Disorders and Injuries
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Osteogenesis Imperfecta
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Pars fracture
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Pedicle fracture
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Scoliosis
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Skeletal Dysplasia
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains