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Dr. Richard Lawton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
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Dr. Richard Lawton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durango, CO.
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Dr. Richard Lawton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
Durango, CO
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Richard Lawton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durango, CO.

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Dr. Richard Lawton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durango, CO and has 23 years experience. They graduated from Mayo Clinic. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Decatur County Hospital, Dundy County Hospital and Rawlins County Health Center. Dr. Lawton has experience treating conditions like Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Joint Pain and Knee Sprain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lawton received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lawton is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bunion
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Bunionette
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunionette Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Orthopedic Associates
    1 Mercado St Ste 202, Durango, CO 81301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 247-5362
  2. 2 Community Hospital
    1301 E H St, Mc Cook, NE 69001
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (308) 344-2650
  3. 3 Dunes Surgical Hospital
    600 N Sioux Point Rd, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 232-3332

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mayo Clinic
    2001
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Lawton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lawton's profile.

Dr. Lawton frequently treats the following conditions: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Joint Pain and Knee Sprain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Lawton, MD is affiliated with Decatur County Hospital, Dundy County Hospital and Rawlins County Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Lawton, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Decatur County Hospital

    810 W Columbia St, Oberlin, KS

  • Dundy County Hospital

    1313 N Cheyenne St, Benkelman, NE

  • Rawlins County Health Center

    707 Grant St, Atwood, KS