
Overview
Dr. Britton has been with Hand Surgery Associates since 1993. In his practice, he treats the entire spectrum of upper extremity conditions, including trauma and acquired conditions in adults and in children. He is a consultant at Craig Hospital in Denver, providing upper extremity reconstructive options for patients with debilitating spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Britton is also the upper extremity consultant for National Jewish Hospital where he provides treatment for patients on a national referral level who have rare upper extremity infections. He was a principal investigator in the national research trial studying effective medications for the treatment of Dupuytren’s Disease resulting in the FDA approval of Xiaflex®. He is an active Fellow in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand as well as a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Britton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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Locations
2352 Meadows Blvd, Suite 250, Castle Rock, CO 80109
11960 Lioness Way, Suite 260B, Parker, CO 80134
Englewood, CO 80112
Portercare Adventist Health System
Derek Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteonecrosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
OCC - CO Springs Chapel Hills
Dr. Karl Larsen is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He holds the prestigious Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and has been named a “Top Doc” by Colorado Springs Style magazine for eight consecutive years.He treats a wide range of conditions, including athletic injuries, overuse syndromes, elbow disorders, shoulder fractures, and complex hand trauma. Dr. Larsen earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, and completed his orthopedic residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, followed by a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the Indiana Hand Center.Dr. Larsen served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve from 1989 to 2015, retiring as a Colonel. His military service included roles as a flight surgeon and orthopedic surgeon, leadership positions at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and deployments to Tibet and Iraq. His honors include the Air Force Special Operations Command Flight Surgeon of the Year and USAFA Clinical Surgeon of the Year, along with multiple military decorations. Dr. Larsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Ganglion Cyst.
OCC - CO Springs Briargate
Lt Col Henderson brings over 30 years of distinguished service to the United States Air Force, with a career that spans roles as an enlisted pharmacy technician, cadet, fighter pilot, and orthopedic hand surgeon. After enlisting in 1989, he earned an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating in 1996. He went on to fly the F-15C as a mission commander based out of Kadena AB, Japan, and was awarded the Air Medal for over 100 hours of combat time patrolling the Northern No Fly Zone over Iraq during the events of September 11, 2001.Following his aviation career, Lt Col Henderson pursued medicine, earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2006. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Uniformed Health Education Consortium in San Antonio and a fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Since 2012, he has served at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he has held leadership roles as Chief of Hand Surgery, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, and Chief of Surgery for the 10th Medical Group. He has also been a dedicated team physician for Academy athletes. Lt Col Henderson’s career is a testament to his deep commitment to service, excellence, and care—hallmarks of both his military and medical professions. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Bone Graft.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Britton isDistinguished. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Britton isDistinguished. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Britton isDistinguished. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Britton isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Britton isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Britton isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Britton isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Britton isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Britton isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Britton isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- BursitisDr. Britton isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Britton isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Britton isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Britton isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Congenital Radioulnar SynostosisDr. Britton isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis.


