
Overview
Dr. Matthew Delarosa is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. He provides both surgical and nonsurgical treatment to improve function and reduce pain. He focuses on complex trauma and reconstruction of the upper extremity, wrist surgery and arthroscopy, elbow surgery, targeted muscle reinnervation, elective treatment of nerve compressions and hand arthritis, and injuries to soft tissues including nerves, tendons, and ligaments. Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Delarosa completed medical school and orthopedic training at LSUHSC New Orleans. He then further specialized in Hand and Microsurgery at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC under the direction of Dr. Glenn Gaston. In addition to the full spectrum of routine upper extremity problems, a significant portion of his fellowship training concentrated on brachial plexus and complex peripheral nerve injuries. Additionally, he traveled to Florianopolis, Brazil to study under Dr. Jayme Bertelli, an expert in peripheral nerve injuries, brachial plexus injuries, and tendon transfers. He is also interested in improving function of upper extremity amputees through targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and the use of a myoelectric prosthesis. Through his work in congenital, brachial plexus, and amputee specialty clinics he has gained a wealth of knowledge on the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Dr. Delarosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Leg or Foot Amputation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1411 S. Potomac St, Suite 400, Aurora, CO 80012
145 Inverness Drive East, Suite 300, Englewood, CO 80112
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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
- Advanced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Delarosa isAdvanced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Delarosa isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Delarosa isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Delarosa isAdvanced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Delarosa isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- TendinitisDr. Delarosa isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
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- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Delarosa isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- BursitisDr. Delarosa isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Delarosa isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Delarosa isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Delarosa isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Delarosa isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.


