
Overview
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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Ganglion Cyst.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2446 Research Pkwy, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
1263 Lake Plaza Dr, Suite 210, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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.
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
Dr. Griggs is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. Dr. Griggs completed his medical degree from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. After medical school, he completed his orthopedic residency at Brown University in Rhode Island. Following residency, he completed a hand and micro fellowship at the University of Houston in Texas and an additional shoulder and elbow fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Griggs specializes in surgical and conservative management of injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow and hands. This includes fracture care of the clavicle, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand, along with trauma and chronic arthritis conditions. Dr. Griggs specializes in arthroscopic shoulder surgery for rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability. Other common conditions he treats are lateral epicondylitis, elbow arthritis and nerve compressions such as carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel. Dr. Griggs specializes in workers’ compensation patients and completed his level II accreditation with the state of Colorado. Dr. Griggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.
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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 Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Bone Graft.
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
Dr. Ky Kobayashi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions affecting the hand and upper extremities. He has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and Sports Medicine. Dr. Kobayashi specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery including microvascular surgery, arthroscopy, traumatic reconstruction, and joint replacement. Dr. Kobayashi is a distinguished graduate from the US Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Connecticut as well as a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Tufts Combined Hand Fellowship in Boston, MA. Dr. Kobayashi retired from the United States Air Force in 2014 with many decorations after several deployments to combat zones. He has extensive experience in combat casualty care and reconstruction. He has been staff and assistant program director for the Wilford Hall Air Force Orthopedic Residency Program in San Antonio, TX. He is actively involved in research & education and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Kobayashi was elected to serve on the Board of Specialties for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons as well as the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons for education. He has been the team physician for the Air Force Academy sports programs and is currently a consultant for the Olympic Training Center. Dr. Kobayashi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Osteoarthritis.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Larsen isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Larsen isDistinguished. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Larsen isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Larsen isDistinguished. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Larsen isDistinguished. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Advanced
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Larsen isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Larsen isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Larsen isAdvanced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Larsen isAdvanced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Larsen isAdvanced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- SynovitisDr. Larsen isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Larsen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Larsen isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Larsen isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Larsen isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- BursitisDr. Larsen isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Larsen isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.


