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DAVID C. KARLI, M.D.

Dr. David Karli is a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist. In 2003, Dr. Karli joined the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. His expertise in interventional treatment of spinal and musculoskeletal disorders provides an additional dimension of expertise to Steadman Hawkins. Dr. Karli's clinical interest in regenerative medicine and development of of non-surgical interventions for a variety of conditions has led to the development of a platelet gel (Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP) injection therapy program for patients experiencing acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. Additionally, he continues to focus his research on autologous blood and novel regenerative therapies that hold great promise for development of future treatment protocols for musculoskeletal and spine disorders.

Dr. Karli is a former collegiate athlete, who graduated with honors from Elizabethtown College. Following medical school at the University of Maryland, he completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He subsequently joined the faculty at Harvard, and served as an Attending Physician with the Department of PM&R at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, as well as the Dept of Orthopedic Surgery at Mass General Hospital.

While at Harvard, he created a successful outpatient practice, participated in the development of rehabilitation protocols for spinal disorders and formed clinical collaborations with Orthopedic Surgeon colleagues. Dr. Karli was instrumental in developing the first fluoroscopically guided spinal injection program at Spaulding.

A diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Karli is an active member of multiple professional societies including the International Spinal Injection Society, the American Academy of PM&R and the Regenerative Medicine Organization. He has lectured and authored in spinal and musculoskeletal topics and has contributed to a Spine and Sports Medicine textbook.

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SPINE CARE SERVICES

Detailed History and Physical
Full Diagnostic and Imaging Work-up


Available Studies:
  • XRay
  • MRI/MRA
  • CT/CTAScans
  • Bone Density Testing
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Testing
  • Bone Scan
  • Laboratory work
  • Diagnostic Spinal Blocks (Facet/Nerve Blocks and Epidural Injections)
  • Discogram
  • Myelogram
Education, Education, Education
Thorough explanation of findings including all imaging and use of our spine models

Exploration of Treatment Options
  • Medication
  • Nutrition
  • Physical/Occupational Therapy
  • Therapeutic Spinal Injections
  • RF Neurotomy
  • Percutaneous Decompression (Nucleoplasty)
  • Spinal Stimulators
  • Acupuncture
  • Chiropractic Care
  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Psychiatric/Psychology care
  • Surgical Intervention (including microsurgery)
Specific and Individualized Treatment Recommendations

Appropriate Referrals to Excellent Consulting Physicians

Communication with Other Treating Physicians

We Evaluate & Treat:
  • Neck + arm pain
  • Low back + leg pain
  • Thoracic pain
  • Scoliosis + Kyphosis
  • All traumatic and degenerative spine conditions
  • Second opinion for failed prior surgeries
  • Auto accidents + Worker's compensation injuries