Dr. Donald S. Corenman, MD

Expert Publications

• Failed less invasive lumbar spine surgery as a predictor of subsequent fusion outcomes.
• Management of a patient with lamina fracture of the sixth cervical vertebrae and concomitant subluxation.

Clinical Trials

• A Study of Infuse® Bone Graft With Mastergraft® Strip and Posterior Fixation for Posterolateral Fusion (PLF) Treatment of Multi-Level Degenerative Lumbosacral Spinal Conditions

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Donald S. Corenman, who serves patients in Vail, Colorado.

Dr. Corenman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is affiliated with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. The Steadman Clinic is the premier sports medicine clinic for recovery of sports and spinal injuries. The goal of the clinic is to deliver the highest standard of orthopedic care and personal attention to each and every patient seeking help. “Whether you are an injured professional athlete or just want to be able to walk again without pain, our physicians will do their best to help you achieve your goal. Our success in helping our patients reach their goals is what attracts people from all walks of life, from all over the world, to The Steadman Clinic” as stated on the Clinic’s website. 

Dr. Corenman holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC). He then went on to complete his residency in chiropractic orthopedics from LACC and was in private practice for 5 years. 

Dr. Corenman earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Thereafter, he completed the five-year residency program in orthopedic surgery at the Detroit Medical Center. He continued his education completing a fellowship in spinal disorders and deformity at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Corenman continued on at the University as an Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery, teaching fellows and residents for 3 years. 

Dr. Corenman was the Co-Chief of Spinal Trauma at Denver General, which is now Denver Health Medical Center. He is affiliated with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and is a physician for the U.S. Ski Team. 

Dr. Corenman is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Western States Orthopedic Society, the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Colorado Medical Association, the Colorado Orthopedic Association, the California Chiropractic Association, and the American Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. He is also on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for the State of Colorado. 

Dr. Corenman is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). Founded in 1934 as a private, voluntary, nonprofit, autonomous organization, the ABOS exists to serve the best interest of the public and the medical profession by establishing educational standards for orthopedic residents and by evaluating the initial and continuing qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. 

Dr. Corenman is an associate editor for the American journal of Chiropractic Orthopedics. He has conducted research on the spine for both surgery and rehabilitation and has published multiple articles. He has also published two clinical books and many papers, as well as has lectured to his peers from Hong Kong to Paris.

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons are devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Some are generalists, while others specialize in certain areas of the body, such as the foot and ankle. Dr. Corenman specializes in lumbar herniated disc treatment, cervical degenerative disc disease, lumbar spinal stenosis, neck pain, and lower back pain. 

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