Dr. Craig LoucksMD, FRSCS
Sports Medicine
at Craig Loucks, MD FRSCS - Hip and Knee Specialist — Englewood, CO
About
Craig Loucks, MD, FRSCS, has spent more than two decades building one of the Denver area's most focused hip and knee practices. He launched his private practice in 2003 and quickly established a reputation for minimally invasive joint replacement and complex revision surgery. His FRSCS credential designates him as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.
Beginning in 2004, Dr. Loucks pioneered teaching methods, surgical techniques, and devices specifically related to minimally invasive hip and knee surgery. He treats patients across a wide age range, including athletes needing cartilage transplants or arthroscopic ligament repair and older adults managing osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, or femoroacetabular impingement. His clinical approach incorporates both surgical and non-operative pathways. For patients not yet ready for surgery, Dr. Loucks offers treatments including PRP injections, stem cell therapy, viscosupplementation, gait modification, and physical therapy. He developed an elective Concierge Program to meet growing patient demand and reduce wait times for those who need quicker access to his care.
Education & Training
Private practice in Denver since 2003; pioneered Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Surgery techniques since 2004
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Loucks right for?
Dr. Loucks is a strong fit for adults experiencing hip or knee pain from osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, or inflammatory arthritis. Athletes with meniscus tears, cartilage damage, or ligament injuries also benefit from his surgical expertise. Patients who have had prior joint replacements and need revision or reconstruction find his complex-case experience valuable. Those who prefer to exhaust non-surgical options first will find a full range of injection and therapy-based treatments available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Loucks treats a broad range of hip conditions, including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, femoroacetabular impingement, hip bursitis, hip fractures, snapping hip, transient osteoporosis, and inflammatory arthritis. He offers both surgical and non-operative treatment paths depending on the patient's condition and goals.
Dr. Loucks specializes in knee arthritis, meniscus tears, cartilage damage, and ligament injuries. He performs procedures ranging from arthroscopic knee ligament and cartilage repair to total, partial, and revision knee replacement. He also treats athletes with sports-related knee injuries.
Yes. Dr. Loucks has focused specifically on minimally invasive hip and knee surgery since 2004. He has personally developed surgical techniques, teaching methods, and devices related to this approach. His anterior minimally invasive hip replacement and minimally invasive total knee replacement are among his core surgical offerings.
Yes. Dr. Loucks performs both revision hip replacement and revision knee replacement. He has built his practice around complex joint reconstruction cases and sees patients who need a prior implant corrected, replaced, or reconstructed.
Dr. Loucks offers several non-operative options for patients managing arthritis or joint pain. These include platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, stem cell injection therapy, viscosupplementation (gel injections), physical therapy, medication therapy, knee braces, and gait modification. He works with each patient to find the right starting point for care.
Yes. Dr. Loucks treats athletes of all ages. He performs cartilage transplants, arthroscopic knee ligament repair, meniscus surgery, and other procedures that address sports-related joint injuries. His clinical range covers both competitive athletes and recreational patients looking to stay active.
Dr. Loucks holds an MD and the FRSCS designation, which identifies him as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. He has practiced orthopedic surgery since 2003 and has developed recognized expertise in minimally invasive hip and knee techniques.
Yes. Dr. Loucks maintains a separate contact line specifically for Canadian patients. com to inquire about scheduling.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026