Colorado Medicaid
We are excited to open this event to those with Colorado Medicaid as their primary health insurance plan
Restoring Strength to Hardworking Hands
Providing NO-COST hand, wrist, finger, and elbow surgery to El Paso County residents either with Colorado Medicaid as their primary insurer or who do not have active health insurance coverage
Surgery Day: Saturday May 3rd, 2025
Registration is closed due to reaching max capacity.
If you were not able to register for this year's event, please stay in touch by following our social media channels or subscribing to the CSOG Email Community as we will share details for next year's event towards the end of 2025
If you are in need of immediate attention, please call our office. We are happy to help by way of insurance or self-pay means
Qualifications
Uninsured
Candidates must not have active health insurance through Medicare, Tricare, or any Commercial plans
Vision
"We dream of a day when all those who suffer from serious hand injury or deformity have access to affordable care and specialized treatment and rehabilitation from compassionate and highly skilled healthcare professionals"
Developed by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, learn who we are, what we do, and the mission behind the Free Hand Surgery Day Project
What to Expect
Approval Process
1. After Form Submission: You will be contacted by a Hand Day representative to confirm that you meet the qualifications and schedule your initial evaluation
2. During your initial evaluation, the physician will examine your injury/condition and make final determination for surgery qualification
Initial Evaluation
Please refer to the link below for instructions on how to complete your patient portal registration process at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
Portal Registration
Prepare for Surgery
On Friday, May 2nd, you will receive a call from The Orthopedic and Spine Center of Southern Colorado (OSCSC – where surgery will be performed) to confirm your surgery and arrival times
Please click the button below for additional details of how to prepare for surgery
Prepare for Surgery
Day of Surgery
📍The Orthopaedic and Spine Center of Southern Colorado (OSCSC): 4110 Briargate Parkway, Suite 200
Located within the same building as Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
Please arrive for surgery at the time designated by the OSCSC representative the day prior to surgery. For most patients this will be 90 minutes prior to surgery start time.
Upon arrival
Take any of the three main first floor lobby elevators up to the 2nd floor. When you arrive at OSCSC, you will greeted by one of our receptionist who will work with you to complete your check-in and inform our teams you have arrived. After initial check-in, patients will be taken back to be prepared for surgery.
Patient Guests
Guests are welcome to reside within our lobby where you may help yourself to complementary coffee and reading material. We also have several restaurants and coffee shops within the area for those interested.
Patient emergency contacts, please ensure your phone is readily accessible in the event we need to reach you.
After Surgery
Post-Operative Appointment
Prior to the day of surgery, you will have been scheduled for your two week Post-Operative Appointment. At this appointment, your surgeon will evaluate your incision(s), assess range of motion and functionality, and discuss any questions you may have.
Post-Operative Therapy
After Surgery (if appropriate for the surgery you had completed) you will be provided with therapy exercises to perform within the days following surgery.
A Word of Insight:
After surgery, the work to regaining full strength and mobility has just begun. Many final outcomes of a surgical procedure are determined by the diligence a patient has with their post surgery care and therapy protocols. We want to ensure your surgery success therefore, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office with any questions throughout your recovery journey.
**Please note**
While we are honored to serve you and provide an initial evaluation, surgery, and 90 days of post-operative treatment free of charge, in the event any complications arise where we need to take you back into surgery, additional service and facility fees may fall to patient responsibility.
Please thoroughly read the our Consent to Surgery linked below to fully understand what is free of charge within this opportunity and what may fall to patient responsibility.
Meet the Providers
Dale Cassidy, MD
Board Certified and Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Karl Larsen, MD
Board Certified and Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Jeffry Watson, MD
Board Certified and Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
