Skip to Content
HCA HealthONEReturn to HCA HealthONE
HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge
9191 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229(303) 451 - 7800

Nikola Jokić's injury explained by a sports medicine doctor

The injury to Nikola Jokić will likely not require surgery.

December 31, 2025
Dr. Forrest Anderson speaks with 9 News team about the severity of Nikola Jokić's injury.

Dr. Forrest Anderson, a sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon from HCA HealthONE, explains what a hyperextension injury is.

Watch the 9News segment

Learn more about Dr. Anderson and the team at HCA HealthONE Orthopedic Specialists

Published:
December 31, 2025
Location:
OrthoONE at North Suburban Medical Center, HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge

Related Newsroom Articles

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist explains 2026 Olympic preparations at Healthone
February 10, 2026
Olympic athletes continue to prepare mentally and physically.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist explains 2026 Olympic preparations at Healthone
February 10, 2026
Olympic athletes continue to prepare mentally and physically.
Doctor evaluates possible return of JK Dobbins
January 21, 2026
The player may return for this weekend's game.
Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Forrest Anderson from HCA HealthONE, weighs in on Nix injury
January 20, 2026
Doctors say it's not uncommon for people to briefly continue walking and even running after this type of injury.