How Is Little Leaguer’s Elbow Treated?
As sports grow in popularity and more young athletes focus on a single sport, we are seeing an increase in overuse injuries like Little Leaguer’s elbow. We explain the...
Dr. Peter Daly Honored By University Of Notre Dame With Outstanding Service Award
Summit Orthopedics is proud to announce that Dr. Peter Daly has been recognized by Notre Dame for his commitment to providing medical care to the poor in Honduras. Dr....
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Ask Dr. Santos: Can I Request Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
The prospect of spine surgery is unsettling for any patient. Dr. Santos explains the surgical approaches used to correct back problems, and discusses the considerations that come into play...
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Meet Dr. Edward R. Santos
Patient education is second nature to orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Edward R. Santos. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for more than...
Making The Right Medication Choices For Acute And Chronic Arthritic Pain
The human response to pain is instinctive. When something hurts, we want to make it stop hurting. Medicine offers a variety of medications to address pain. At Summit, we...
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Researchers Compare NSAIDs And Opioids For Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
Medications are one of the most common treatments for osteoarthritic pain, and there is ongoing debate about which type of medication is most effective. Researchers recently compared the effectiveness...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Can My Child Safely Begin Sports?
Fitness habits start us on the road to a healthy active lifestyle. How early should parents start encouraging children in sports? Dr. Skendzel shares his thoughts about how parents...
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Ask Dr. Su: How Do I Select The Safest Car Seat For My Baby?
Preventing injury before it happens is the best way to keep our children safe. Dr. Su advises parents about preventative measures they can take to keep play safe. Use...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does New Research Tell Us About Concussion Risks?
Although concussion awareness has grown over the last few years, we are still learning about how to best evaluate concussion damage. Dr. Skendzel explains what we know and what...
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Ask Dr. Wills: What Are The Risk Factors For A Pinched Nerve?
One of the causes of arm or leg pain is radiculopathy, commonly referred to as a pinched nerve. Although not all of the causes of radiculopathy can be corrected...
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