4 Fall Activities That Can Cause Back Pain
Fans of autumn beware! With that lovely crispness in the air can come an increase in the potential for back pain. But never fear — with a little advance...
Are Standing Desks Good for Your Back?
Standing desks promise many benefits, including better overall health and less back pain. Research is ongoing into what, if any, benefits a standing desk might actually have, but if...
What’s the Difference Between a Partial Knee Replacement and a Total Knee Replacement?
Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., explains the difference between partial and total knee replacement surgery. If you’re suffering from knee arthritis, there’s one big...
Total Hip Replacement: Posterior Approach Versus Anterior Approach
Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., weighs in on two main approaches to total hip replacement: posterior and anterior approach. A total hip replacement treats...
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Meet Michael Baer, M.D.
Dr. Michael Baer is a lower extremity reconstruction specialist, focusing on arthritis care of the hip and knee joints. He is an expert on partial and total hip and...
Common Reasons Athletes Might Need Hand Surgery
Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., discusses some of the most common reasons for hand surgery among athletes of any sport. Before going to medical school, Summit Orthopedics...
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Joint Preservation Symptoms and Causes [Video]
Ask the Expert | Arthritis
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Recovering From a Hip and Knee Replacement [Video]
Ask the Expert Video Transcription: Probably almost universally true in my practice, any person that I’ve done both a hip and a knee replacement for will agree that their...
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What Is “Avocado Hand”?
Avocado hand is a common hand injury, according to Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. While some upper extremity...
Meet Lauren Smith, M.D.
Get to know Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D. Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., always knew she wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. “I was born...