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...
How Can I Get the Best Result from My Total Knee Replacement?
We spoke with Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., about what you can do to get the best result from your total knee replacement. If you’re considering total...
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So, You Have a Knee Ligament Injury. What’s Next?
Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., discusses what’s next when an athlete has a knee ligament injury. Our knees are held together, in part, by several ligaments, strong...
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Meet Mikhail Klimstra, M.D.
Get to know Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D. Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., is a sports medicine surgeon who focuses on helping active people with knee, hip, or shoulder...
Diagnosing Shoulder Pain [Video]
Ask the Expert | Shoulder Video Transcription: So shoulder pain can be a fairly complex issue to deal with. There’re multiple areas around the shoulder that can cause discomfort....
The Rise of Sports Specialization Among Young Athletes
Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Sam Olson, PT, DPT, OCS, explains the hidden pitfalls of specializing in one sport and playing it year round. “Sports specialization stems from the incorrect...
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Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Recover
Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Shannon Evenson, OTR/L, CHT, shares some common pickleball injuries — and what you can do to get back out on the court quickly. Have you...
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So, You Overdid It. Here’s What to Do Next
Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Shannon Evenson, OTR/L, CHT, explains what to do if you’ve overdone your summer activities and are having soreness. In Minnesota, summer is a glorious season,...
Why Do My Shoes Wear Out in the Same Place Every Time?
We spoke with Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Samuel Russ, M.D., to find out why shoes seem to wear out in the same place every time. Have you...
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Do Our Feet Lose Padding as We Get Older?
Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Samuel Russ, M.D., gives his insight into how feet can lose foot padding over time and what we can do about it. Our...