Search Articles Skip to results Submit Filter By Topic Skip to resultsNeck & SpineBackPhysician NewsArthritisAnkle & FootSports & Active MedicineKneeHipTherapyBack, Neck, & SpineShoulderHand & WristElbowMeet The ExpertOrthobiologicsEMGOne World SurgeryAll Topics Results 5/6/2021 Orthopedic Injuries and Mental Health: What’s the Connection? May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Although you may not think that mental health challenges like depression and anxiety are connected with orthopedics, for many people, the two are …Read More 4/30/2021 Top 9 Questions You Should Ask About Knee Replacement Surgery We asked Matthew Nies, M.D., one of Summit’s knee replacement specialists, what his patients ask most about total knee replacement. What are the top knee replacement surgery questions you should …Read More 4/15/2021 Introducing Summit’s Guide for People Considering Total Knee Replacement Have questions about knee replacement surgery? Summit is here with the answers. Introducing our new patient guide, “Considering Total Knee Replacement? We Have Everything You Need to Know.” If you’re …Read More 4/7/2021 What Is an Arthritis Flare-Up? Summit explains the term “arthritis flare-up” — and shares what you can do when you experience one. Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis) is a common and painful condition that happens …Read More 4/6/2021 Can My Knee Predict the Weather? Summit Orthopedics sheds some light on why some people’s joints seem to predict weather changes. We get a lot of weather in Minnesota, with all four seasons represented and bone-chilling, …Read More 3/24/2021 My Neck Has a Hump. Is That Normal? Summit Orthopedics physician assistant Brendan Murphy, PA-C, gives advice on what to do if you notice a hump on your neck. As you’re walking by a mirror, you notice that …Read More 3/24/2021 Tips to Protect Your Back During Weightlifting Summit Orthopedics physician assistant — and dedicated weightlifter — Brendan Murphy, PA-C, shares his best tips for lifting weights safely. Brendan Murphy, PA-C, one of Summit’s physician assistants, added …Read More 3/10/2021 What Is Dry Needling? The human body has an astonishing capacity to heal itself. But sometimes, we can benefit from a little boost to our body’s healing systems. Dry needling is one tool …Read More 3/4/2021 Add These Simple Back Stretches to Your Daily Routine Can five minutes really make a difference to the way your back feels each day? It can if you spend that time on a few simple back stretches. Try …Read More