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 9/29/2020 What Does It Mean to Be “Double-Jointed”? J.P. Delaney, M.D., one of Summit’s hand and upper extremity experts, shares some insights about being “double-jointed.” You may have heard a friend, family member, or colleague say the phrase, …Read More 9/29/2020 Meet Dr. Matthew Nies Matthew Nies, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee joint replacements for patients with hip and knee arthritis. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Nies worked as a nursing assistant at a …Read More 9/18/2020 Spine Surgeon Performs Summit Orthopedics’ First Robot-Assisted Surgery Spine surgeon Edward Santos, M.D., recently became the first Summit Orthopedics physician to perform robot-assisted spine surgery using leading-edge technology. In July, Edward Santos, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ spine …Read More 9/2/2020 When Should I Consider a Hip Replacement? [Video] Ask the Expert: Hip Video Series About the video: When should I consider a hip replacement? Arthritis experts Kris Breien, M.D. and retired physician Jerome Perra, M.D. explain the most common …Read More 9/1/2020 What is open reduction and fixation? [Video] Ask the Expert: Hand Video Series About the video: What is open reduction and fixation? Summit Orthopedic surgeons Debra Parisi, M.D. and J.P. Delaney, M.D. explain open reduction and fixation. Summit Orthopedics provides …Read More 8/27/2020 My Finger Is Numb. What Does That Mean? One of Summit Orthopedics’ hand and wrist experts, Debra Parisi, M.D., discusses the most likely causes of numb fingers. Our hands are an essential part of the way we interact …Read More 8/21/2020 Why Do My Feet Hurt? Part 2: Tendon-Related Pain Summit foot and ankle expert Michael Anderson, D.O., explains the most common, treatable causes of foot pain in this two-part article series. While arthritis can cause sore feet day …Read More 8/19/2020 Top 5 Ways to Avoid Hand Overuse One of Summit Orthopedics’ hand and wrist experts, Debra Parisi, M.D., discusses the best ways to avoid overusing our hands. Our “helping hands” are by our sides every moment, taking …Read More 8/12/2020 Missing Summer Sports? Here Are 5 Things to Try Summit sports medicine expert Jack Skendzel, M.D., shares some ways to enjoy the summer sports season while socially distancing. Many people look forward to summertime — vacations, sunny days, and …Read More