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  • Bed Rest for Neck and Back Pain [Video]

    Bed Rest for Neck and Back Pain [Video]

    Ask the Expert: Spine Video Series About the video: Is bed rest a good treatment for neck and back pain? Summit Orthopedics spine specialists Nicholas Wills, M.D., and Erik Ekstrom, M.D., talk …

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  • Introducing Kristoffer Breien, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Kristoffer Breien, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Meet Kristoffer Breien, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include hip, knee, complex revision hip and knee replacements, …

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  • How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?

    How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?

    Learn about the factors affecting how long cortisone shot pain relief lasts. When inflammation caused by arthritis makes joints painful and daily activities difficult, a cortisone shot can be an …

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  • How Do Cortisone Shots Work?

    How Do Cortisone Shots Work?

    Learn about how cortisone shots provide pain relief. Inflamed joints make favorite activities less enjoyable. Cortisone shots offer a very appealing option for pain relief. Widely prescribed for a variety …

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  • Dietitian Tip: Use Probiotics to Boost Bone Health

    Dietitian Tip: Use Probiotics to Boost Bone Health

    Probiotics regulate digestive health; did you know that they can also support strong bones? The word “bacteria” usually conjures up concerns about infection and disease. But not all bacteria are …

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  • Orthopedic Tips to Prevent Thanksgiving Injuries

    Orthopedic Tips to Prevent Thanksgiving Injuries

    We’ve got suggestions to help you avoid the common Thanksgiving injuries we treat over the holiday weekend. When November arrives, no one wants Thanksgiving injuries on the menu. Unfortunately, our …

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  • Introducing Scott Pepin, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Scott Pepin, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Scott Pepin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and total joint replacements. Meet Scott Pepin, M.D. Dr. Pepin’s approach: “Having …

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  • Introducing Erik Ekstrom, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Erik Ekstrom, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Erik Ekstrom, M.D., a nonoperative spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics. His specialties include physical medicine & rehabilitation, minimally invasive spine therapies, and sports-related injuries. Meet …

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