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  • Why Does the Base of My Thumb Hurt?

    Why Does the Base of My Thumb Hurt?

    If something isn’t right with your thumb, it’s difficult to ignore. We use our hands thousands of times a day, and our thumbs are crucial to our ability to grip things. There can be many causes of persistent thumb pain, and if you’re not sure what’s going on with your thumb, it’s smart to get…

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  • Plymouth Bass Lake Clinic and Plymouth ASC Opening Fall 2025

    Plymouth Bass Lake Clinic and Plymouth ASC Opening Fall 2025

    Summit Orthopedics Announces New State of the Art Facility in Plymouth Summit Orthopedics will be building a new state-of-the-art hub — the Plymouth Bass Lake Clinic and Plymouth Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) — located at 494 and Bass Lake Road. The hub is being developed by Scannell Properties as part of the re-development and master…

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  • Summit Physicians Recognized in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors 2025

    Summit Physicians Recognized in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors 2025

    Each year, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine asks thousands of Minnesota physicians whom they would trust if they needed care for themselves or their family members. The doctors most frequently named are then evaluated by a panel of experts before being named to the magazine’s Top Doctors list. This year, Summit Orthopedics is proud to congratulate 15 of…

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  • Why Exercise Is So Important for Bone Health

    Why Exercise Is So Important for Bone Health

    Did you know that just like everything else in your body, your bones are made up of living cells and are always changing? When you reach young adulthood, your bones are the strongest and most dense they’ll ever be. You begin to lose bone density as you age — and about 50 percent of women,…

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  • Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the Digital Age

    Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the Digital Age

    Almost every American adult (91%, according to the Pew Research Center), owns a smartphone, and many, if not most, people spend time each day using it. Whether it’s getting work done, staying in touch with family and friends, or unwinding after a long day, smartphones have become an integral part of modern life for many.…

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  • Most Common Overhead Injuries for Volleyball Players

    Most Common Overhead Injuries for Volleyball Players

    Volleyball players depend on their shoulders, using the joints’ exceptional mobility and rotation to execute powerful serves, overhead sets, and fast spikes with pinpoint accuracy. But all of this overhead motion can increase a player’s risk of shoulder injury. “The explosive nature of striking a volleyball and the repetitive nature of the sport are the…

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  • Summit Achieves Certification for Excellence in Shoulder Joint Replacement

    Summit Achieves Certification for Excellence in Shoulder Joint Replacement

    Recognized for Excellence: Summit Achieves Certification in Shoulder Replacement The practice’s ambulatory surgery center (ASC) has received Joint Commission certification in shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder joint replacement). We are the first freestanding ASC in the country — and one of four in total — to be awarded Joint Commission disease-specific certification in this area. Summit’s ASC…

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  • What Causes SI Joint Pain, and What Can I Do About It?

    What Causes SI Joint Pain, and What Can I Do About It?

    What Causes SI Joint Pain, and What Can I Do About It? Have you heard of the sacroiliac joint? Although you may not know the name, this joint (more commonly known as the SI joint) can cause pain and other bothersome symptoms. We spoke with Summit interventional pain specialist Connor Richardson, M.D., about what causes…

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  • Low Back Pain and Leg Pain When Walking: What’s Going On?

    Low Back Pain and Leg Pain When Walking: What’s Going On?

    We’ve all heard the phrase “to get out and stretch your legs” — it means to go for a walk. But what happens when stretching your legs begins to cause a painful flareup? If you want to learn more about what causes low back pain and leg pain when you’re walking, read on. “This type…

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