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 1/6/2023 Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis? Summit foot and ankle surgeon Tracy Rupke, M.D., shares some key tips for avoiding arthritis pain in cold weather. There’s a chill in the air and snow on the ground. …Read More 12/22/2022 How to Avoid Hockey Overuse Injuries Most hockey injuries are caused by outside forces or a single traumatic event. For example, a sudden shift in direction can tear a knee ligament or pull a groin …Read More 12/21/2022 Top 5 Hockey Exercises for Speed, Power, and Control Excelling on the ice is not a matter of what happens on the ice — it’s a matter of what training and preparation an athlete has engaged in before …Read More 11/4/2022 4 Fall Activities That Can Cause Back Pain Fans of autumn beware! With that lovely crispness in the air can come an increase in the potential for back pain. But never fear — with a little advance …Read More 11/4/2022 Are Standing Desks Good for Your Back? Standing desks promise many benefits, including better overall health and less back pain. Research is ongoing into what, if any, benefits a standing desk might actually have, but if …Read More 9/30/2022 What’s the Difference Between a Partial Knee Replacement and a Total Knee Replacement? Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., explains the difference between partial and total knee replacement surgery. If you’re suffering from knee arthritis, there’s one big question: …Read More 9/30/2022 Total Hip Replacement: Posterior Approach Versus Anterior Approach Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., weighs in on two main approaches to total hip replacement: posterior and anterior approach. A total hip replacement treats severe …Read More 9/29/2022 Meet Michael Baer, M.D. Dr. Michael Baer is a lower extremity reconstruction specialist, focusing on arthritis care of the hip and knee joints. He is an expert on partial and total hip and …Read More 9/12/2022 Common Reasons Athletes Might Need Hand Surgery Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., discusses some of the most common reasons for hand surgery among athletes of any sport. Before going to medical school, Summit Orthopedics hand …Read More