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...
Dr. Stulc Discusses the Safety of Orthobiologics
Dr. Stulc addresses the safety of orthopedic regenerative therapies. When a treatment is relatively new, patients are understandably concerned about safety. Orthobiologics is an exciting but recently emerging orthopedic treatment...
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Ask Dr. Hansen: Can Arthritis Pain Be Managed Without Surgery?
Summit’s arthritis specialists offer a broad range of nonsurgical treatments to manage arthritis pain. Arthritis is all around us. There are more than 100 types of this degenerative joint...
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Dr. Anderson Explains How Cartiva Treats Toe Arthritis
Cartiva implants expand treatment options for patients with toe arthritis. The pleasures of walking are extolled by writers and poets. But toe pain can make long strolls or even...
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Dr. Skendzel Discusses Olympic Hockey And Injury Risks
As Minnesota celebrates Team USA’s Olympic hockey win, Dr. Skendzel explains the injury risks common to hockey players. Sports medicine physician Dr. Jack Skendzel celebrated Team USA’s 2018 Olympic...
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Why ACL Injuries Didn’t Stop Olympian Lindsey Vonn
Sports team surgeons Drs. Skendzel and Warner discuss Summit’s specialized care for ACL injuries. Watching Alpine skiers hurtle down the slopes is one of the most exhilarating experiences of...
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Dr. Breien Discusses Surgical Advances In Knee Replacement
Surgical advances improve patient outcomes and patient experience. No one’s knees escape the ravages of age. Over time, wear and tear—if not outright injury—takes a toll on the cartilage...
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Ask Dr. Breien: How Is A Failed Knee Implant Treated?
Dr. Breien explains the most common causes of a failed knee implant, and the repairs available. Knee replacement surgery is an excellent option when conservative therapies fail. “A knee...
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Ask Dr. Breien: How Long Will A Knee Implant Last?
Dr. Breien explains how patients have some control over the life of their knee implant. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 27 million Americans. Although the risk of developing this disease...
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Ask Dr. Anderson: What Causes Big Toe Arthritis?
Dr. Anderson discusses conditions linked to big toe arthritis and explains treatment options. If you experience pain at the base of your big toe when you walk, you aren’t...
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