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,...
What Factors Make Arthritis Worse?
The pain, inflammation, and swelling of osteoarthritis can make daily activities a struggle. If you’re an arthritis sufferer, you probably know a lot about arthritis treatments. But why do...
Did You Know that Joint Injuries Can Affect Your Brain?
Scott Pepin, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, discusses a new study that hints at the ways in which joint injuries change the brain. Injuries to the...
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7 Top Tips to Fight Inflammation
Learn ways to fight inflammation from Summit Orthopedics expert Dane Hansen, D.O. What is inflammation? Inflammation is an important tool of your body’s immune system. When you are sick,...
Don’t Wait Too Long to Have Knee Replacement Surgery
Summit Orthopedics knee expert Dane Hansen, D.O., explains why you shouldn’t wait to have your knee replaced. “A recent article in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery found...
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Intracept Offers New Hope for Low Back Pain
Summit introduces the Intracept procedure—a minimally invasive, nonsurgical way to treat low back pain. Learn how it works in this article.
Ask Dr. Hansen: What Is Hip Replacement Recovery Like?
Dr. Hansen discusses concerns about the hip replacement recovery process and details the patient journey from pain protocols through physical therapy.
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Ask Dr. Anderson: Can a Ganglion Cyst Be Dangerous?
Learn about the symptoms that distinguish a ganglion cyst from a foot cancer. When a painful bump appears on your toe joint or the bottom of your foot, it...
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Ask Dr. Scofield: Which Tendon Treatment Is Right for Me?
Dr. Scofield explains the factors he considers when making decisions about which tendon treatment to use. Thank your tendons for your ability to move. These tough fibrous connective tissues...
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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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