Baseball: Know The Most Common Injury Risks
Baseball is a favorite summer pastime in Minnesota. Our sports team reviews the common baseball injuries we treat to help you understand what you can do to play more...
Ask Dr. Scofield: How Does Tenex Technology Work?
Tenex technology is a minimally invasive new treatment developed to treat chronic tendon pain. Dr. Scofield explains how this new procedure is used to remove the painful scar tissue...
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Summit Offers New Treatment Option For Chronic Tendon Pain
As our understanding of chronic tendon pain has evolved, new treatments have been developed for tendon problems. Dr. Scofield explains a promising new ultrasound procedure he is offering at...
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Ask Dr. Scofield: What Are the Symptoms of Tendinopathy?
Pain in your kneecap, heel, elbow, or other joints could signal tendon damage. Dr. Scofield describes the symptoms of tendinopathy and explains when ongoing joint pain should be medically...
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Ask Dr. Scofield: What’s the Difference Between Tendinitis and Tendinopathy?
Tendinitis and tendinopathy are two of the terms used to describe painful tendon conditions. Dr. Kirk Scofield explains what these terms mean and how our understanding of tendon pain...
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How Is Jumper’s Knee Treated?
Jumper’s knee is an injury to the tendon usually caused by overuse and repetitive actions that stress the tendon. We review the variety of conservative and surgical options available...
Eight Summit Physicians Honored As Top Doctors In 2016
Summit Orthopedics is proud that our medical community continues to honor our physicians by including them in the Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors list. Congratulations to this year’s Summit Top...
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Soccer Safety: Sports Medicine Tips For Injury Prevention
Our Summit Orthopedics OrthoQUICK clinics and sports medicine team have the sport-specific experience to handle your young athlete’s injury quickly and efficiently—we also have expert tips to help your...
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Know The Most Common Soccer Injuries
Soccer is a lively team sport that encourages children to cultivate the active habits of a healthy lifestyle. We’ve got some information about common soccer injuries to increase your...
Ask Dr. Strothman: What Is A Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion?
When severe pain and inability to function can’t be eased by conservative treatments, minimally invasive spine fusion surgery may be considered.
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