Meet Dr. Edward R. Santos
Patient education is second nature to orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Edward R. Santos. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for more than...
How to Choose the Right Medications for Arthritis Pain Relief
The human response to pain is instinctive. When something hurts, we want to make it stop hurting. Medicine offers a variety of medications to address pain. At Summit Orthopedics,...
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Researchers Compare NSAIDs And Opioids For Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
Medications are one of the most common treatments for osteoarthritic pain, and there is ongoing debate about which type of medication is most effective. Researchers recently compared the effectiveness...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Can My Child Safely Begin Sports?
Fitness habits start us on the road to a healthy active lifestyle. How early should parents start encouraging children in sports? Dr. Skendzel shares his thoughts about how parents...
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Ask Dr. Su: How Do I Select The Safest Car Seat For My Baby?
Preventing injury before it happens is the best way to keep our children safe. Dr. Su advises parents about preventative measures they can take to keep play safe. Use...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does New Research Tell Us About Concussion Risks?
Although concussion awareness has grown over the last few years, we are still learning about how to best evaluate concussion damage. Dr. Skendzel explains what we know and what...
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Ask Dr. Wills: What Are The Risk Factors For A Pinched Nerve?
One of the causes of arm or leg pain is radiculopathy, commonly referred to as a pinched nerve. Although not all of the causes of radiculopathy can be corrected...
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Tips For Treating Shin Splint Pain
A burning ache in your lower legs may be shin splints. We have guidelines for treating this common injury at home, and tips to help you determine when it’s...
What Are Shin Splints?
What are shin splints? Aching pain along the front of the lower leg is the telltale sign, and we explain the causes of this common injury.