Why Does the Base of My Thumb Hurt?
If something isn’t right with your thumb, it’s difficult to ignore. We use our hands thousands of times a day, and our thumbs are crucial to our ability to...
What is a Knee Replacement Revision?
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have total knee replacement surgery each year to treat severe knee arthritis that no longer responds to conservative treatments. Conservative treatments are those such...
Mrs. Carlson’s Story
They have always treated me with respect and as a partner in my care, and have helped me to make informed decisions. It is without hesitation that I refer...
Will Cracking My Knuckles Cause Arthritis? [Video]
Ask the Expert Cracking your knuckles actually does not cause arthritis. It actually is just releasing a gas in the knuckle. It’s not dangerous, and generally it’s not painful....
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How Hand Therapy Can Help Hand Arthritis
If you suffer with arthritis in your hands, wrists, or fingers, you know what a negative impact it can have on your day-to-day life. When you are in the...
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...
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...
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...
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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...