Despite its name, tennis elbow (otherwise known as lateral epicondylitis) can affect anyone, not just tennis players. The term “tennis elbow” refers to pain on the outside of the elbow...
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Imagine you’re skiing down a mountain — or even along a cross-country trail. Suddenly, your skis hit a patch of ice, and you begin to fall. You stretch out...
I cannot say enough good things about Summit Orthopedics. I had my first consultation with Dr. Mark Holm March 1st, 2021, for examining both hands with tingling, numbness and...
Ask the Expert A hand surgeon is someone who takes care of a lot of different pathologies of the upper extremities. So it’s not just the hand, but can...
We spoke with Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Sara Balster, MS, OTR/L, CHT, to learn about the top hand therapy exercises you can do to stay limber and pain-free. What...
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...
Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., discusses some of the most common reasons for hand surgery among athletes of any sport. Before going to medical school, Summit Orthopedics...
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Avocado hand is a common hand injury, according to Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. While some upper extremity...
Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Shannon Evenson, OTR/L, CHT, shares some common pickleball injuries — and what you can do to get back out on the court quickly. Have you...
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