What Is a Hand Surgeon?
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...
Top Hand Therapy Exercises
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...
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...
Common Reasons Athletes Might Need Hand Surgery
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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What Is “Avocado Hand”?
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...
Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Recover
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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So, You Overdid It. Here’s What to Do Next
Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Shannon Evenson, OTR/L, CHT, explains what to do if you’ve overdone your summer activities and are having soreness. In Minnesota, summer is a glorious season,...
How Do You Recognize Hand and Wrist Tendinitis?
Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., discusses how you can recognize hand and wrist tendinitis. Pain and stiffness in the hand and wrist can make so...
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Can You Break Your Hand Without Realizing It?
Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., explains whether you can break your hand without realizing it. It’s a common scenario. An athlete jams a finger during...
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