Hip fractures are among the most common orthopedic trauma injuries, and their consequences can be devastating. A broken hip, often caused by a fall, typically requires major surgery to...
A hip fracture is a painful injury that comes with a difficult recovery. Many people experience long-term decreases in quality of life after breaking a hip, and some people...
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Winter has returned to Minnesota this week. Light snow, cold temperatures, and cloudy skies have made roads and sidewalks slippery. Even though the snow looks calm and peaceful, it...
PGA professional Matthew Vandelac has loved golf since he was young, dedicating countless hours to mastering the game. When hip and shoulder pain began limiting his performance, he turned...
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Each year, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine asks thousands of Minnesota physicians whom they would trust if they needed care for themselves or their family members. The doctors most frequently named are...
Even though summer has come to an end, there’s still time to get out on the course. One of the fascinating aspects of golf is that there are always...
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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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Ask the Expert Video Transcription: Probably almost universally true in my practice, any person that I’ve done both a hip and a knee replacement for will agree that their...
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Orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee replacement specialist Kevin Lindgren, M.D., discusses the trend toward outpatient joint replacement and what patients can expect. When you think about joint replacement,...
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Orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee replacement specialist Kevin Lindgren, M.D., discusses how to know if it’s time for a joint replacement. Hip or knee arthritis is a long-term,...
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