Daren Wickum, M.D.
Quality of life really boils down to remaining active. Keeping patients mobile keeps me on my toes. So does keeping up with my son.
Specialties
- Knee Care
- Hip Care
- Arthritis Care
- Surgery
- Direct anterior hip replacement
- Orthopedic trauma
- Total knee replacement
Team
At Summit, each physician works alongside a team of professionals to care for you, our patient. Read more about our team approach to care.
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Alicia Ickstadt, PA-C
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Candy Y., CST, Certified Surgical Technologist
Introducing Daren Wickum, M.D.
Listen to Daren Wickum, M.D. discuss direct anterior hip replacement surgery, as well as some of his background and specialties.
Dr. Daren Wickum’s approach to care
“Quality of life really boils down to remaining active. Keeping patients mobile keeps me on my toes. So does keeping up with my son.”
Education and background
As the father of three energetic children that keep him very busy, Dr. Daren Wickum appreciates the link between remaining active and quality of life. His Minnesota roots are reflected in his credentials. His degree from Concordia University in Moorhead, Minnesota was followed by medical school and his residency program at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Wickum went on to complete a fellowship at the Florida Orthopedic Institute.
Expertise in direct anterior hip replacement
Working with experts across the country, he has perfected the complex techniques required to perform direct anterior hip replacement. The benefits of this highly specialized and muscle-sparing procedure include more initial strength after surgery, less post-operative pain, and increased ease performing activities like getting out of bed, putting on socks and shoes, and going up and down stairs. The direct anterior hip replacement procedure is also a particularly effective approach for hip deformities including hip dysplasia and leg length inequality.
Hip replacement insights from Dr. Daren Wickum:
- Find out: Is there an ideal age to have hip replacement surgery?
- Common question: Will my hip implant delay me at the airport?
- Discover: How long does a hip replacement last?
Team approach to care
Patients appreciate Dr. Wickum’s meticulous attention to making a thorough diagnosis, and his frank, relaxed personality. Dr. Wickum understands that every patient’s circumstances and concerns are unique, and takes the time to explore all treatment options to find the best approach for each patient.
Find out more: What Questions Should I Ask My Hip Surgeon?
Dr. Wickum appreciates the colleagues in his group as much as his patients appreciate him. “I am lucky to be in a group that has so many knowledgeable, caring, and talented surgeons and doctors—my team benefits me and my patients. If patients ever have concerns when I am unavailable, one of my partners will see them right away and take care of the situation. At Summit Orthopedics, there are a number of doctors in my sub-specialty. If one of us isn’t available, our patients can always count on the others to make sure they have the best possible outcome after surgery. For us,” he says with a grin, “playing on teams didn’t end with high school sports!”
More resources from Dr. Wickum:
- Get more info on: Arthritis-Safe Exercise Guidelines
- Tips on how to: Be Kind to Your Knees
Undergraduate Studies
Concordia University — Moorhead, Minnesota
Medical School
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical School — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fellowships
Foot and Ankle, Florida Orthopedic Institute — Tampa, Florida
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Fellow
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
- Volunteered in Haiti with other Summit Orthopedics doctors following the January 2010 earthquake
Wakeboarding, family time, movies, outdoor activities
Knee Replacement: Quality Information
Patient Education
Knee Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Hip Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Articles and Videos from Daren Wickum, M.D.
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Introducing Daren Wickum, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series
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Arthritis-Safe Exercise Guidelines From Arthritic Specialist Dr. Daren Wickum
These arthritis-safe exercise guidelines will help you confidently maintain an exercise program that won’t cause further damage to your joints.
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Anterior Hip Replacement In The News
Traditional hip surgery involves a large incision, a hospital stay, and a long recovery time. A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights the advantages of a less invasive anterior hip replacement procedure offered at Summit Orthopedics.
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May Is Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis Awareness Month is spearheaded by the Arthritis Foundation, and supported by Summit Orthopedics and medical practices across the country, to promote education about arthritis and to raise funds for arthritis research, support, and advocacy.
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Research Evaluates Best Treatment For Knee Pain
Of the many medications designed to relieve the painful symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, which are most effective? When researchers compared 10 common options for effective pain relief, they found a clear winner.
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Joint Procedures Prolong Active Lives
Research is demonstrating that joint replacement doesn’t merely restore function to damaged joints. Restoring joint function now can prevent falls later, along with the complications and risks that accompany them.