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  • What’s New in Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery?

    What’s New in Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery?

    Summit sports medicine and shoulder surgery expert Michael Freehill, M.D., discusses the latest advancements in minimally invasive shoulder surgery. The shoulder joint is special. It’s the only joint in the body capable of rotating 360 degrees. It enables a wide range of motion. That makes it possible for people to do everything from throwing a…

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  • New Options for Shoulder Replacement

    New Options for Shoulder Replacement

    Summit sports medicine and shoulder surgery expert Michael Freehill, M.D., shares details of new shoulder replacement technologies. Shoulder replacement surgery can significantly enhance a patient’s quality of life. But when considering the procedure, some patients are concerned about how the shoulder replacement might limit their lifestyle in the future. Fortunately, the technology involved in shoulder…

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  • Introducing Michael Freehill, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Michael Freehill, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Summit Orthopedics is delighted to welcome sports medicine surgeon and shoulder expert Michael Freehill, M.D., to the Summit family. Dr. Michael Freehill’s practice philosophy His practice philosophy is compassionate and patient-centered. “Patients often ask, ‘if I were your family member, what would you recommend for me?’ My response is that I…

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  • Introducing Michael Freehill, M.D.

    Introducing Michael Freehill, M.D.

    Summit Orthopedics is delighted to welcome sports medicine surgeon and shoulder expert Michael Freehill, M.D., to the Summit family. Summit Orthopedics is delighted to welcome sports medicine surgeon and shoulder expert Michael Freehill, M.D., to the Summit family. Repeatedly named to Mpls.St. Paul Magazine’s Top Doctors list, Dr. Freehill is a nationally recognized speaker, researcher,…

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  • How Do You Recognize Hand and Wrist Tendinitis?

    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 many everyday activities, from washing dishes to getting dressed to opening the mail difficult. Knowing what is causing these symptoms is a key first step in…

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  • Can You Break Your Hand Without Realizing It?

    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 a basketball game, or a person slips on an icy sidewalk and uses a wrist to break the fall. It doesn’t seem serious, but afterward, the…

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  • Hockey Strengthening Exercises to Try Before You Head Out on the Ice

    Hockey Strengthening Exercises to Try Before You Head Out on the Ice

    Summit Orthopedics shares some top hockey strengthening exercises and tips for hockey players. Hockey players often focus on building strength to support their game. However, developing flexibility through smart stretching is also a key fitness attribute that can help on the ice. Summit Orthopedics is here to help with some hockey strengthening exercises to try…

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  • Four Hand Stretches You Might Not Have Tried Before

    Four Hand Stretches You Might Not Have Tried Before

    Summit hand therapist Jared Venier, OTR/L, tells you how to maintain strength and flexibility with some hand stretches you might not have tried before. Having a strong grip or good dexterity is easy to take for granted when your hands are healthy. But if overuse, arthritis, or injury limits your ability to use your hands…

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  • Snow-Shoveling Tips to Protect Your Hands and Wrists

    Snow-Shoveling Tips to Protect Your Hands and Wrists

    Summit hand therapist shares some snow-shoveling tips to help you protect your hands and wrists. Many snow-shoveling injury prevention tips you’ll find concentrate on reducing risk to your back, your shoulders, or even your heart. But the gripping and lifting necessary to shovel snow can put your hands and wrists at risk of injury, too.…

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