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  • Meet Dr. Matthew Nies

    Meet Dr. Matthew Nies

    Matthew Nies, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee joint replacements for patients with hip and knee arthritis. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Nies worked as a nursing assistant at a local hospital during his undergraduate years in order to gain experience for medical school. His first assignment as a nursing assistant was on an orthopedic…

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  • Spine Surgeon Performs Summit Orthopedics’ First Robot-Assisted Surgery

    Spine Surgeon Performs Summit Orthopedics’ First Robot-Assisted Surgery

    Spine surgeon Edward Santos, M.D., recently became the first Summit Orthopedics physician to perform robot-assisted spine surgery using leading-edge technology. In July, Edward Santos, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ spine surgery experts, performed Summit’s first robot-assisted spinal surgery procedure. The patient had been suffering with isthmic spondylolisthesis, a spinal condition that can cause pain, numbness,…

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  • When Should I Consider a Hip Replacement? [Video]

    When Should I Consider a Hip Replacement? [Video]

    Ask the Expert: Hip Video Series About the video: When should I consider a hip replacement? Arthritis experts Kris Breien, M.D. and retired physician Jerome Perra, M.D. explain the most common signs and symptoms that can lead to a hip replacement. Meet Dr. Kristoffer Breien Dr. Breien’s approach: “I tend to be more conservative in…

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  • What is open reduction and fixation? [Video]

    What is open reduction and fixation? [Video]

    Ask the Expert: Hand Video Series About the video: What is open reduction and fixation? Summit Orthopedic surgeons Debra Parisi, M.D. and J.P. Delaney, M.D. explain open reduction and fixation. Summit Orthopedics provides personalized hand and wrist expertise The function of our hands integrates through our wrists and arms to our shoulders; a problem anywhere along…

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  • My Finger Is Numb. What Does That Mean?

    My Finger Is Numb. What Does That Mean?

    Do you have numb fingers? One of Summit Orthopedics’ hand and wrist experts, Debra Parisi, M.D., discusses the most likely causes of why your finger is numb. Our hands are an essential part of the way we interact with the world around us. From brushing hair out of our faces to typing an email or…

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  • Why Do My Feet Hurt? Part 2: Tendon-Related Pain

    Why Do My Feet Hurt? Part 2: Tendon-Related Pain

    Summit foot and ankle expert Michael Anderson, D.O., explains the most common, treatable causes of foot pain in this two-part article series. While arthritis can cause sore feet day after day, it’s not the only reason for foot pain. The tissues and tendons that connect parts of the foot can become inflamed, leading to pain.…

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  • Top 5 Ways to Avoid Hand Overuse

    Top 5 Ways to Avoid Hand Overuse

    One of Summit Orthopedics’ hand and wrist experts, Debra Parisi, M.D., discusses the best ways to avoid overusing our hands. Our “helping hands” are by our sides every moment, taking on thousands of simple and complex tasks each day. That means that it’s easy to overuse our hands, which can cause painful irritation, inflammation, and…

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  • Missing Summer Sports? Here Are 5 Things to Try

    Missing Summer Sports? Here Are 5 Things to Try

    Summit sports medicine expert Jack Skendzel, M.D., shares some ways to enjoy the summer sports season while socially distancing. Many people look forward to summertime — vacations, sunny days, and more time outside. But in 2020, even the simplest summer pleasures can be complicated. If you look forward to outdoor team summer sports, from soccer…

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  • Six Tips to Avoid Stress Fractures During Summer Sports

    Six Tips to Avoid Stress Fractures During Summer Sports

    Jack Skendzel, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, shares his best advice for avoiding stress fractures during the summer outdoor sports season. Summer’s long days and beautiful, sunny weather tempt lots of people outside. This year, many people may be especially eager to get outside for a change of scenery, given this spring’s…

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