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2/4/2019

Ask Dr. Choi: How Is a Bruised Back Evaluated?

Dr. Choi identifies bruised spine symptoms that require medical evaluation. The occasional bruise on an arm or leg is usually not a reason for alarm. However, trauma that causes a bruised spine may require medical evaluation. Spine pain interventionalist Dr. Catherine Choi explains what happens when the spine is bruised. And she discusses the symptoms…
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1/29/2019

How Long Do Spine Injections Take to Work? [Video]

Ask the Expert: Spine Injections Video Series How Long Does It Take for an Spine Injection to Start Working? In this episode of our Ask the Expert: Injections video series, Dr. Catherine Choi, interventional spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics, explains what patients can expect when it comes to the timing and effects of different spinal…
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1/17/2019

Bed Rest for Neck and Back Pain [Video]

Ask the Expert: Spine Video Series About the video: Is bed rest a good treatment for neck and back pain? Summit Orthopedics spine specialists Nicholas Wills, M.D., and Erik Ekstrom, M.D., talk about bed rest in relation to neck and back pain. Meet Nicholas Wills, M.D. Dr. Wills’ approach: “I understand the concern of athletes to…
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1/9/2019

Introducing Kristoffer Breien, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Meet Kristoffer Breien, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include hip, knee, complex revision hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic procedures and sports injury treatment of the knee and lower extremity, fracture care. About Kristoffer Breien, M.D. Dr. Breien’s approach: “I tend to be…
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1/7/2019

How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?

Learn about the factors affecting how long cortisone shot pain relief lasts. When inflammation caused by arthritis makes joints painful and daily activities difficult, a cortisone shot can be an important tool in your treatment plan. This treatment delivers medication directly to the inflamed joint to suppress localized inflammation. However, it is important to understand…
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1/7/2019

How Do Cortisone Shots Work?

Learn about how cortisone shots provide pain relief. Inflamed joints make favorite activities less enjoyable. Cortisone shots offer a very appealing option for pain relief. Widely prescribed for a variety of conditions, cortisone is generally safe, inexpensive, and covered by insurance. And it usually provides fast relief. Understanding how cortisone works and when it works…
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12/19/2018

Dietitian Tip: Use Probiotics to Boost Bone Health

Probiotics regulate digestive health; did you know that they can also support strong bones? The word “bacteria” usually conjures up concerns about infection and disease. But not all bacteria are bad. Probiotics are foods containing micro-organisms that promote growth of bacteria in our gut that are good for our digestive health. However, the benefits of…
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12/5/2018

Ask Dr. Scofield: Which Tendon Treatment Is Right for Me?

Dr. Scofield explains the factors he considers when making decisions about which tendon treatment to use. Thank your tendons for your ability to move. These tough fibrous connective tissues attach muscle to bone in our arms, legs, hands, feet, head, and torso. We take them for granted—until an injury brings them painfully to our attention.…
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11/21/2018

Orthopedic Tips to Prevent Thanksgiving Injuries

We’ve got suggestions to help you avoid the common Thanksgiving injuries we treat over the holiday weekend. When November arrives, no one wants Thanksgiving injuries on the menu. Unfortunately, our Orthopedic Urgent Care teams know that seasonal injuries will appear in their clinics as predictably as roast turkeys appear on holiday tables. Three of the…
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