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  • Ask Dr. Anderson: How Are Sprains Different From Lisfranc Injuries?

    Ask Dr. Anderson: How Are Sprains Different From Lisfranc Injuries?

    Dr. Anderson explains that although Lisfranc injuries can be mistaken for simple sprains, they are much more serious. Foot injuries are common in competitive sports. In fact, half of all foot and ankle sprains are sports related. But not all foot injuries are equal. Sometimes, what may appear to be a simple sprain is actually…

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  • Dr. Anderson Discusses Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Dr. Anderson Discusses Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Dr. Anderson explains why prompt care is important when the Achilles tendon is damaged. The fabled vulnerability of the Achilles tendon is rooted in Greek mythology. The goddess Thetis dipped her son Achilles into the magical waters of the River Styx to protect him from injury. But according to the myth, she held him by…

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  • Introducing Tracy Rupke, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Tracy Rupke, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Tracy Rupke, M.D., a foot and ankle physician whose specialties include reconstructive surgery, ankle replacement, trauma, and sports-related injuries. Meet the Expert: Tracy Rupke, M.D. Dr. Rupke’s approach: “I am dedicated to providing the best care possible for my patients. I love running and understand every patient’s desire to…

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  • Ask Dr. Parisi: Questions To Ask About Hand Surgery

    Ask Dr. Parisi: Questions To Ask About Hand Surgery

    Upper extremity surgeon Dr. Parisi recommends a checklist of questions for patients considering hand surgery. Most people with hand conditions prefer nonsurgical treatment to the prospect of hand surgery. But when a hand condition doesn’t respond to conservative therapies, it may be time to consider surgical options. “I always discuss the full range of treatment…

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  • Introducing Andrew Thomas, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Andrew Thomas, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Andrew Thomas, M.D. is a Hand Surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include hand, wrist, elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and chronic pain, reconstructive surgery, and restoration of balance and function due to stroke or cerebral palsy. Meet the Expert: Andrew Thomas, M.D. Dr. Thomas’ approach:…

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  • Dr. Skendzel Discusses Olympic Hockey And Injury Risks

    Dr. Skendzel Discusses Olympic Hockey And Injury Risks

    As Minnesota celebrates Team USA’s Olympic hockey win, Dr. Skendzel explains the injury risks common to hockey players. Sports medicine physician Dr. Jack Skendzel celebrated Team USA’s 2018 Olympic hockey gold along with the rest of our country. If he joins our community in being particularly proud of the Minnesota women on the Olympic hockey…

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  • Introducing Jack Skendzel, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Jack Skendzel, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Jack Skendzel, M.D., is a Sports Medicine physician whose specialties include knee arthroscopy and in-hip labral tear/FAI/impingement, as well as complex knee multi-ligament repair. Meet Jack Skendzel, M.D. Dr. Skendzel’s approach: “An active lifestyle requires superior physical function, and I understand that my patients have exceptionally high standards for their performance…

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  • Introducing Eric Khetia, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Eric Khetia, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Eric Khetia, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include knee, shoulder, sports medicine, arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, total joint replacement. Meet Eric Khetia, M.D. Dr. Khetia’s approach: “My goal is to lead an active, healthy life and to allow my patients to do…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does It Take To Win Olympic Curling Gold?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does It Take To Win Olympic Curling Gold?

    Our U.S. curling team made the path to Olympic gold look easy, but this Minnesota sport isn’t as easy as it looks. The 2018 U.S. Olympic Curling Team made sliding and sweeping a stone across ice look easy—but looks can be deceiving. Sports medicine expert Dr. Jack Skendzel discusses the physicality of this popular Minnesota…

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