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  • Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Can I Expect During My First Visit?

    Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Can I Expect During My First Visit?

    Because Dr. Wahlquist understands that patients are already in pain when they come in, he wants them to know what to expect during their first visit.

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  • Ask Dr. Choi: How Does Spinal Cord Electrical Stimulation Feel?

    Ask Dr. Choi: How Does Spinal Cord Electrical Stimulation Feel?

    Dr. Choi explains how spinal cord stimulation uses electrical stimulation to replace pain with a more comfortable sensation. For certain chronic pain patients, spinal cord stimulation can provide pain relief when other treatments have failed. The treatment involves careful placement of an electrode device in the layers of tissue just outside the spine. This device…

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  • Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Are My Treatment Options For A Herniated Disc?

    Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Are My Treatment Options For A Herniated Disc?

    Dr. Wahlquist explains how herniated disc symptoms are treated. A herniated disc can be a painful condition. Fortunately, in most cases, the discomfort resolves with time and conservative nonsurgical medical treatments. In certain cases, when pain persists, surgical treatments may be considered. Spine surgeon Dr. Trevor Wahlquist discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for…

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  • Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Conditions May Cause Back Pain?

    Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Conditions May Cause Back Pain?

    Dr. Wahlquist identifies the numerous problems and conditions that may cause back pain. Why does my back hurt? It is a question that spine specialist Dr. Trevor Wahlquist hears often. “This is a simple question, but answering it requires specialized expertise. Evaluating back pain is complex because there are so many different suspects that can…

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  • Ask Dr. Anderson: What Causes Big Toe Arthritis?

    Ask Dr. Anderson: What Causes Big Toe Arthritis?

    Dr. Anderson discusses conditions linked to big toe arthritis and explains treatment options. If you experience pain at the base of your big toe when you walk, you aren’t alone. In fact, as many as 40 percent of adults over the age of 50 are affected by painful toes. The cause? Big toe arthritis, which…

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  • Introducing Edward Santos, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Edward Santos, M.D. [Video]

    Meet Edward Santos, M.D., a spine surgeon specializing in neck, back, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders, and minimally invasive surgery.

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  • Meet Physician Assistant Bryan Sternberg

    Meet Physician Assistant Bryan Sternberg

    Physician assistant Bryan Sternberg explains his role on Dr. Breien’s medical team at Summit. For Bryan Sternberg, a talent for mathematics and a passion for education guided him to an unexpected healthcare career. “For a long time, I was planning to go to medical school,” he says. “I explored engineering, economics, and teaching as an…

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  • How To Care For A Cast

    How To Care For A Cast

    What Is The Role and Purpose of a Cast? Casts are used primarily for treating broken bones but can also help in the treatment of ligament or tendon injuries. A cast is full-time protection and support while the injury heals and should not be modified or removed unless your specialist approves. Casts are commonly applied…

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  • Meet Dr. Trevor Wahlquist

    Meet Dr. Trevor Wahlquist

    Patients of orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Trevor Wahlquist benefit from his focused surgical techniques and comprehensive approach to rehabilitation. Dr. Trevor Wahlquist’s experience with the transformative power of orthopedic medicine is personal. “I was a wrestler in high school and my dad was the head coach of our team,” he recounts. “On the night before…

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