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10/30/2017

Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What’s the difference between minimally invasive and minimal access surgery?

Dr. Wahlquist explains the distinction between “minimal access surgery” and “minimally invasive surgery.” Surgical terms can be confusing. Surgeries are described as “minimal” or “minimally invasive,” but what do these terms actually mean? Orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Trevor Wahlquist explains the difference between two surgery terms: minimally invasive surgery and minimal access surgery. Dr.…
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10/25/2017

Introducing Brent Warner, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Brent Warner, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Meet Dr. Brent Warner Dr. Warner’s approach: “As an athlete, I understand the profound impact that an injury can have on a patient’s life and well-being. My goal is to return…
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10/16/2017

Summit Surgeon Dr. Michael Anderson Presents Research At IFFAS Lisbon Conference

Summit Orthopedics is pleased to announce that Dr. Anderson was selected to present research at the 2017 IFFAS conference in Portugal. Dr. Anderson receives international recognition for research work Summit Orthopedics congratulates foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Michael Anderson, presenter at September’s 6th Triennial International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies (IFFAS) scientific conference in…
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10/16/2017

Meet Foot And Ankle Surgeon Dr. Michael Anderson

Dr. Anderson cultivates patient trust while treating foot and ankle conditions ranging from bunions to ankle fusion and replacement. Dr. Michael Anderson’s parents didn’t have to be in the medical profession to shape his career path. “I knew I was going to be a doctor when I was five years old,” he says. “I attribute…
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10/11/2017

Introducing Edward Su, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Edward Su, M.D., a hand surgeon at Summit Orthopedics whose areas of expertise include elbow, wrist, hand, reconstructive and endoscopic surgery, arthritis, carpal tunnel, and sports medicine. Meet the Expert: Edward Su, M.D. Dr. Su’s approach: “Driving, cooking, bathing, using tools, computers, and playing sports. We interact with the world…
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10/11/2017

Ask Dr. Hansen: How Soon Will Stem Cell Research Lead To New Medical Treatments?

Arthritis specialist Dr. Dane Hansen discusses the progress of stem cell research in developing new treatments for arthritis. Arthritis is challenging to treat because it is a degenerative disease that progresses as our natural cartilage breaks down over time. Currently, no medical treatment can reverse this damage, but researchers are working to change this. Many…
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10/4/2017

Child Arm and Wrist Fractures [Video]

Ask the Expert: Hand Video Series About the video: What should I do if I suspect my child might have fractured their arm or wrist? Discover the symptoms of a broken wrist or arm fractures in kids and steps to take for fracture treatment. If you are concerned about your child and a potential fracture, listen to…
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9/27/2017

Introducing Daren Wickum, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Daren Wickum, M.D., a surgical hip and knee specialist at Summit Orthopedics. His areas of expertise include arthritis care and orthopedic trauma. In this video, Dr. Wickum discusses direct anterior hip replacement surgery, as well as some of his background. Meet the Expert: Daren Wickum, M.D. Dr. Wickum’s approach:…
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9/27/2017

Dr. Choi Explains Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Chronic Back Pain

Dr. Choi treats patients with chronic back pain, and she explains the range of nonsurgical therapies available to relieve pain. As a nonsurgical back specialist trained in interventional spine management, Dr. Catherine Choi treats many patients with chronic back pain. “In an ideal world, I would love to give my patients complete relief from pain,”…
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