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  • Summit Offers New Treatment Option For Chronic Tendon Pain

    Summit Offers New Treatment Option For Chronic Tendon Pain

    As our understanding of chronic tendon pain has evolved, new treatments have been developed for tendon problems. Dr. Scofield explains a promising new ultrasound procedure he is offering at Summit to relieve tendon pain. Historically, ongoing tendon pain was thought to be caused by inflammation and was treated with anti-inflammatories and cortisone shots. Although these…

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  • Ask Dr. Scofield: What Are the Symptoms of Tendinopathy?

    Ask Dr. Scofield: What Are the Symptoms of Tendinopathy?

    Pain in your kneecap, heel, elbow, or other joints could signal tendon damage. Dr. Scofield describes the symptoms of tendinopathy and explains when ongoing joint pain should be medically evaluated. Summit sports medicine physician Dr. Kirk Scofield has firsthand experience with tendinopathy. “I was working with my trainer and doing battle ropes in the gym…

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  • Ask Dr. Scofield: What’s the Difference Between Tendinitis and Tendinopathy?

    Ask Dr. Scofield: What’s the Difference Between Tendinitis and Tendinopathy?

    Tendinitis and tendinopathy are two of the terms used to describe painful tendon conditions. Dr. Kirk Scofield explains what these terms mean and how our understanding of tendon pain has prompted the evolution of new tendon treatments. Tendinitis and tendinopathy are both terms used to describe tendon pain that can occur in a number of…

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  • How Is Jumper’s Knee Treated?

    How Is Jumper’s Knee Treated?

    Jumper’s knee is an injury to the tendon usually caused by overuse and repetitive actions that stress the tendon. We review the variety of conservative and surgical options available to treat this injury. Athletes can make high demands on their knees through intense running and jumping in sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball. These actions…

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  • Eight Summit Physicians Honored As Top Doctors In 2016

    Eight Summit Physicians Honored As Top Doctors In 2016

    Summit Orthopedics is proud that our medical community continues to honor our physicians by including them in the Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors list. Congratulations to this year’s Summit Top Doctors: Dr. Beacom, Dr. Breien, Dr. Daly, Dr. Drogt, Dr. Ekstrom, Dr. Forseth, Dr. Gannon, and Dr. Salib. Do you know whom your doctors would trust…

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  • Soccer Safety: Sports Medicine Tips For Injury Prevention

    Soccer Safety: Sports Medicine Tips For Injury Prevention

    Our Summit Orthopedics OrthoQUICK clinics and sports medicine team have the sport-specific experience to handle your young athlete’s injury quickly and efficiently—we also have expert tips to help your child enjoy the game of soccer safely. Soccer is an active contact sport. Racing, jumping, and kicking are part of the game, but injuries don’t have…

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  • Know The Most Common Soccer Injuries

    Know The Most Common Soccer Injuries

    Soccer is a lively team sport that encourages children to cultivate the active habits of a healthy lifestyle. We’ve got some information about common soccer injuries to increase your awareness and help you to take steps that can keep your child safe on the field. Soccer is internationally beloved—and the fastest-growing team sport in our…

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  • Ask Dr. Strothman: What Is A Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion?

    Ask Dr. Strothman: What Is A Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion?

    When severe pain and inability to function can’t be eased by conservative treatments, minimally invasive spine fusion surgery may be considered.

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  • Ask Dr. Strothman: What is Spinal Fusion Surgery?

    Ask Dr. Strothman: What is Spinal Fusion Surgery?

    When conservative treatments fail to resolve or control back pain, you and your spine physician may consider surgical options. Dr. Strothman explains how one of these options, spinal fusion, works to address pain. Spine pain can be caused by a number of factors. When the cause is identified as an issue in a vertebral segment…

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