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  • Ask Dr. Sabers: Can Spine Injury Cause Migraine Headaches?

    Ask Dr. Sabers: Can Spine Injury Cause Migraine Headaches?

    Migraine headaches are debilitating. Some migraine sufferers report that neck and back injuries increase the frequency of their migraines. Summit interventional spine specialist Dr. Sabers explains the connection between back pain and migraine headaches. “As an interventional spine specialist at Summit,” says Dr. Sabers, “I find that about 15 percent of my practice concerns neck…

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  • Ask Dr. Su: How Long Should My Child Stay In A Car Seat?

    Ask Dr. Su: How Long Should My Child Stay In A Car Seat?

    The family car is an indispensable fact of life for most families, and car seats are essential to the safety of our smallest passengers. Dr. Su has safety tips to keep children safe during every car trip. “Using safety measures correctly is a powerful way to protect our children in the car,” says Summit physician…

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  • Baseball: Know The Most Common Injury Risks

    Baseball: Know The Most Common Injury Risks

    Baseball is a favorite summer pastime in Minnesota. Our sports team reviews the common baseball injuries we treat to help you understand what you can do to play more safely. At Summit Orthopedics, we encourage sports participation as a smart way to maintain an active lifestyle. The health benefits of competitive exercise far outweigh the…

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  • Ask Dr. Scofield: How Does Tenex Technology Work?

    Ask Dr. Scofield: How Does Tenex Technology Work?

    Tenex technology is a minimally invasive new treatment developed to treat chronic tendon pain. Dr. Scofield explains how this new procedure is used to remove the painful scar tissue that causes tendinopathy. What is tendinopathy? Tendinopathy, or chronic tendon pain, is caused when a tendon develops painful scar tissue in response to an acute or…

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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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