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  • Ask Dr. Santos: How Do You Evaluate Surgical Options For Degenerative Discs?

    Ask Dr. Santos: How Do You Evaluate Surgical Options For Degenerative Discs?

    Time is not kind to the discs in our spine. Fortunately, most of us do not experience pain as our discs become less flexible over the years. When disc degeneration is accompanied by painful symptoms, Dr. Santos walks us through the medical evaluation we can expect. “Disc degeneration sounds alarming, but it is part of…

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  • Ask Dr. Santos: What Is The “Gold Standard” In Spine Surgery?

    Ask Dr. Santos: What Is The “Gold Standard” In Spine Surgery?

    Dr. Santos explains how a procedure comes to be considered the gold standard in spine surgery for disc degeneration conditions.

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  • Comparing ACL Reconstruction And Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair Surgeries

    Comparing ACL Reconstruction And Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair Surgeries

    An ACL tear can be a serious injury. Today, ACL reconstruction is the proven repair for the approximately 400,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries that happen every year. But thanks to a new technique being developed here and in Europe, there may soon be a new surgical option for those who tear their ACL. Injuries…

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  • How Is Little Leaguer’s Elbow Treated?

    How Is Little Leaguer’s Elbow Treated?

    As sports grow in popularity and more young athletes focus on a single sport, we are seeing an increase in overuse injuries like Little Leaguer’s elbow. We explain the treatment options for this painful condition. The symptoms of overuse injuries appear gradually. Caught up in the thrill of competition, young players may be tempted to…

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  • Ask Dr. Santos: Can I Request Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

    Ask Dr. Santos: Can I Request Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

    The prospect of spine surgery is unsettling for any patient. Dr. Santos explains the surgical approaches used to correct back problems, and discusses the considerations that come into play when evaluating a traditional versus a minimally invasive surgical approach. “It is understandable that patients may be scared of undergoing surgery on the spine,” says Summit…

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  • Meet Dr. Edward R. Santos

    Meet Dr. Edward R. Santos

    Patient education is second nature to orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Edward R. Santos. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for more than a decade before joining the spine team at Summit Orthopedics. In March of 2016, Dr. Edward R. Santos transitioned from his position as an associate professor…

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  • How to Choose the Right Medications for Arthritis Pain Relief

    How to Choose the Right Medications for Arthritis Pain Relief

    The human response to pain is instinctive. When something hurts, we want to make it stop hurting. Medicine offers a variety of medications to address pain. At Summit Orthopedics, we are committed to choosing medications that will support long-term quality of life as well as short-term pain relief. Millions of Americans live with arthritis, and…

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  • Researchers Compare NSAIDs And Opioids For Osteoarthritis Pain Relief

    Researchers Compare NSAIDs And Opioids For Osteoarthritis Pain Relief

    Medications are one of the most common treatments for osteoarthritic pain, and there is ongoing debate about which type of medication is most effective. Researchers recently compared the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids—and we share their findings with you. Arthritis can be a painful disease, and research is constantly helping us to…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Can My Child Safely Begin Sports?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Can My Child Safely Begin Sports?

    Fitness habits start us on the road to a healthy active lifestyle. How early should parents start encouraging children in sports? Dr. Skendzel shares his thoughts about how parents can cultivate good health through activity. “We know the health benefits of being active,” says sports medicine physician Dr. Jack Skendzel. “Parents can set the stage…

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