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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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  • Ask Dr. Su: How Do I Select The Safest Car Seat For My Baby?

    Ask Dr. Su: How Do I Select The Safest Car Seat For My Baby?

    Preventing injury before it happens is the best way to keep our children safe. Dr. Su advises parents about preventative measures they can take to keep play safe. Use his tips to choose the car seat that will best protect your infant during car travel. “When we talk about child safety, we often focus on…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does New Research Tell Us About Concussion Risks?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does New Research Tell Us About Concussion Risks?

    Although concussion awareness has grown over the last few years, we are still learning about how to best evaluate concussion damage. Dr. Skendzel explains what we know and what we hope to learn about managing concussion risks. In March of 2016, the University of Minnesota announced a collaboration to conduct the nation’s largest single-center study…

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  • Ask Dr. Wills: What Are The Risk Factors For A Pinched Nerve?

    Ask Dr. Wills: What Are The Risk Factors For A Pinched Nerve?

    One of the causes of arm or leg pain is radiculopathy, commonly referred to as a pinched nerve. Although not all of the causes of radiculopathy can be corrected by preventative measures, knowing the risk factors can help us take steps to keep our back healthy. “No one wants to experience the pain that accompanies…

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  • Tips For Treating Shin Splint Pain

    Tips For Treating Shin Splint Pain

    A burning ache in your lower legs may be shin splints. We have guidelines for treating this common injury at home, and tips to help you determine when it’s time to turn to your Summit Orthopedics sports medicine specialist for help. The pain of shin splints is a signal that the muscles and bone tissue…

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  • What Are Shin Splints?

    What Are Shin Splints?

    What are shin splints? Aching pain along the front of the lower leg is the telltale sign, and we explain the causes of this common injury.

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