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  • Tips To Prevent Hamstring Injuries

    Tips To Prevent Hamstring Injuries

    Although hamstring injuries are common in certain sports, anyone can injure this muscle group that runs along the back of the upper leg. We explain how proper warm-ups and hamstring strengthening exercises can help prevent these painful injuries. Hamstring injuries are democratic, affecting athletes at every level of play—high school competitors, professional players, casual exercisers,…

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  • Treatments For Common Basketball Injuries

    Treatments For Common Basketball Injuries

    In a contact sport like basketball, injuries are fairly common and range from minor sprains to serious joint injuries. We review treatments for the most common injuries in this sport, explaining when you can treat injuries at home and when you should call Summit for a medical evaluation. Research shows that playing sports confers a…

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  • Safety Equipment A Basketball Player Needs

    Safety Equipment A Basketball Player Needs

    It is difficult to completely avoid injury in a contact sport like basketball, but using the right protective equipment can help. We have a list of the safety equipment players should have to help prevent or minimize game-related injuries. Basketball is physically demanding and fast moving. The explosive energy of racing up and down the…

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  • Know The Most Common Basketball Injuries

    Know The Most Common Basketball Injuries

    Basketball is a fast-paced game with explosive action that puts particular stress on feet, ankles, and knees. Understanding how stress is linked to injury is the first step to prevention. We identify the basketball injuries we treat most frequently, and explain why they happen. Basketball has come a long way since Dr. James Naismith invented…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are Surgical Options For Unstable Kneecaps?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are Surgical Options For Unstable Kneecaps?

    Once a kneecap has dislocated, the risk of subsequent dislocations, permanent cartilage damage, and osteoarthritis increases substantially. Dr. Skendzel discusses the surgeries he uses to reduce this escalating injury risk and protect knee function. Starting with conservative treatment A dislocated kneecap is a fairly common injury among young athletes, and a first injury rarely requires…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are The Risks Of An Unstable Kneecap?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are The Risks Of An Unstable Kneecap?

    Once you’ve dislocated a kneecap, unstable kneecap risks increase with subsequent dislocations that can cause significant knee damage over time.

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  • Anterior Hip Replacement In The News

    Anterior Hip Replacement In The News

    Traditional hip surgery involves a large incision, a hospital stay, and a long recovery time. A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights the advantages of a less invasive anterior hip replacement procedure offered at Summit Orthopedics. In today’s world, quality of life is less linked to age than it once was. Advances in surgery have…

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  • Smart Ways To Support Recuperation After A Hip Replacement

    Smart Ways To Support Recuperation After A Hip Replacement

    Everyone wants to be supportive of friends or loved ones during their recuperation after a surgical procedure. We have tips provided by hip replacement patients to help you provide valuable assistance that will make recovery easier and more comfortable for the people you love. Hip replacement surgery is becoming more common among patients with chronic…

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  • Comparing Two Surgical Approaches For Total Hip Replacement

    Comparing Two Surgical Approaches For Total Hip Replacement

    The decision to undergo a total hip replacement involves a number of considerations, including choosing the surgical approach that is best for you. We explain the difference between a traditional posterior surgery and the newer, less invasive anterior surgery technique used for hip replacements. A growing number of Americans with hip pain are refusing to…

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