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  • Ask Dr. Warner: When Should I See A Doctor For Shoulder Pain?

    Ask Dr. Warner: When Should I See A Doctor For Shoulder Pain?

    Our shoulder joint provides a wide range of motion, but injury or wear and tear can cause pain that limits mobility. Dr. Warner discusses the most common reasons for shoulder pain, and the treatments available. We can thank our shoulder joints for the flexibility that lets us push back our hair, execute a perfect golf…

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  • Meet Sports Medicine Physician And Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brent Warner

    Meet Sports Medicine Physician And Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brent Warner

    Meet Summit Orthopedics sports medicine physician and surgeon Dr. Brent Warner. He uses his fellowship surgical training in sports medicine injuries to return his patients to their favorite activities as quickly and safely as possible. Sports and medicine were an instinctive career pairing for Dr. Brent Warner. He grew up as an athlete, playing soccer…

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  • Is A Single Year-Round Sport Good For Your Child?

    Is A Single Year-Round Sport Good For Your Child?

    Playing sports has positive benefits for your child’s physical and social development. However, we explain why athletic diversity is safer and more healthful for young athletes than early specialization in a single sport. As the weather turns crisp, families build time into their schedules to drop young athletes off for practice and cheer them on…

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  • Healthful Eating For Active Lives: Avocados

    Healthful Eating For Active Lives: Avocados

    Fats are an important component of a healthful diet, but not all fats are equally nutritious. When it comes to incorporating healthful fat into your diet, we explain why creamy avocados are a terrific choice. If you love guacamole, we’ve got good news. The avocados mashed into your creamy dip are an excellent source of…

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  • Training Proven To Reduce ACL Injury Risk

    Training Proven To Reduce ACL Injury Risk

    Female athletes are highly vulnerable to ACL knee injuries unless they participate in training programs designed to reduce injury risks. We explain how to evaluate your daughter’s program to make sure she’s getting the preventative conditioning she needs to play safely. Importance of ACL injury prevention Research shows us that when it comes to ACL…

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  • Why Are Younger Patients Getting Hip Replacements?

    Why Are Younger Patients Getting Hip Replacements?

    Over the last decade, the number of young hip replacement patients between the ages of 45 and 54 has increased by more than 200 percent. We explain why younger patients are opting for hip replacement surgery. For an active patient in his or her 40s or 50s, the idea of a hip replacement can be…

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  • What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Can It Be Treated?

    What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Can It Be Treated?

    If the fingers of your hand begin to curl and you find that you can’t straighten them, you may have Dupuytren’s contracture. Although there is no cure for this condition, there are a number of treatments to slow the progression of the disease. We explain the causes and symptoms of this condition.

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  • Ask Dr. Furmanek: How Is Cartilage Repaired?

    Ask Dr. Furmanek: How Is Cartilage Repaired?

    Cartilage is the tissue that coats and cushions our joints. It allows us to move with very little friction, but damaged cartilage does not heal well. Dr. Furmanek explains the surgical procedures used to repair or stimulate the growth of new cartilage. As the Summit Orthopedics sports medicine physician and surgeon tending to University of…

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  • Do You Have An Unstable Kneecap?

    Do You Have An Unstable Kneecap?

    We depend on our knees to move easily. An unstable kneecap inhibits smooth movement and can lead to chronic problems. We explain the symptoms that signal this injury. What is an unstable kneecap? Every time we rise from a seated position, take a stroll, or kneel to tend a garden, we are relying on the…

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