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9/21/2015

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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9/21/2015

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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9/14/2015

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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9/8/2015

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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9/4/2015

Symptoms Of Meniscal Injury In The Knee

The meniscus is the tough cartilage that cushions the bones in our knee joint. We explain how these injuries occur, and help you recognize the symptoms of a damaged meniscus. Our knee is the largest joint in our body, and plays a critical role in stabilization and weight bearing. The ends of our tibia and…
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9/2/2015

Safety Tips For Choosing Football Helmets

We want our children to enjoy sports safely. With fall in the air and football season upon us, we have some tips to help you choose the safest football helmet for your child. The excitement of high school football is a celebrated fall tradition in Minnesota and across the country, but over the last few…
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8/31/2015

Understand Your Joints: What Is Cartilage?

We explain what cartilage is and how it functions in our joints. Most of us take for granted the smooth, painless movements we use to set a table, open a door, or walk to the mailbox. Each of these daily activities engages multiple joints in the body. Bone moves against bone in our joints as…
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8/20/2015

Your Feet Reflect Your Health

Your feet carry you through your day, but did you know that they can also provide information about your overall health? We identify foot symptoms that can signal a medical problem. Body awareness is critical to maintaining health. One way to check the state of your health is through a quick review of your feet.…
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8/11/2015

Ask Dr. Furmanek: What Is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopic procedures have increased surgical accuracy with less invasive techniques that also improve the patient recuperation experience. Dr. Furmanek explains how arthroscopy works. Surgical advances have made a significant contribution to the evolution of sports medicine over the last few decades. Summit surgeon and sports medicine physician Dr. Furmanek did a fellowship in sports medicine…
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