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  • What Is “Avocado Hand”?

    What Is “Avocado Hand”?

    Avocado hand is a common hand injury, according to Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. While some upper extremity injuries

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  • Meet Lauren Smith, M.D.

    Meet Lauren Smith, M.D.

    Get to know Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D. Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., always knew she wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. “I was born with

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  • How Can I Get the Best Result from My Total Knee Replacement?

    How Can I Get the Best Result from My Total Knee Replacement?

    We spoke with Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., about what you can do to get the best result from your total knee replacement. If you’re considering total knee

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  • So, You Have a Knee Ligament Injury. What’s Next?

    So, You Have a Knee Ligament Injury. What’s Next?

    Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., discusses what’s next when an athlete has a knee ligament injury. Our knees are held together, in part, by several ligaments, strong bands

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  • Meet Mikhail Klimstra, M.D.

    Meet Mikhail Klimstra, M.D.

    Get to know Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D. Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., is a sports medicine surgeon who focuses on helping active people with knee, hip, or shoulder problems

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  • Diagnosing Shoulder Pain [Video]

    Diagnosing Shoulder Pain [Video]

    Ask the Expert | Shoulder Video Transcription: So shoulder pain can be a fairly complex issue to deal with. There’re multiple areas around the shoulder that can cause discomfort. So the

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  • The Rise of Sports Specialization Among Young Athletes

    The Rise of Sports Specialization Among Young Athletes

    Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Sam Olson, PT, DPT, OCS, explains the hidden pitfalls of specializing in one sport and playing it year round. “Sports specialization stems from the incorrect notion

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  • Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Recover

    Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Recover

    Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Shannon Evenson, OTR/L, CHT, shares some common pickleball injuries — and what you can do to get back out on the court quickly. Have you heard

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  • So, You Overdid It. Here’s What to Do Next

    So, You Overdid It. Here’s What to Do Next

    Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Shannon Evenson, OTR/L, CHT, explains what to do if you’ve overdone your summer activities and are having soreness. In Minnesota, summer is a glorious season, when

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