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  • How Hand Therapy Can Help Hand Arthritis

    How Hand Therapy Can Help Hand Arthritis

    If you suffer with arthritis in your hands, wrists, or fingers, you know what a negative impact it can have on your day-to-day life. When you are in the midst of an arthritis flare-up, everything from opening the refrigerator door, to driving your car, to walking your dog can be painful. But there’s good news.…

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  • Broken Ankle vs. Sprained Ankle: What’s the Difference?

    Broken Ankle vs. Sprained Ankle: What’s the Difference?

    Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Tracy Rupke, M.D., explains the difference between a broken ankle and a sprained ankle and tells you what to do about it. The ankle joint is complex, with many ligaments, tendons, bones, and muscles all coming together in a small space. It’s also prone to injuries, including breaks and…

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  • Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis?

    Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis?

    Summit foot and ankle surgeon Tracy Rupke, M.D., shares some key tips for avoiding arthritis pain in cold weather. There’s a chill in the air and snow on the ground. It’s winter in Minnesota, and for people suffering from arthritis pain, it’s often the worst time of year. According to Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle…

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  • How to Avoid Hockey Overuse Injuries

    How to Avoid Hockey Overuse Injuries

    Most hockey injuries are caused by outside forces or a single traumatic event. For example, a sudden shift in direction can tear a knee ligament or pull a groin muscle, and a fall can cause a separated shoulder or a concussion. What is a hockey-related overuse injury? Some injuries, however, are not traumatic — they…

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  • 4 Fall Activities That Can Cause Back Pain

    4 Fall Activities That Can Cause Back Pain

    Fans of autumn beware! With that lovely crispness in the air can come an increase in the potential for back pain. But never fear — with a little advance planning and awareness, you can enjoy the fall season while protecting your back. Here are five fall activities that can cause back pain, why it can…

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  • Are Standing Desks Good for Your Back?

    Are Standing Desks Good for Your Back?

    Standing desks promise many benefits, including better overall health and less back pain. Research is ongoing into what, if any, benefits a standing desk might actually have, but if you’re used to sitting for long hours and staring at a computer each day, you know how tough all that sitting can be on your back…

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  • What’s the Difference Between a Partial Knee Replacement and a Total Knee Replacement?

    What’s the Difference Between a Partial Knee Replacement and a Total Knee Replacement?

    Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., explains the difference between partial and total knee replacement surgery. If you’re suffering from knee arthritis, there’s one big question: when is it time to have surgery? One reason many people put off knee replacement surgery longer than they should is because they’re concerned about…

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  • Total Hip Replacement: Posterior Approach Versus Anterior Approach

    Total Hip Replacement: Posterior Approach Versus Anterior Approach

    Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., weighs in on two main approaches to total hip replacement: posterior and anterior approach. A total hip replacement treats severe arthritis by replacing the surfaces of the joint. Both the ball and socket of the hip joint are replaced with durable metal, ceramic, or plastic…

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  • Meet Michael Baer, M.D.

    Meet Michael Baer, M.D.

    Dr. Michael Baer is a lower extremity reconstruction specialist, focusing on arthritis care of the hip and knee joints. He is an expert on partial and total hip and knee replacement surgeries, in both the primary and complex revision settings. A native of Edina, Minnesota, hip and knee surgeon Michael Baer, M.D., grew up in…

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