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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 of tissue that connect the bones and provide stability. For athletes who jump, twist, start and stop, or change directions quickly, those ligaments can be…

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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 optimize their strength, function, and quality of life. Dr. Mikhail Klimstra’s background Dr. Klimstra earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota School of…

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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 first thing we do is kind of figure out where does the patient hurt the most? And that kind of leads us down 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 that starting out an activity and getting really good at that activity at a young age is going to set someone up for a college…

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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 about pickleball? It’s a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a fun and accessible game that almost anyone can enjoy. But…

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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 we can enjoy getting out into our state’s natural beauty after a long, cold winter. In the summer months, people flock outside to garden and…

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  • Why Do My Shoes Wear Out in the Same Place Every Time?

    Why Do My Shoes Wear Out in the Same Place Every Time?

    We spoke with Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Samuel Russ, M.D., to find out why shoes seem to wear out in the same place every time. Have you taken a look at the bottom of your shoe lately? Unless your shoes are new, you probably notice some wear on the soles of your shoes.…

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  • Do Our Feet Lose Padding as We Get Older?

    Do Our Feet Lose Padding as We Get Older?

    Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Samuel Russ, M.D., gives his insight into how feet can lose foot padding over time and what we can do about it. Our feet work hard for us as we go about our daily activities. With every step, our heels absorb three times our body weight and transfer some…

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  • What Does Outpatient Joint Replacement Mean?

    What Does Outpatient Joint Replacement Mean?

    Orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee replacement specialist Kevin Lindgren, M.D., discusses the trend toward outpatient joint replacement and what patients can expect. When you think about joint replacement, you might imagine a long hospital stay, followed by more time in an inpatient rehabilitation facility. While that used to be the case, it may surprise…

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