Search Articles Skip to results Submit Filter By Topic Skip to resultsBone HealthNeck & SpineBackSummit NewsPhysician NewsArthritisAnkle & FootSports & Active MedicineKneeHipTherapyBack, Neck, & SpineShoulderHand & WristElbowMeet The ExpertOrthobiologicsEMGOne World SurgeryAll Topics Results 2/22/2017 Ask Dr. Nick Wills: What Steps Does Summit Take To Manage Spine Pain Safely? Spine problems are about pain. Summit has long recognized the problem with controlling pain through opiate medications, and Dr. Wills discusses Summit’s strategy for managing back pain in safer …Read More 2/22/2017 Ask Dr. Strothman: Guidelines for Evaluating Surgical Risks When we make decisions about surgery while we are in pain, the promise of immediate benefit can make it difficult for us to properly weigh the risks. Dr. David …Read More 2/15/2017 Ask Dr. Strothman: What Do I Need To Know About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery? There’s cachet in describing surgical techniques as “minimally invasive.” But what does this phrase really mean? Spine surgeon Dr. David Strothman describes how the benefits of this surgical approach …Read More 2/15/2017 Meet Summit Orthopedics Surgeon Dr. David Strothman Spine surgeon Dr. David Strothman’s fascination with science inspired his medical career path, and informs his multidisciplinary approach to spine care today. “I was that kid in high school who …Read More 2/8/2017 Ask Dr. Wills: What Questions Should I Ask My Spine Surgeon? Spine treatment options can be complex. Summit Orthopedics spine surgeon Dr. Nick Wills discusses the questions to ask when you are evaluating your treatment options. When you are evaluating spine …Read More 11/7/2016 Ask Dr. Sabers: What Questions Should I Ask Before Committing To A Pain Treatment Program? When back pain is keeping you from the activities you enjoy, Summit offers a spectrum of treatment options to help you reclaim your life. Dr. Sabers has some suggestions …Read More 5/31/2016 Ask Dr. Strothman: What Is A Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion? When severe pain and inability to function can’t be eased by conservative treatments, minimally invasive spine fusion surgery may be considered.Read More 5/31/2016 Ask Dr. Strothman: What is Spinal Fusion Surgery? When conservative treatments fail to resolve or control back pain, you and your spine physician may consider surgical options. Dr. Strothman explains how one of these options, spinal fusion, …Read More 5/16/2016 Ask Dr. Santos: How Do You Evaluate Surgical Options For Degenerative Discs? Time is not kind to the discs in our spine. Fortunately, most of us do not experience pain as our discs become less flexible over the years. When disc …Read More