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12/19/2018

Dietitian Tip: Use Probiotics to Boost Bone Health

Probiotics regulate digestive health; did you know that they can also support strong bones? The word “bacteria” usually conjures up concerns about infection and disease. But not all bacteria are …
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12/5/2018

Ask Dr. Scofield: Which Tendon Treatment Is Right for Me?

Dr. Scofield explains the factors he considers when making decisions about which tendon treatment to use. Thank your tendons for your ability to move. These tough fibrous connective tissues attach …
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11/21/2018

Orthopedic Tips to Prevent Thanksgiving Injuries

We’ve got suggestions to help you avoid the common Thanksgiving injuries we treat over the holiday weekend. When November arrives, no one wants Thanksgiving injuries on the menu. Unfortunately, our …
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11/13/2018

Introducing Scott Pepin, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Scott Pepin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and total joint replacements. Meet Scott Pepin, M.D. Dr. Pepin’s approach: “Having …
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11/13/2018

Introducing Erik Ekstrom, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Erik Ekstrom, M.D., a nonoperative spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics. His specialties include physical medicine & rehabilitation, minimally invasive spine therapies, and sports-related injuries. Meet …
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11/13/2018

Introducing Nicholas Wills, M.D. [Video]

Dr. Wills is a spine surgeon whose specialties include neck, back, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders, and minimally invasive surgery.
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11/7/2018

Introducing Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., a physician at Summit Orthopedics focusing on nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, sports medicine, and ultrasound guided injections. Meet Sarah Lehnert, …
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11/7/2018

Ask Dr. Scofield: What Is the Best Treatment for Tennis Elbow?

Dr. Scofield discusses the benefits and risks of cortisone and PRP injections to treat tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is a deceptive name for an elbow injury that usually has nothing …
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9/26/2018

Introducing Kirk Scofield, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Kirk Scofield, M.D., is a sports medicine physician and avid runner at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul specializing in non-operative sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative …
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