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  • Dr. Forseth Explains One World Surgery Scholarships

    Dr. Forseth Explains One World Surgery Scholarships

    Find out if you qualify for a medical mission scholarship through One World Surgery. At Summit Orthopedics, we are committed to providing high-quality orthopedic care to our Twin Cities community. But we want to do more. Through the volunteer and scholarship opportunities offered by our nonprofit, One World Surgery, we are taking global steps to…

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  • One World Surgery: Committed to Global Health

    One World Surgery: Committed to Global Health

    Learn how One World Surgery’s volunteer healthcare teams serve global needs. The citizens of Minnesota have local access to some of the finest medical care available. Regrettably, many people in less developed regions around the globe are not as fortunate. Currently, 5 billion people worldwide lack access to surgical care. In chronically underfunded health systems,…

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  • Ask Dr. Choi: Why Do Legs Give Out Without Warning?

    Ask Dr. Choi: Why Do Legs Give Out Without Warning?

    Learn about whether you need medical evaluation if your legs give out. It is alarming to suddenly have your legs give out as you take a step. However, you might be surprised to learn that many adults experience sudden leg weakness, and it is not always a serious condition. Of course, that doesn’t make it…

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  • Ask Dr. Choi: How Is a Bruised Back Evaluated?

    Ask Dr. Choi: How Is a Bruised Back Evaluated?

    Dr. Choi identifies bruised spine symptoms that require medical evaluation. The occasional bruise on an arm or leg is usually not a reason for alarm. However, trauma that causes a bruised spine may require medical evaluation. Spine pain interventionalist Dr. Catherine Choi explains what happens when the spine is bruised. And she discusses the symptoms…

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  • How Long Do Spine Injections Take to Work? [Video]

    How Long Do Spine Injections Take to Work? [Video]

    Ask the Expert: Spine Injections Video Series How Long Does It Take for an Spine Injection to Start Working? In this episode of our Ask the Expert: Injections video series, Dr. Catherine Choi, interventional spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics, explains what patients can expect when it comes to the timing and effects of different spinal…

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  • Bed Rest for Neck and Back Pain [Video]

    Bed Rest for Neck and Back Pain [Video]

    Ask the Expert: Spine Video Series About the video: Is bed rest a good treatment for neck and back pain? Summit Orthopedics spine specialists Nicholas Wills, M.D., and Erik Ekstrom, M.D., talk about bed rest in relation to neck and back pain. Meet Nicholas Wills, M.D. Dr. Wills’ approach: “I understand the concern of athletes to…

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  • Introducing Kristoffer Breien, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Kristoffer Breien, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Meet Kristoffer Breien, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include hip, knee, complex revision hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic procedures and sports injury treatment of the knee and lower extremity, fracture care. About Kristoffer Breien, M.D. Dr. Breien’s approach: “I tend to be…

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  • How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?

    How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?

    Learn about the factors affecting how long cortisone shot pain relief lasts. When inflammation caused by arthritis makes joints painful and daily activities difficult, a cortisone shot can be an important tool in your treatment plan. This treatment delivers medication directly to the inflamed joint to suppress localized inflammation. However, it is important to understand…

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  • How Do Cortisone Shots Work?

    How Do Cortisone Shots Work?

    Learn about how cortisone shots provide pain relief. Inflamed joints make favorite activities less enjoyable. Cortisone shots offer a very appealing option for pain relief. Widely prescribed for a variety of conditions, cortisone is generally safe, inexpensive, and covered by insurance. And it usually provides fast relief. Understanding how cortisone works and when it works…

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