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  • Dietitian Tip: Use Probiotics to Boost Bone Health

    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 bad. Probiotics are foods containing micro-organisms that promote growth of bacteria in our gut that are good for our digestive health. However, the benefits of…

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

    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 muscle to bone in our arms, legs, hands, feet, head, and torso. We take them for granted—until an injury brings them painfully to our attention.…

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  • Orthopedic Tips to Prevent Thanksgiving Injuries

    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 Orthopedic Urgent Care teams know that seasonal injuries will appear in their clinics as predictably as roast turkeys appear on holiday tables. Three of the…

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  • Introducing Scott Pepin, M.D. [Video]

    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 my own personal experiences in sustaining injuries and the subsequent recovery process helps provide me insight into my own patients’ conditions and what…

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  • Introducing Erik Ekstrom, M.D. [Video]

    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 Erik Ekstrom, M.D. Dr. Ekstrom’s approach: “I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable. For me, the most gratifying part of…

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  • Introducing Nicholas Wills, M.D. [Video]

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

    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, M.D., C.A.Q. Dr. Lehnert’s education: After earning her undergraduate degree at the college of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, Dr. Lehnert completed medical school…

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

    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 to do with playing tennis. The injury occurs when the common extensor tendon attaching muscle at the elbow joint develops small tears. Over time, these…

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  • Introducing Kirk Scofield, M.D. [Video]

    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 medicine, and running injuries. Meet Kirk Scofield, M.D. Dr. Scofield’s education: Dr. Scofield completed his undergraduate studies at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. He…

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