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10/4/2017

Child Arm and Wrist Fractures [Video]

Ask the Expert: Hand Video Series About the video: What should I do if I suspect my child might have fractured their arm or wrist? Discover the symptoms of a broken wrist or arm fractures in kids and steps to take for fracture treatment. If you are concerned about your child and a potential fracture, listen to…
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9/27/2017

Introducing Daren Wickum, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Daren Wickum, M.D., a surgical hip and knee specialist at Summit Orthopedics. His areas of expertise include arthritis care and orthopedic trauma. In this video, Dr. Wickum discusses direct anterior hip replacement surgery, as well as some of his background. Meet the Expert: Daren Wickum, M.D. Dr. Wickum’s approach:…
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9/27/2017

Dr. Choi Explains Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Chronic Back Pain

Dr. Choi treats patients with chronic back pain, and she explains the range of nonsurgical therapies available to relieve pain. As a nonsurgical back specialist trained in interventional spine management, Dr. Catherine Choi treats many patients with chronic back pain. “In an ideal world, I would love to give my patients complete relief from pain,”…
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9/27/2017

Meet Pain Interventionalist Dr. Catherine Choi

Dr. Catherine Choi talks about her work as a pain interventionalist and her compassionate approach to chronic pain patients. Summit pain interventionalist Dr. Catherine Choi credits her first steps toward medicine to rebel teen tendencies and a love of science. “Science was my favorite subject through grade school and high school,” Dr. Choi remembers. “In…
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9/13/2017

Dr. Parisi’s Tips To Prevent Wrist Fractures

With icy conditions on the horizon, Dr. Parisi has suggestions to help prevent wrist fractures caused by falls. As temperatures and leaves begin to fall, icy winter streets and sidewalks aren’t far behind. We are more likely to slip and fall in slippery conditions, and fall-related injuries can be debilitating. The majority of wrist fractures…
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9/13/2017

Ask Dr. Parisi: How Are Wrist Fractures Treated?

Dr. Parisi discusses the treatment of wrist fractures, one of the most common fall-related injuries. It’s instinct to reach out when we lose our balance. We fling our arms out to break our fall, and they frequently absorb the brunt of the impact. As a result, it’s no surprise that falls are the most common…
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8/30/2017

Introducing Jeffrey Furmanek, D.O. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Jeffrey Furmanek, D.O., an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include general orthopedics, sports medicine, and arthroscopy. He also serves as a team physician for University of Northwestern athletes. Meet Jeffrey Furmanek, D.O. Dr. Furmanek’s approach: “My training has taught me to understand that…
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8/23/2017

Meet Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Debra Parisi

Dr. Debra Parisi’s surgical practice combines a biomedical engineering background with her passion for helping people. She treats complex conditions of the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. During her small-town childhood in New York, Dr. Debra Parisi didn’t have dreams of becoming a surgeon. But she vividly remembers the two experiences that redirected her to…
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8/23/2017

Dr. Parisi Addresses Misinformation About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Many people incorrectly identify computer work as the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Parisi explains the causes and discusses treatment options.
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