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  • The ASCEND Program: Patient Qualifications For Participation

    The ASCEND Program: Patient Qualifications For Participation

    Summit’s ASCEND Return to Sport program is focused on safely returning injured athletes to a high level of competitive performance while teaching them how to prevent reinjury. The path from injury through recovery is demanding for competitive athletes; once an ACL has been torn, the risk of reinjury increases significantly. Summit’s ASCEND program was designed…

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  • Ask Dr. Hansen: What Are The Causes Of Knee And Hip Joint Pain?

    Ask Dr. Hansen: What Are The Causes Of Knee And Hip Joint Pain?

    The demand for total knee and total hip joint replacements is on the rise. Summit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dane Hansen explains the causes of joint injury and how these conditions may be managed with nonsurgical treatments. We depend on healthy knees and hips to perform our jobs and enjoy our lives. When joint pain makes…

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  • Ask Dr. Nick Wills: What Steps Does Summit Take To Manage Spine Pain Safely?

    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 ways. “When people are in pain, they want to feel as if someone cares,” says Summit spine surgeon Dr. Nick Wills. “At Summit, our approach to…

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  • Ask Dr. Strothman: Guidelines for Evaluating Surgical Risks

    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 Strothman shares his advice to patients considering back surgery. Anyone who has suffered with back pain understands the high level of motivation to make the pain…

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  • Alternatives to Surgery for Hand Arthritis [Video]

    Alternatives to Surgery for Hand Arthritis [Video]

    Ask the Expert: Hand Video Series About the video: Are there treatment options besides surgery for hand or wrist arthritis? Listen to Summit Orthopedics’ experts discuss a few options for hand arthritis treatment that don’t involve surgery. Featuring hand surgeons, Michael Forseth, MD and Robert Anderson, MD. Meet Dr. Forseth Dr. Forseth’s approach: “Volunteering overseas, in places like…

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  • Ask Dr. Strothman: What Do I Need To Know About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

    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 can vary with the surgeon performing it. Defining minimally invasive spine surgery Minimally invasive spine surgery is characterized as an approach that does less damage to healthy…

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  • Meet Summit Orthopedics Surgeon Dr. David Strothman

    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 always really enjoyed science,” grins Summit Orthopedics spine surgeon Dr. Strothman. “I also loved sports—and broke both legs playing hockey and skiing. The combination of…

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  • Signs of a Fracture [Video]

    Signs of a Fracture [Video]

    Ask the Expert: Sports Medicine Video Series About the video: How do I know if my child has a fracture? Listen to Summit Orthopedics’ experts share some tips for worried parents to help them determine whether a trip to the doctor is the right plan. Featuring sports medicine specialists, Brent Warner, M.D., and now retired, Peter…

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  • Ask Dr. Wills: What Questions Should I Ask My Spine Surgeon?

    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 treatments, knowing the right questions to ask is half the battle. “You have to know the questions—and you have to know how to evaluate the…

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