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  • Ask Dr. Furmanek: How Is Cartilage Repaired?

    Ask Dr. Furmanek: How Is Cartilage Repaired?

    Cartilage is the tissue that coats and cushions our joints. It allows us to move with very little friction, but damaged cartilage does not heal well. Dr. Furmanek explains the surgical procedures used to repair or stimulate the growth of new cartilage. As the Summit Orthopedics sports medicine physician and surgeon tending to University of…

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  • Do You Have An Unstable Kneecap?

    Do You Have An Unstable Kneecap?

    We depend on our knees to move easily. An unstable kneecap inhibits smooth movement and can lead to chronic problems. We explain the symptoms that signal this injury. What is an unstable kneecap? Every time we rise from a seated position, take a stroll, or kneel to tend a garden, we are relying on the…

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  • Symptoms Of Meniscal Injury In The Knee

    Symptoms Of Meniscal Injury In The Knee

    The meniscus is the tough cartilage that cushions the bones in our knee joint. We explain how these injuries occur, and help you recognize the symptoms of a damaged meniscus. Our knee is the largest joint in our body, and plays a critical role in stabilization and weight bearing. The ends of our tibia and…

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  • Safety Tips For Choosing Football Helmets

    Safety Tips For Choosing Football Helmets

    We want our children to enjoy sports safely. With fall in the air and football season upon us, we have some tips to help you choose the safest football helmet for your child. The excitement of high school football is a celebrated fall tradition in Minnesota and across the country, but over the last few…

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  • Understand Your Joints: What Is Cartilage?

    Understand Your Joints: What Is Cartilage?

    We explain what cartilage is and how it functions in our joints. Most of us take for granted the smooth, painless movements we use to set a table, open a door, or walk to the mailbox. Each of these daily activities engages multiple joints in the body. Bone moves against bone in our joints as…

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  • Your Feet Reflect Your Health

    Your Feet Reflect Your Health

    Your feet carry you through your day, but did you know that they can also provide information about your overall health? We identify foot symptoms that can signal a medical problem. Body awareness is critical to maintaining health. One way to check the state of your health is through a quick review of your feet.…

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  • High-Intensity Workouts For Bad Knees

    High-Intensity Workouts For Bad Knees

    High-intensity interval training improves health and fitness quickly but can take a toll on sore knees. If you have painful knees, we have some knee-friendly exercise options to help you reap interval training benefits. Time is short and health is a priority, so we are always looking for efficient ways to maintain fitness. Studies have…

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  • Ask Dr. Furmanek: What Is Arthroscopy?

    Ask Dr. Furmanek: What Is Arthroscopy?

    Arthroscopic procedures have increased surgical accuracy with less invasive techniques that also improve the patient recuperation experience. Dr. Furmanek explains how arthroscopy works. Surgical advances have made a significant contribution to the evolution of sports medicine over the last few decades. Summit surgeon and sports medicine physician Dr. Furmanek did a fellowship in sports medicine…

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  • Meet Summit Orthopedics Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek

    Meet Summit Orthopedics Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek

    Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek understands that every patient is a whole person; the lifestyle they love is connected to the way their body functions. He believes in educating his patients so that they understand all of their treatment options. For as long as Dr. Furmanek can remember, he has been interested in science, anatomy, and physiology,…

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