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  • Diabetes and Your Bone Health

    Diabetes and Your Bone Health

    Only Type 1 diabetes is linked to low bone density, but recent research indicates that people with Type 2 diabetes may be at higher risk for fractures. More than 25 million people have one of the two types of diabetes. Generally, this disorder is characterized by abnormally high levels of blood sugar, or glucose, in…

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  • Community Partnerships Committed to Better Health

    Community Partnerships Committed to Better Health

    Summit’s partnerships are a part of our commitment to the patients and community we serve. Summit Orthopedics was founded on a vision to bring comprehensive orthopedic care to the patients we serve. We know that every patient comes to us with a vision too; a vision that encompasses concerns and goals and very personal health…

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  • Are Your Shoes Dangerous To Your Foot Health?

    Are Your Shoes Dangerous To Your Foot Health?

    The style of shoes you’re wearing can be bad for your feet. We’ve got a list of fashion-forward shoe styles, and the not-so-fashionable damage they may do to feet. Fashion magazines may applaud a collection of stilettos or ballet flats, but foot sub-specialists view them with less enthusiasm, some shoes can be bad for your feet.…

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  • What Our Footprint Reveals About Our Foot Health

    What Our Footprint Reveals About Our Foot Health

    Fingerprints reflect our individuality; footprints tell us about our foot health. A simple footprint test can help us identify the help our feet may need. Footprints and foot health Our footprint can reveal our foot health the same way that our fingerprint reveals our unique identity. With each step by a normal foot, the heel…

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  • Ask Dr. Wickum: Will my hip implant delay me at the airport?

    Ask Dr. Wickum: Will my hip implant delay me at the airport?

    Airport metal detectors are sensitive to metals, and will detect metal hip implants. Dr. Wickum has tips to insure that your airport security screening goes smoothly. Hip implant device materials include both plastic and metal. Metals commonly used as orthopedic materials include stainless steel, cobalt chrome, and titanium. Typically, airport screening detectors will identify patients…

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  • Ask Dr. Wickum: What Questions Should I Ask My Hip Surgeon?

    Ask Dr. Wickum: What Questions Should I Ask My Hip Surgeon?

    Surgery is an important decision. Dr. Wickum offers a list of questions every patient should discuss with their surgeon when they are considering surgery. The decision to undergo any elective surgery—including hip surgery—is not made lightly. With a variety of devices and procedures available, it’s important for patients to understand the pros and cons of…

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  • Meet Summit Orthopedics surgeon Dr. Daren Wickum

    Meet Summit Orthopedics surgeon Dr. Daren Wickum

    Meet Summit Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daren Wickum. He uses his knowledge of joint reconstruction and expertise in direct anterior hip replacement surgery to help his patients maintain an active quality of life. As the father of three energetic children that keep him very busy, Dr. Daren Wickum appreciates the link between remaining active and quality…

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  • Ask Dr. Wickum: Is there an ideal age to have hip replacement surgery?

    Ask Dr. Wickum: Is there an ideal age to have hip replacement surgery?

    Will your age affect the success of your hip replacement surgery? Dr. Wickum weighs in with his observations, based on extensive experience. Osteoarthritis is among the most common forms of arthritis, and the most frequent reason for a hip replacement. Also called degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis results from wear and tear of the cartilage cushioning…

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  • Ask Dr. Wickum: How long does a hip replacement last?

    Ask Dr. Wickum: How long does a hip replacement last?

    The technology of artificial hip implants is improving. Dr. Daren Wickum explains how medical advances have affected the life of a hip implant and discusses how long a hip replacement lasts. Osetoarthritis can be a disabling disease Although it is more common as we age, even young adults can be affected by the degenerative joint…

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