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  • So, You Overdid It. Here’s What to Do Next

    So, You Overdid It. Here’s What to Do Next

    Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Shannon Evenson, OTR/L, CHT, explains what to do if you’ve overdone your summer activities and are having soreness. In Minnesota, summer is a glorious season, when we can enjoy getting out into our state’s natural beauty after a long, cold winter. In the summer months, people flock outside to garden and…

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  • Why Do My Shoes Wear Out in the Same Place Every Time?

    Why Do My Shoes Wear Out in the Same Place Every Time?

    We spoke with Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Samuel Russ, M.D., to find out why shoes seem to wear out in the same place every time. Have you taken a look at the bottom of your shoe lately? Unless your shoes are new, you probably notice some wear on the soles of your shoes.…

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  • Do Our Feet Lose Padding as We Get Older?

    Do Our Feet Lose Padding as We Get Older?

    Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Samuel Russ, M.D., gives his insight into how feet can lose foot padding over time and what we can do about it. Our feet work hard for us as we go about our daily activities. With every step, our heels absorb three times our body weight and transfer some…

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  • What Does Outpatient Joint Replacement Mean?

    What Does Outpatient Joint Replacement Mean?

    Orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee replacement specialist Kevin Lindgren, M.D., discusses the trend toward outpatient joint replacement and what patients can expect. When you think about joint replacement, you might imagine a long hospital stay, followed by more time in an inpatient rehabilitation facility. While that used to be the case, it may surprise…

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  • Safe Softball Tips for Kids

    Safe Softball Tips for Kids

    Summit sports medicine specialist Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., shares some safe softball tips to help you and your kids enjoy the game. There’s nothing like a softball game on a beautiful summer day. At the same time, the sport can be challenging and physically taxing, especially for kids. What can you do to keep your…

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  • What Are the Most Common Softball Injuries?

    What Are the Most Common Softball Injuries?

    Summit sports medicine specialist Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., gives us insight into the most common softball injuries — and what to do about them. As those long summer days return, so does softball. Softball is a challenging sport that can lead to a variety of injuries. We talked with Summit sports medicine specialist Sarah Lehnert,…

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  • Introducing Kevin Lindgren, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Kevin Lindgren, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Dr. Lindgren’s approach to patient care Patient education is a fundamental part of the way Dr. Lindgren cares for patients. “My approach to patient care has always been a shared approach and one that prioritizes education. I do my best to provide adequate time for my patients to ask all…

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  • When Is the Right Time for Joint Replacement?

    When Is the Right Time for Joint Replacement?

    Orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee replacement specialist Kevin Lindgren, M.D., discusses how to know if it’s time for a joint replacement. Hip or knee arthritis is a long-term, chronic condition that tends to get worse over time. While there are many things you can do to protect your arthritic joint and ways to make…

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  • Meet Dr. Kevin Lindgren

    Meet Dr. Kevin Lindgren

    Get to know Summit hip and knee replacement specialist Kevin Lindgren, M.D., and learn about his approach to orthopedic surgery and patient care. Orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee replacement specialist Kevin Lindgren, M.D., hails from Wisconsin, where he grew up as one of three brothers close in age. (He has an identical twin and…

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