7 Top Tips to Fight Inflammation
Learn ways to fight inflammation from Summit Orthopedics expert Dane Hansen, D.O. What is inflammation? Inflammation is an important tool of your body’s immune system. When you are sick,...
Dr. Hansen Compares Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement
Dr. Dane Hansen describes hip resurfacing and totahl hip replacements, explaining the functional benefits and surgical risks of each procedure.
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How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?
Learn about the factors affecting how long cortisone shot pain relief lasts. When inflammation caused by arthritis makes joints painful and daily activities difficult, a cortisone shot can be...
How Do Cortisone Shots Work?
Learn about how cortisone shots provide pain relief. Inflamed joints make favorite activities less enjoyable. Cortisone shots offer a very appealing option for pain relief. Widely prescribed for a...
Dr. Stulc Explains PRP and BMAC Regenerative Treatments
PRP and BMAC therapies offer promising options for pain relief and improved function. Regenerative PRP and BMAC therapies are at the forefront of emerging orthopedic medicine and have been...
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Dr. Stulc Discusses the Safety of Orthobiologics
Dr. Stulc addresses the safety of orthopedic regenerative therapies. When a treatment is relatively new, patients are understandably concerned about safety. Orthobiologics is an exciting but recently emerging orthopedic treatment...
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Ask Dr. Hansen: Can Arthritis Pain Be Managed Without Surgery?
Summit’s arthritis specialists offer a broad range of nonsurgical treatments to manage arthritis pain. Arthritis is all around us. There are more than 100 types of this degenerative joint...
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Dr. Breien Discusses Surgical Advances In Knee Replacement
Surgical advances improve patient outcomes and patient experience. No one’s knees escape the ravages of age. Over time, wear and tear—if not outright injury—takes a toll on the cartilage...
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Ask Dr. Breien: How Is A Failed Knee Implant Treated?
Dr. Breien explains the most common causes of a failed knee implant, and the repairs available. Knee replacement surgery is an excellent option when conservative therapies fail. “A knee...
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Ask Dr. Breien: How Long Will A Knee Implant Last?
Dr. Breien explains how patients have some control over the life of their knee implant. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 27 million Americans. Although the risk of developing this disease...
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