How Can Older Athletes Stay Active?
Summit orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician Brian Walters, M.D., discusses some tips for older athletes who want to keep playing the sport they love. Whether it’s football, hockey,...
Meet Brian Walters, M.D.
Dr. Walters is a respected sports medicine surgeon in the Twin Cities area who has extensive experience with complex shoulder surgery as well as total knee replacement. Dr. Walters...
Summit Sports Medicine Pros Partner with Area High Schools
Summit Orthopedics’ team of sports medicine physicians and providers — both surgeons and nonsurgical specialists — are proud to support Minnesotans’ healthy, active lifestyles for people of any age....
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Can Using Wearables Improve Your Health?
Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, digs into the issue of wearables and their effect on health. You may have seen advertisements for wearables...
Should You Exercise When You’re Sick?
Summit Orthopedics sports medicine expert Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., shares ways to keep your workout on track when you’re feeling sick. You’ve got a great exercise regimen going. Perhaps...
Ask Dr. Pepin: When Do You Use an Allograft ACL Repair?
Dr. Scott Pepin reviews the difference between an autograph and an allograft ACL repair, explaining which patients benefit most from an allograft repair.
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Ask Dr. Warner: Do I Have a Hip Labral Tear?
Sports Medicine specialist Brent Warner, M.D., explains what a hip labral tear is, reviewing the causes, risk factors, and injury symptoms.
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Ask Dr. Anderson: How Are Sprains Different From Lisfranc Injuries?
Dr. Anderson explains that although Lisfranc injuries can be mistaken for simple sprains, they are much more serious. Foot injuries are common in competitive sports. In fact, half of...
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Dr. Anderson Discusses Achilles Tendon Injuries
Dr. Anderson explains why prompt care is important when the Achilles tendon is damaged. The fabled vulnerability of the Achilles tendon is rooted in Greek mythology. The goddess Thetis...
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