Intracept Offers New Hope for Low Back Pain
Summit introduces the Intracept procedure—a minimally invasive, nonsurgical way to treat low back pain. Learn how it works in this article.
Summit Orthopedics Relocates Landmark Surgery Center
Summit’s Landmark Surgery Center has relocated to Woodbury in a more convenient, expanded center of excellence, offering hand and upper extremity treatment as well as spine pain management.
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Who Treats Back Pain: Neurosurgeons or Back Surgeons?
Dr. Trevor Wahlquist explains the difference between neurosurgeons and back surgeons and offers guidelines to help you choose the right specialist.
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Ask Dr. Wahlquist: When Do Bulging Discs Need Surgery?
Dr. Wahlquists explains how bulging discs cause pain and discusses the factors that make surgery a good treatment option.
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Ask Dr. Guerrero: What Is Referred Pain?
Dr. Guerrero explains what referred pain is, what causes it, and discusses when referred pain symptoms require prompt evaluation by a spine specialist.
Meet Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Guerrero
Dr. Guerrero discusses his spine fellowship training, describes why he enjoys practicing in the Twin Cities, and explains his approach to patient care.
Introducing Jose Santos, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Jose Santos, M.D., interventional spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His area of expertise is physical medicine & rehabilitation. This...
Ask Dr. Spight: What Causes Spine Swelling?
Nonsurgical pain physician Dr. Spight explains the conditions that cause spine swelling as well as factors causing people to perceive swelling when they have lower back pain.
Ask Dr. Spight: Can I Try a Waterbed for Back Pain?
Dr. Spight shares thoughts about using a waterbed for back pain, and offers additional tips to help manage back pain during sleeping and waking hours.
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