Meet Dr. David Rippe
David Rippe, M.D., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in electrodiagnostic medicine. Summit Orthopedics is delighted to welcome David Rippe, M.D., to the team. Dr. Rippe...
What Is an EMG?
Summit Orthopedics electrodiagnostic medicine specialist David Rippe, M.D., explains the basics of EMGs. What is an EMG? An EMG, which is short for electromyography, is a muscle and nerve...
Ask Dr. Hansen: Who Gets a Partial Hip Replacement?
Dr. Hansen describes the perfect candidates for a partial hip replacement. Hip pain can be debilitating. When conservative treatments do not effectively control pain, patients contemplate their surgical options....
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Ask Dr. Hansen: What Is Hip Replacement Recovery Like?
Dr. Hansen discusses concerns about the hip replacement recovery process and details the patient journey from pain protocols through physical therapy.
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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...
Meet Dr. Trevor Wahlquist
Patients of orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Trevor Wahlquist benefit from his focused surgical techniques and comprehensive approach to rehabilitation. Dr. Trevor Wahlquist’s experience with the transformative power of orthopedic...
Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What’s the difference between minimally invasive and minimal access surgery?
Dr. Wahlquist explains the distinction between “minimal access surgery” and “minimally invasive surgery.” Surgical terms can be confusing. Surgeries are described as “minimal” or “minimally invasive,” but what...
Meet Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Debra Parisi
Dr. Debra Parisi’s surgical practice combines a biomedical engineering background with her passion for helping people. She treats complex conditions of the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. During her...
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