Know The Symptoms Of Scoliosis
The signs of this spine condition develop slowly. We’ve got tips to help you identify the signs and symptoms of scoliosis so that you can seek medical evaluation and...
Meet Sports Medicine Physician And Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brent Warner
Meet Summit Orthopedics sports medicine physician and surgeon Dr. Brent Warner. He uses his fellowship surgical training in sports medicine injuries to return his patients to their favorite activities...
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Why Are Younger Patients Getting Hip Replacements?
Over the last decade, the number of young hip replacement patients between the ages of 45 and 54 has increased by more than 200 percent. We explain why younger...
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New Research Supports Pre-Surgical Therapy For Joint Replacements
Physical therapy is standard care after a total hip or knee replacement, but is there an advantage to working with a physical therapist before your joint replacement? New research...
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Summit Physicians Recognized As 2014 ‘Top Docs’
Summit Orthopedics is proud of our ‘Top Docs’ recognized by their Twin Cities peers. Every year, Mpls/St. Paul Magazine surveys about 5,000 randomly selected licensed doctors and nurses in...
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Ask Dr. Wickum: Will my hip implant delay me at the airport?
Airport metal detectors are sensitive to metals, and will detect metal hip implants. Dr. Wickum has tips to insure that your airport security screening goes smoothly. Hip implant device...
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Ask Dr. Wickum: What Questions Should I Ask My Hip Surgeon?
Surgery is an important decision. Dr. Wickum offers a list of questions every patient should discuss with their surgeon when they are considering surgery. The decision to undergo any...
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Meet Summit Orthopedics surgeon Dr. Daren Wickum
Meet Summit Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daren Wickum. He uses his knowledge of joint reconstruction and expertise in direct anterior hip replacement surgery to help his patients maintain an active...
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Ask Dr. Wickum: How long does a hip replacement last?
The technology of artificial hip implants is improving. Dr. Daren Wickum explains how medical advances have affected the life of a hip implant and discusses how long a hip...
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Steps To Preserve Your Hip Joints Now, And Prevent Fractures Later
The risk of hip fracture increases as we age; here’s what you can do to stack the odds in your favor. A hip fracture is a serious injury, particularly...
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