Summit sports medicine surgeon Brian Walters, M.D., discusses cartilage injury, its causes, and treatment options. Broken bones, torn ligaments, muscle tears, and joint sprains — orthopedic problems can come...
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Scott Pepin, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, discusses a new study that hints at the ways in which joint injuries change the brain. Injuries to the...
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Angela Voight, M.D., explains why recreational basketball injuries happen and describes symptoms to look for that may require an evaluation.
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Multiple treatment options exist for ACL injuries, and new research shows that age is an important factor in selecting treatment for the best outcome.
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Selected repeatedly as one of Minnesota’s Top Doctors, Dr. Kristoffer Breien is known for his expertise in treating knee and hip disorders, and for his respectful, down-to-earth bedside manner....
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Summit Orthopedics welcomes fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon Dr. Scott Pepin to our sports medicine team. Dr. Pepin draws on his own experiences as an athlete to guide his patients...
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Soccer is a lively team sport that encourages children to cultivate the active habits of a healthy lifestyle. We’ve got some information about common soccer injuries to increase your...
Our cartilage stabilizes our knees and keeps the knee joint moving smoothly. When an injury damages cartilage and affects knee function, Dr. Skendzel explains the procedures available to treat...
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Our knees glide obediently every time we take a step, sit, or crouch, thanks to the cartilage that coats bone ends and cushions weight-bearing bones. We asked Dr. Skendzel...
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