Symptoms Of Meniscal Injury In The Knee
The meniscus is the tough cartilage that cushions the bones in our knee joint. We explain how these injuries occur, and help you recognize the symptoms of a damaged...
Meet Summit Orthopedics Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek
Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek understands that every patient is a whole person; the lifestyle they love is connected to the way their body functions. He believes in educating his patients...
Read More about Meet Summit Orthopedics Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek
The Link Between Weight And Orthopedic Risks
Excess weight contributes to a number of serious health problems. A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explores the impact of obesity...
Read More about The Link Between Weight And Orthopedic Risks
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...
Read More about New Research Supports Pre-Surgical Therapy For Joint Replacements
How Serious Is Your Knee Symptom?
Our knees buffer us as we pursue the activities of day-to-day life. Over time, wear and tear can take a toll on knee function. We review common knee symptoms,...
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: An Overview
If you and your surgeon determine that arthroscopic surgery is the best option for your knee issue, we tell you what to expect. Our knees are our flexible passports...
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...
Read More about Summit Physicians Recognized As 2014 ‘Top Docs’
Ask Dr. Skendzel: Can pre-surgical therapy improve my ACL surgical outcome?
We know that physical therapy after joint surgery is a critical part of the recovery process, but can therapy before surgery also improve our recovery? When a knee injury...
Read More about Ask Dr. Skendzel: Can pre-surgical therapy improve my ACL surgical outcome?