How to Reduce Pain from Sciatica
Summit spine surgeon Roman Guerrero, M.D., talks about how people can find relief from sciatica. Sciatica is a painful condition that can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks,...
A Side Benefit of Hip Replacement Surgery: Less Back Pain
Summit total knee and total hip replacement specialist Matthew Nies, M.D., discusses emerging research in orthopedics. Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures in medicine. More...
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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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Meet Pain Interventionalist Dr. Santos
Dr. Santos explains his personalized approach to diagnosing and treating back pain. Dr. Jose Santos had his first brush with his medicine calling as a child. Severe asthma attacks...
Drs. Choi, Voight, And Warner Honored As Rising Stars
Summit is proud to have three physicians among Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s 2018 list of Rising Stars. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine has honored three Summit Orthopedics physicians as “Rising Stars” in their April...
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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...
Dr. Choi Explains Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Chronic Back Pain
Dr. Choi treats patients with chronic back pain, and she explains the range of nonsurgical therapies available to relieve pain. As a nonsurgical back specialist trained in interventional spine...
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Ask Dr. Strothman: When Is Surgery Effective For A Herniated Disc?
Although nonsurgical treatment can resolve 90 percent of spine pain cases, research shows us that surgery provides the best outcome in some specific circumstances. Dr. Strothman explains how to...
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Ask Dr. Strothman: When Is Surgery Effective For Pinched Nerves?
When you have pain caused by a pinched nerve, it can be challenging to evaluate your treatment options. Although nonsurgical treatment is effective for 90 percent of spine pain,...
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