What Are the Effects of Poor Posture?
Poor posture — whether you’re slouching at your desk or slumped on the couch — is quite common. It happens when your spine or limbs are out of alignment....
What’s the Difference Between a Partial Knee Replacement and a Total Knee Replacement?
Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., explains the difference between partial and total knee replacement surgery. If you’re suffering from knee arthritis, there’s one big...
Total Hip Replacement: Posterior Approach Versus Anterior Approach
Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., weighs in on two main approaches to total hip replacement: posterior and anterior approach. A total hip replacement treats...
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Meet Michael Baer, M.D.
Dr. Michael Baer is a lower extremity reconstruction specialist, focusing on arthritis care of the hip and knee joints. He is an expert on partial and total hip and...
Common Reasons Athletes Might Need Hand Surgery
Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., discusses some of the most common reasons for hand surgery among athletes of any sport. Before going to medical school, Summit Orthopedics...
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What Is “Avocado Hand”?
Avocado hand is a common hand injury, according to Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. While some upper extremity...
Meet Lauren Smith, M.D.
Get to know Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D. Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., always knew she wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. “I was born...
How Can I Get the Best Result from My Total Knee Replacement?
We spoke with Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., about what you can do to get the best result from your total knee replacement. If you’re considering total...
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Meet Mikhail Klimstra, M.D.
Get to know Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D. Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., is a sports medicine surgeon who focuses on helping active people with knee, hip, or shoulder...
The Rise of Sports Specialization Among Young Athletes
Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Sam Olson, PT, DPT, OCS, explains the hidden pitfalls of specializing in one sport and playing it year round. “Sports specialization stems from the incorrect...
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