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...
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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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...
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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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...
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...
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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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...
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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Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Shannon Evenson, OTR/L, CHT, explains what to do if you’ve overdone your summer activities and are having soreness. In Minnesota, summer is a glorious season,...