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July 2008
Volume 1 Issue 10
Summit Orthopedics Welcomes Chiropractor
Chad Beiler, D.C. has joined Summit Orthopedics as a chiropractor. Dr. Beiler sees patients at Summit Orthopedics’ clinics in Woodbury, Cottage Grove, and Eagan.
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Hip Surgery Less Invasive
Arthroscopic surgery is commonly used on knee and shoulder joints, but can also be effective in diagnosing and treating injuries of the hip. Hip arthroscopy helped singer Barry Manilow overcome debilitating pain and begin touring again.
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Ankle Sprains Can Mean Arthritis
Ankle sprains are common but often minor sports injuries that are easily forgotten. However, damage to the ankle joint can show up years later and cause osteoarthritis, leaving a person with chronic pain and instability. Today’s specialized care of ankle injuries can help prevent and treat osteoarthritis.
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How helpful is using a knee brace?
Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions, but are available in two basic types: functional knee braces and prophylactic knee braces. How do they work, and do they help?
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Smoking Enhances Cartilage Loss, Pain
Here is another reason to stop smoking: Men who have osteoarthritis of the knee and smoke have greater cartilage loss and more severe pain than men who do not smoke, according to results of a recent study.
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