Join Dr. Matt Mitchell on April 4 to learn about a cartilage restoration technique that was recently approved by the FDA There are some exciting techniques and developments for patients with injuries to cartilage in arthritic knees that Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Matt Mitchell will discuss at an upcoming Doc Talk at Summit Medical Center.…
Watch Dr. Smith on Vidscrip Visit www.vidscrip.com and type in “Craig Smith” to locate the video selections recorded by Dr. Smith. For more information about Conformis knee replacement technology, visit www.conformis.com. For more information about Dr. Smith, click here. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Craig Smith has recorded dozens of videos about his use of Conformis knee…
Cataracts are a common eye condition that is common in elderly people, but for some people the condition can appear much sooner By Lauren Glendenning Brought to you by Summit Medical Center Have you noticed that your vision appear cloudy or blurry lately? Have you experienced a brownish shade in your vision? Cataracts include these…
Anterior Hip Replacement is a less invasive hip surgery to replace the hip joint without cutting through any muscles. The surgical procedure involves a small incision in front of the hip, anterior, as opposed to an incision on the side or back of the hip. It is referred to as a muscle sparing surgery because…
Summit Medical Center Radiology & Lab, as a 2016/17 National APEX Quality Award Winner, has been recognized for demonstrating the highest levels of excellence in patient satisfaction and overall care over a 12-month period. Performance is rated based on clinical, operational and interpersonal measures. Of more than 700 eligible healthcare facilities, 109 were selected as…
Do you snore loudly or wake up often during the night? Do you feel sleepy during the day, even after a full night of sleep? The amount and quality of sleep we get has dramatic effects on our lives. Common sleep disorders include sleep apnea and snoring, insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias and abnormal sleep-wake rhythms. In…
American women have a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and while breast cancer can’t be prevented, there are ways women can reduce their risks. Research shows that women with a mother, sister or daughter who has been diagnosed with breast cancer have an increased risk of developing…
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly in the shallow shoulder socket. This provides the ability to lift and rotate your arm. Due to repetitive motion or injury, the rotator cuff can develop partial or complete tearing. While…
Day-to-day living is never quite as easy as we might like it to be. There are the good days when things occur with ease, when you hit the green lights driving to work, receive a spontaneous smile, or are ready with the right answers at a moment’s notice. Other days, the opposite seems to happen.…
Summit Medical Center was recently recognized for their excellence in patient satisfaction scores among hospitals across the nation. At its annual Centers of Excellence Award Ceremony in Las Vegas last Month, NueHealth presented Summit Medical Center the 2016 Excellent Patient Satisfaction Score award for hospitals. This award was based on overall satisfaction scores from surveys…