Michael Q. Freehill, MD specializes in the treatment of shoulder and elbow injuries, with a special interest in adult joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery. He is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with 20+ years of expertise. He speaks both nationally and internationally, has authored numerous articles in professional publications, and has served as a course instructor for dozens of conferences.
Churchill, RS, Chuinard, C, Wiater, JM, Friedman, R, Freehill, MQ, Jacobson, S, Spencer Jr, E, Holloway, GB, Wittstein, J, Lassiter, T, Smith, M, Blaine, T, Nicholson, GP, Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of the Simpliciti Canal-Sparing Shoulder Arthroplasty System, J Bone Joint Surg Am, April 2016, Volume 98-A, #7, 552-560.McCarty LP 3rd, Buss DD, Datta MW, Freehill MQ, Giveans, MR, Complications Observed Following Labral or Rotator Cuff Repair Using Poly-L-Lactic Acid Implants. J Bone Joint Surg AM, 2013 Mar 20;95(6):507- 511.Izquierdo R, Voloshin I, Edwards S, Freehill MQ, Stanwood W, Wiater JM. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons clinical practice guidelines on: the treatment of glenohumeral joint arthritis. J Bone and Joint Surg AM, 2010 Jan: 93(2) 203-05Freehill, MQ, Buss, DD, Marra, G, Typical and Atypical Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Pitfalls. Instr Course Lect 2009; 58:447-457. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2009, Volume 58.Freehill, MQ, Conversion to Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair Following Attempted Arthroscopic Repair, Minimally Invasive Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Levine WN, Blaine, TA, Ahmad, CS (edited by), New York, Informa Healthcare USA, Inc., 2007.Freehill, MQ Computed Tomography Analysis of the Coracoid Process and Anatomic Structures of the Shoulder Following Arthroscopic Coracoid Decompression: A Cadaver Study, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery March/April 2007; 16(2)Freehill MQ, Hopkinson W, Wezeman F. Treatment of full thickness articular defects: autologous chonodrocyte transplantation versus abrasion arthroplasty and the effect of FGF-2 on healing. Pro Ortho Res Soc 1998; (23):794.Walters BL. Editorial Commentary: #Capsule-ophilesRejoice! The Evidence in Support of Diligent Capsular Management During Hip Arthroscopy Can No Longer Be Ignored. Arthroscopy. 2020 Jan; 36(1):124-126. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.09.049.Dugas JR, Looze CA, Capogna B, Walters BL, Jones CM, Rothermich MA, Fleisig GS, Aune KT, Drogosz M, Wilk KE, Emblom BA, Cain EL Jr. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Collagen-Dipped FiberTape Augmentation in Overhead Throwing Athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2019 Apr; 47(5):1096-1102. doi: 10.1177/0363546519833684.Brian Lee Walters, David Alexander Porter, Sarah J Hobart, Benjamin B Bedford, Daniel E Hogan, Malachy P. McHugh, Devon A Klein, Kendall Harousseau and Stephen J Nicholas. Effect of Intraoperative Platelet-Rich-Plasma Treatment on Post-Operative Donor Site Knee Pain in Patellar Tendon Autograft ACL Reconstruction: A DoubleBlind Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018 Jul; 46(8).Shearin JW, Walters B, Yang SS. Flexor Carpi Radialis to Palmaris Longus Tendon Transfer for Spontaneous Rupture of the Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon-A Review of an Uncommon Finding and Surgical Technique for Operative Correction. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2016 Oct; 21(3):417-21Dugas Jeffrey, Chronister J, Walters BL. Biomechanical Comparison of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Internal Bracing Versus Modified Jobe Reconstruction. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016 Mar; 44 (3):735-41Walters BL, Cooper JH, Rodriguez JA. New Findings in Hip Capsular Anatomy: Dimensions of Capsular Thickness and Pericapsular Contributions. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. October 2014; 30: 1235-1245![Dr. Daren J. Wickum, MD - Orthodontist in Saint Paul, MN]()
Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota and Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our orthopedic urgent care (OrthoQUICK) clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 900+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Summit Orthopedics was founded on our vision to bring comprehensive orthopedic care to the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, as well as the Greater Minnesota and Wisconsin communities. Our history as a group of physicians grounded in orthopedic expertise is one story, but we believe our story is most meaningful in the context of your stories.
The care we provide matters most when we can come alongside you to help you reach your goals. We are here to treat the injuries and health conditions that may be holding you back, and support you in maintaining the active lifestyle you love. Our story as a committed orthopedic practice is inseparable from your stories as our patients.
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