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Orthopedic Surgery
Benefit from personalized care and the latest techniques and technology when you choose Essentia Health for orthopedic surgery. At our facilities, you can access a wide range of treatments from a team of skilled surgeons.
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Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
What’s an Orthopedic Surgeon?
An orthopedic surgeon has been educated and trained in the diagnosis and pre-surgical, surgical, and post-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and tendons.
Conditions Treated
See the full list of conditions we treat, and select a condition to find providers and locations near you.
- ACL injury
- Ankle fractures
- Bicep tear
- Carpal tunnel
- Dislocated knee
- Duypuytren's contracture
- Elbow arthritis
- Elbow fractures
- Foot fractures
- Ganglion cysts
- Hand arthritis
- Hand dislocation
- Hand fracture
- Hand injuries
- Hip fracture
- Hip labral tears
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Hip osteonecrosis
- Inflammatory arthritis (hip)
- Inflammatory arthritis (knee)
- Knee cartilage tear
- Knee injury
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Knee osteonecrosis
- Post-traumatic arthritis (hip)
- Post-traumatic arthritis (knee)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (hip)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (knee)
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder arthritis
- Shoulder fractures
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder labral tear
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
- Wrist dislocation
- Wrist fracture
Specialists & Subspecialists
While all orthopedic surgeons are trained in the musculoskeletal system, Essentia has several orthopedic surgery subspecialists who have additional training related to specific parts of the body. We also have surgical subspecialists in trauma, sports medicine, and orthopedic oncology.
Do I Need Surgery?
Your doctor may recommend orthopedic surgery if non-surgical treatments—like lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or medications—don’t effectively control your symptoms. Your care team will explain your treatment options and help you choose the procedure that’s best for you.
Types of Orthopedic Surgery
The type of procedure your doctor recommends depends on your condition. Rely on our specialists and subspecialists for treatments like:
- Hand and wrist surgery
- Elbow and shoulder surgery
- Joint reconstruction, such as hip and knee replacement
- Knee surgery
- Hip fracture repair
- Orthopedic trauma surgery
- Orthopedic oncology surgery
- Sports medicine surgery
Orthopedic Oncology
Learn about orthopedic oncology from Essentia's Orthopedic Oncologist, Dr. Anne Normand.
Foot and Ankle Care
We examine foot and ankle repairs performed by the medical professionals at Essentia Health.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Whenever possible, your surgeon uses techniques that are less invasive than traditional surgery. This means you may have a faster recovery with less pain, smaller scars, and a lower risk of complications.
Postoperative Care
Your Essentia care team will help you recover after orthopedic surgery. Your recovery plan may include Rehabilitation services, such as physical and occupational therapy.
Specialist Care for Kids
Explore pediatric orthopedics services at Essentia Health to learn about specialty care for children with scoliosis, joint pain, club foot and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
When aches and pains get in the way of the activities you love, call the orthopedic & sports medicine specialists at Essentia for bone and joint care.
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
If you’re experiencing neck, low back, sacroiliac, or shooting arm/leg pain, learn more about Essentia Health's orthopedic spine surgery team in Fargo, North Dakota.