Orthopedic Surgery

Overview

Orthopedic surgeons at Mayo Clinic specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. More than 65 physicians specialize in surgery, research and clinical consultations, treating more than 70,000 patients annually with high-quality, cost-effective orthopedic care.

There are nine orthopedic surgeons practicing in Florida, 50 in Minnesota, and 11 in Arizona. Only the Rochester practice treats children.

The department has expertise in the following areas:

• Adult joint reconstruction and revision
• Foot and ankle injuries
• Hand surgery
• Microvascular procedures
• Sports injuries
• Tumor surgery for bone cancers (osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and chondrosarcoma) and soft tissue sarcomas such as rhabdomyosarcoma

Disorders treated include:

• Artificial joint replacement
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Bunions
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Cerebral palsy
• Clubfoot
• Congenital hand deformities
• Congenital hip dysplasia
• Ewing's sarcoma
• Fusions for rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis
• Ganglion cysts
• Hip replacement surgery
• Knee replacement surgery
• Marfan syndrome
• Meniscus repair
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Nerve decompression surgery
• Osteosarcoma
• Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Rotator cuff injury
• Scoliosis
• Scleroderma
• Shoulder disorders
• Soft tissue sarcoma
• Spinal disorders
• Spinal stenosis
• Sports-related injuries
• Tennis elbow
• Trigger finger