Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

ROSA Robot

A new knee for a more active you. Thanks to robotic technology.

If you have chronic knee pain, that shouldn’t mean giving up the things you love to do. Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has a new way to keep you moving with ROSA total knee robotic technology. Our specially trained surgeons use ROSA Knee to personalize the approach to total knee replacement. It provides a solution that works for you and your unique anatomy.

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Get the Facts About Sports-Related Injury

Are you confused about the difference between a sprain and a strain? We've got you covered. Whatever your questions about athletic injuries, your Sanford Health experts have the answers. We can teach you how to spot sports injuries from the sidelines and how to prevent them on the field. We'll tell you all about these conditions, from what they are to how we treat them.

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Are Stem Cell Trials Right for You?

When you choose Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, you're choosing a leader in stem cell medicine. We offer our patients access to clinical trials that incorporate stem cells as medicine. These cutting-edge trials help you heal better and faster. We talked with legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus about stem cells at an international health conference in Rome. Our presentation, "The Pharmacy of the Future," focused on how the health system is using stem cells for the benefit of our patients. 

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What to Expect from Total Hip Replacement Surgery

Sanford Health provides hip replacement surgery to treat arthritis, hip weakness, injured hips and hip tumors. Your orthopedic surgeon will give you detailed instructions on what to do the night before surgery. You also will learn how to take safety precautions at home after surgery. Watch an animation of what happens during hip replacement surgery, and learn what to expect before and after your surgery. 

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What to Expect from Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Your orthopedic surgeon at Sanford Health may recommend knee replacement surgery if you have arthritis or injuries to your knee. This replaces damaged or diseased bone in your knee with artificial parts. Learn what to expect before, during and after knee replacement surgery, and watch an animation of what the surgeon will do.

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What to Expect from Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Surgery may be an option for you if you have severe pain or weakness in your shoulder and can't move it fully. It may also be an option if your symptoms don't get better with other treatment. Your doctor may recommend shoulder replacement surgery if you have arthritis with rotator cuff tear, other shoulder injury or bone disease. An orthopedic surgeon will remove the damaged parts and replace them with artificial parts. Learn what to expect before, during and after shoulder replacement surgery.

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