Your Joint Care Specialists

When you need care for sprains, strains, tears, breaks, joint pain or concussions, see Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

You’ll get back to your active life quickly and safely with our team of orthopedic surgeons, specialists and physical therapists. We also help you learn how to prevent injuries.

Orthopedic Medicine: Orthopedic medicine providers focus on your musculoskeletal health – bones, joints and muscles. Orthopedic surgeons have additional training in surgery.

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Sports Medicine: Sports medicine providers specialize in treating athletes and active people of all abilities. We work closely with orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists to help you recover from injuries caused during physical activity.

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Find a nearby orthopedic surgeon, hand surgeon, podiatrist, physical therapist and more. We provide services in and around Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Fargo, North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota; and Bemidji, Minnesota.

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Patient Stories

Meet Dave Bahr

Knee replacement surgery gave Dave Bahr, a retired military vet, new mobility.

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Meet Dr. Herman

Donella Herman, M.D., a sports medicine physician at Sanford, says sports medicine is not just for athletes.

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Meet Karen Jensen

Karen Jensen can plant flowers at home again after receiving an anterior hip replacement.

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Get the Facts About Sports-Related Injury

What is a sprain? What is a strain? What is a dislocation? Sanford Health experts get you the answers. Learn about these common conditions and how they're treated.

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Get Seen Fast at a Walk-In Clinic

At Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we offer a Walk-In Clinic in Fargo and Fast Track Clinics in Bismarck and Sioux Falls to ensure that you get specialized care when you need it. There's no appointment needed. In Bemidji, we offer same day appointments the day you call.

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Sanford Health Adds Stem Cell Trials

Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine leaders and legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus talked about stem cells as medicine recently at an international health conference in Rome. Their presentation, "The Pharmacy of the Future," focused on how the health system is using stem cells.

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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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