Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgeons offering compassionate care in Duluth

The award-winning team at St. Luke's Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is here to help you be healthy, active and pain free.

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What is orthopedic surgery?

Orthopedic surgery is a type of surgery that deals with bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Orthopedic surgeons perform procedures to fix problems like fractures to bones, torn tendons, or ruptured/ torn ligaments to help people feel better and move more easily.

At St. Luke’s, you’ll see an Orthopedics & Sports Medicine provider who specializes in non-surgical treatments first. If it is determined that you need surgery, you will be referred to an orthopedic surgeon.

What orthopedic surgeries are offered?

We offer both open and arthroscopic (minimally invasive) surgeries. They include:

• Shoulder surgery: Total shoulder and reverse shoulder replacement (primary and revision)
• Hip surgery: Hip replacement (primary and revision)
• Knee surgery: Total knee replacement (primary and revision)
• Foot and ankle surgery: ACL reconstruction, ankle, foot and Achilles tendon reconstruction, bunion and other toe corrections, foot and ankle arthritis surgery (including total ankle replacement)

Who provides orthopedic surgery at St. Luke’s?

Orthopedic surgery at St. Luke's is performed by our dedicated team of skilled orthopedic surgeons, each specializing in specific areas of the body. We are here to assist you in selecting the surgeon whose expertise aligns best with your unique situation, ensuring you receive personalized and effective care.

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What if I need emergency orthopedic surgery?

Orthopedic trauma refers to injuries to the musculoskeletal system, particularly those related to bones, joints and soft tissues, resulting from sudden accidents, falls or other traumatic incidents. These injuries are often severe and can involve fractures, dislocations and other damage to the skeletal system.

At St. Luke’s, our specialized team of orthopedic trauma surgeons is available 24/7 to perform surgeries and help you recover from these accidents and injuries.

St. Luke’s does not require a referral for this service. To see if your insurance company requires one, call the number on your card.

This service is available at these locations.