Aspirus St. Luke's Clinic - Duluth - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

FAQs

• What is orthopedics and sports medicine?

  Our orthopedics and sports medicine team focuses on repairing any damage or injury to your musculoskeletal system. This system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. You don’t have to be an athlete to see one of our providers. We work with anyone experiencing musculoskeletal problems. We treat people with any issues with or injuries to the following areas:

  • Shoulder
  • Elbow
  • Hand and wrist
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Foot, toe and ankle

• What are common treatments?

  Treatment will vary depending on the issue. Treatments can include:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Casting and bracing
  • Ultrasound-guided injection therapy
  • Minimally invasive procedures including TenJet
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  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)
  • Chronic tendinopathies: Ultrasound-guided minimally invasive tenotomy and fasciectomies with TenJet

• Do I Need a Referral?

  Aspirus 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. To make an appointment or to learn more about our doctors, call us at 218.249.6360.

• Who provides orthopedic surgery at Aspirus 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.

• 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.

• Does Aspirus St. Luke’s offer 24/7 orthopedic trauma care?

  Yes. Our team of orthopedic trauma surgeons is here to help you recover from accidents and injuries. 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.

  Orthopedic trauma injuries include:

  • Complex fractures
  • Broken bones
  • Dislocations
  • Amputations
  • Injuries involving one or more muscles or joints

• Who treats orthopedic trauma?

  At St. Luke’s, our dedicated team of orthopedic trauma surgeons is available 24/7 for emergency surgeries. These fellowship-trained physicians will also provide follow-up care, seeing you in clinic and coordinating any additional care you may need, such as specialty treatments, therapy or consultations with other specialists.

  This service is available at Aspirus St. Luke’s Emergency Department and Regional Trauma Center.