Specialty Services: Hip & Knee Care

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Your Twin Cities Hip & Knee Care Specialists


Hip Care

The hips and pelvis are important to the most basic activities of daily living that include walking, sitting, standing and stair climbing. A problem in a hip or with the pelvis can change how you move, or can impact other joints and muscles in the body.

Our doctors offer Twin Cities residents both non-surgical and surgical treatment options for conditions and injuries related to the hip joint and pelvis.

Common hip problems we treat:

  • Burning thigh pain (meralgia paresthetica)
  • Bursitis
  • Hamstring strains
  • Hip and pelvis fractures
  • Hip strains
  • Hip dislocation
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJ)
  • Snapping hip

Hip surgery procedures:


Knee Care

According to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than eight million people visit an orthopedic doctor for knee problems. As the largest orthopedic group in Minnesota our physicians pride themselves in offering Minnesota residents the finest treatment for knee injuries and knee pain. Such treatments could include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy or knee surgery.

As the largest joint in the body, the knee plays a critical role in most activities of daily living. From walking and running to climbing stairs and getting out of the car, a healthy knee makes a difference in quality of life and your ability to enjoy it. Our doctors provide complete care for acute and overuse injuries and conditions.

Common knee problems we treat:

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears
  • Arthritis as a result of age, overuse or trauma
  • Collateral ligament injuries
  • Meniscal tears
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) tears
  • Torn ligaments, tendons and cartilage
  • Traumatic injuries, including sports injuries

Knee surgery Procedures

  • ACL, PCL repair
  • Total joint replacement
  • Repair of meniscal and collateral ligament injuries

Minnesota Same Day Knee Surgery Centers

As part of our commitment to high quality and service, Twin Cities Orthopedics physicians offer hip and knee surgery at our state-of-the-art surgery centers. Our doctors have access to several on-site surgical centers, located in:

  • Burnsville
  • Fridley
  • Edina (Centennial Lakes)
  • Plymouth
  • Maple Grove (on Hospital Dr.)

Our doctors also have access to several other same-day surgery centers close to our offices throughout the Twin Cities metro area. We offer outpatient surgery services that are personal, safe, and cost effective. In addition to your physician, a highly trained staff of experienced nurses, physician assistants and anesthesiologists are committed to providing you with the high quality of surgical care you expect. 

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Grace Kovalik

Grace Kovalik, pictured with her physician, James M. Schaffhausen, M.D., had two total hip replacements done at TCO....

Patient:
Grace Kovalik
Clinic:
Burnsville

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