Joint Replacement

Keep moving. Live well. Get expert help for joint pain, injuries, and long-term joint conditions at Olmsted Medical Center. We combine advanced care, a coordinated team, and practical rehabilitation to help you reduce pain, regain function, and get back to the activities you love.

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FastCare, Acute Care, Ortho, Virtual, or ER?

OMC offers walk-in healthcare options to fit your busy schedule. Visit one of our locations in Rochester for your urgent or everyday medical needs, from common illnesses to minor injuries. With our Acute Care and FastCare, you have options to feel better without an expensive trip to the emergency department.

Why Choose OMC for Joint Care

  • Proven quality for joint replacement. OMC is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, a marker of lower complication rates and strong outcomes for joint replacement.
  • Team-based care. Surgeons, physical and occupational therapists, nurses, pharmacists, care navigators, and pain specialists work together so you get the right care at the right time.
  • Personalized recovery plans. We focus on faster, safer recovery with minimally invasive techniques, early mobility, and a joint navigator who coordinates appointments and education.
  • Convenient local care. Imaging, therapy, and follow-up care are available close to home — which helps keep your recovery on track.

Common Joint Problems We Treat

We evaluate and treat conditions that affect joint function and quality of life, including:

  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle pain
  • Meniscal and ligament injuries (ACL, MCL)
  • Tendonitis and bursitis
  • Cartilage damage and joint instability
  • Post-surgical pain or problems
  • Sports injuries and overuse conditions

How We Diagnose Joint Problems

We use a clear, step-by-step approach so you understand your options:

  • Medical history and focused exam
  • Imaging: X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, or CT when needed
  • Lab tests when infection or inflammatory disease is a concern
  • Functional assessment with physical therapy to measure strength, range of motion, and mobility

Treatment Options 

We start with the least invasive options and progress to advanced care when needed.

Non-surgical care
  • Personalized home exercise and physical therapy (prehab and rehab)
  • Pain management: safe, evidence-based medications and counseling on use
  • Joint injections (steroid, viscosupplementation/hyaluronate when appropriate)
  • Bracing, orthotics, and activity modification
  • Weight management, nutrition counseling, and tobacco cessation support to improve outcomes
Interventional & surgical care
  • Arthroscopic procedures for meniscus, cartilage, and ligament repair
  • Partial and total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle) using current, less-invasive techniques
  • Revision surgery and complex reconstructions when needed

Pain Management & Rehabilitation

Your plan may include:

  • Multimodal pain control (to limit opioids and speed recovery)
  • Physical therapy focused on strength, balance, and safe return to activity
  • Occupational therapy to adapt daily activities during recovery
  • Rehabilitation services that connect with home health when needed

Preventive Strategies to Protect Your Joints

Small changes make a big difference:

  • Follow a strength and flexibility routine to support joint stability
  • Maintain a healthy weight to reduce joint load
  • Use proper footwear and orthotics when recommended
  • Learn safe movement and lifting techniques (ergonomics)
  • Keep up with chronic disease care (diabetes, arthritis) that affects healing

What to Expect

  • Your care begins with an evaluation and tests as needed.
  • If non-surgical care is appropriate, we’ll start a trial of therapy, injections, or medication.
  • If surgery is recommended, your care navigator will explain steps, class schedules, and pre-op needs.
  • After surgery, you’ll follow a structured recovery plan with therapy and timely follow-ups.

Note: Detailed “After Joint Replacement” recovery instructions are on the [Joint Replacement Recovery] page.

How to Get Care

  • Need a referral? Ask your primary care provider for a referral to Orthopedics when appropriate.
  • Call to schedule: Orthopedic appointments — 507.292.7187
  • Joint Replacement Navigator: 507.529.6735
  • For urgent orthopedic injuries seen in the Emergency Department, you may receive a direct referral to Orthopedics.

Learn More & Next Steps

  • See our surgeon and care team profiles: [Provider Profiles]
  • Want to know more about joint replacement planning? Visit [Joint Replacement Recovery].
  • Have questions or need help finding the right service? Call Orthopedics at 507.292.7187.

We’re here to help you move with less pain and more freedom — close to home, with a team that listens.

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