Orthopedic Services

Chronically painful joints and muscle injuries can stop you from participating in the activities you love. In the Sutter Health network, orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine experts work with you to heal damage, reduce pain and prevent future problems so you can get back in the game.

Featured Services

Advanced Orthopedic Care

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Sutter’s network of 400 orthopedic and sports medicine experts perform more than 10,000 orthopedic procedures a year, placing us among the most experienced providers in Northern California.

We cover the full range of orthopedic procedures including:

ACL reconstruction
Carpal tunnel procedures
Ankle surgery
Hip replacement and hip resurfacing
Knee replacement
Shoulder arthroscopy

We’re also home to nationally-acclaimed sports medicine doctors, who work with athletes of all levels to treat injuries and boost performance. Experts in the Sutter Health network have served as team doctors and consultants for professional teams including the Oakland Raiders, San Jose Earthquakes, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco Ballet and the USA Olympic Track and Field team.

Special Programs

Rehab and Injury Prevention Programs

Preventing or recovering from injuries can be a multi-step process, from conditioning to rehabilitation. Our rehab and sports medicine programs offer services like nutrition counseling, fitness assessments, sport-specific training, concussion clinics, physical therapy and more.

Education and Support

Classes and Events

Find nearby options for arthritis, osteoporosis, injury prevention and more.

Bone, Joint and Muscle Health

See the latest on preventing injury, managing pain and staying strong.

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Patient Stories

Two New Hips Keep Mike Nick Active

After two hip replacements, Mike Nick is more active than ever.

Master Gardener Returns to One of Her Great Joys

Years kneeling over the flower beds had finally taken its toll. With three disintegrating lumbar discs, Gillian reached out for help.

Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery Gets Patient Back Outdoors

Terri Holybee and orthopedic specialist Robert Mayle, M.D., discuss how this procedure allowed Terri to keep doing the things she loves.

PE Teacher Walks Again After Severely Injuring Both Knees

Idaho native Kristi Lund was enjoying a summer trip to California when a last-minute outing put her in a wheelchair.

Traveling Cane-Free and Pain-Free

When Mary Helen's knee pain tagged along on her trip to Italy, she decided to do something about her unwanted travel companion.

Surgery for Spondylolysis Relieves Athlete's Back Pain

Jaime Sconberg is no stranger to the world of competitive athletics, or to the hospital operating room. Back surgery has helped her keep moving.

Patient Enjoys Woodworking Again after Surgery

Carmen says shoulder-replacement surgery isn't anything to be scared of.

Shoulder Surgery Repairs Coach's Shredded Rotator Cuffs

After 25 years of playing and coaching rugby, Justin Prichard found that his shoulders had taken a severe beating. His rotator cuffs were shredded.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Research

Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and other structures that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Specific disorders include such things as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and tendinitis. It can also include cuts and fractures due to accidents. Research in this area seeks to improve the treatment of disorders and the prevention of accidents, especially in the work environment.

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