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

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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.

Patient Information

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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

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.

Relentless Pain Relieved After Hip Replacement Surgery

Not long ago, simple activities, such as walking and playing with her grandson, were virtually impossible for Jaime Herman.

Restored Shoulders Keep Eleanore Active

At age 77, Eleanore Scott has had 26 surgeries. But the two that made the biggest impact on her life were her bilateral shoulder joint replacements.

A Strong Woman Gets a Strong Shoulder

Nancy Carter is back cooking meals for the hungry after a reverse shoulder replacement at Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch.

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.

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.

Shoulder Surgery Reunites Sarah with Furry Friends

Sarah's volunteer efforts were interrupted when shoulder pain kept her from walking dogs at the animal shelter.

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.

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Musculoskeletal Diseases 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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