Orthopedics
Living with joint pain or an injury can change how you move through your day. See how orthopedic care at Sutter can help you get back to the things that matter most.
At Sutter, orthopedic care means a full team working to understand how your body moves — and what's standing in the way. Surgeons, orthopedists, sports medicine doctors, physical therapists and specialized support staff all work together on your care. You'll have access to advanced imaging, robotic-assisted surgery and techniques trusted by U.S. Olympic athletes and professional sports teams like the San Francisco 49ers and Sacramento Kings.
Whether you're dealing with a first-time sprain or a complex joint replacement, our specialists across Northern California and the Central Coast have the experience to meet you where you are. With orthopedic programs recognized among the Top 100 in the U.S. by Becker's Hospital Review, and consistently honored by Healthgrades and U.S. News & World Report, you can expect high-quality care that's coordinated, responsive and built around your needs.
We’re here to help you navigate what comes next.
95%
rehab satisfaction
from people surveyed about their rehabilitation experience and progress during recovery.
350+
orthopedic specialists
cover the full range of bone, joint and muscle conditions — connect with one near you.
61,500+
orthopedic procedures
including surgical and non-surgical care performed in hospitals and surgery centers each year.
What to expect from orthopedic care at Sutter
How we care for you
Joint pain and injuries don't always follow a straight line, and your care shouldn't either. From your first visit, an experienced team builds a plan around your diagnosis, your goals and how you want to live, adjusting your treatment as you heal.
- Personalized treatment plans built around your specific injury, joint or condition
- Access to surgeons performing more than 31,000 outpatient procedures a year
- Both surgical and non-surgical options, from physical therapy to joint replacement
- Nationally recognized care, ranked in the top 10% of hospitals for joint replacement outcomes
Our specialists care for a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions, including those highlighted here.
Care that helps you move forward
With 350+ orthopedic doctors across Northern and Central California, we offer care for joint pain, injuries and movement problems near you.
Our specialists draw from a wide and growing range of surgical and non-surgical therapies to shape care around your needs.
Joint replacement
Replaces a damaged joint with an artificial implant to reduce pain and restore movement, most often used for advanced arthritis in the hip, knee or shoulder.
Arthroscopic surgery
Uses minimally invasive techniques and small incisions to diagnose and repair ligament injuries, cartilage damage and other joint problems.
Physical therapy & rehabilitation
Builds strength, flexibility and mobility after injury or surgery through guided exercises and movement training, often before and after procedures.
Sports medicine treatments
Addresses injuries to muscles, ligaments and tendons with treatments like bracing, injections and ligament reconstruction.
Spine care and surgery
Addresses nerve compression, disc damage and spinal instability through targeted procedures including discectomy, laminectomy and spinal fusion.
How to get started
Joint pain or a nagging injury shouldn't keep you on the sidelines. Here's how to get moving again with orthopedic care at Sutter.
- Find your specialist. Request a referral or search by location and condition with our Find a Doctor tool.
- Schedule a visit. Schedule in person or online, and come ready with questions about your treatment options.
- Get care sooner. If it's a new injury, head to a nearby Sutter Urgent Care or connect with a provider through a Video Visit — no referral needed.
- Stay connected. Enroll in My Health Online to message your care team and manage appointments as your care continues.
As the official healthcare partner of the San Francisco 49ers, Sacramento Kings, Bay FC and Cal Athletics, we use the power of sports to bring better health and access to care to the communities we call home. That commitment shows up in every clinic, every appointment, every team.
Care that helps you move forward
With 350+ orthopedic doctors across Northern California and the Central Coast, we offer care for joint pain, injuries and movement problems in a community near you.