Welcome

Thank you for visiting our website. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota has long been a national leader in teaching, basic science and clinical research, and patient care. Whatever your interests, we hope you find what you need in one of our main website sections: Patient Care (Clinical) or Academic.  If you have questions, please click on Contact Us (upper left corner).

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is to advance the field of musculoskeletal medicine, science, and surgery for the benefit of the citizens of Minnesota, the United States and the world, through the education and career development of medical students, residents, and physician colleagues, as well as by the education of the public; a process which will utilize cutting edge basic science and clinical research, as well as exemplary patient care.