Orthopedics

General orthopedics focuses on emergency and chronic injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. General orthopedics offers treatment for patients across the life spectrum, from babies to seniors. 

Conditions Treated:

• Fractures the require casting or surgical repair
• Sprains, strains and muscle pains
• Arthritis
• Sports-related injuries
• Joint dislocations
• Pain management

Brookings Hospital offers a new, technologically advanced operating room designed for orthopedic procedures in a safe, sterile environment. Our experienced surgeons and trained orthopedic surgical team undergo comprehensive education to perform procedures and care for patients.

Procedures:

• Joint replacements
• Arthroscopy of joints, including knees, shoulders, wrists and ankles
• Rotator cuff repairs
• ACL and knee ligament reconstruction
• Carpel-tunnel release
• Foot and ankle repairs

Comprehensive support services help care providers to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions. 

Services Include:

• Advanced digital imaging procedures, including MRI, CT scans and X-rays
• Outpatient physical and occupational therapy to aid the rehabilitative process
• Pain management services to reduce pain and improve function
• Additional skilled care available for major orthopedic recovery in Brookings Hospital’s swing bed program or The Neighborhoods at Brookview’s short-term rehab program
• At-home recovery services available through Home Health

Brookings Health is the second facility in South Dakota to have the latest robotic-arm assisted technology, Mako.

Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery aids orthopedic surgeons in total hip, total knee and partial knee procedures. It is a new approach to joint replacements that offers patient-specific implant alignment and positioning. CT imaging allows surgeons to create a patient-specific 3D plan for the joint replacement. The surgeon controls the robotic arm that helps place the patient’s new joint with a high degree of accuracy.

Patient Benefits:

• Shorter hospital stays & recovery times
• Improved patient outcomes

Yes, Brookings Health System offers Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for partial knee, total knee, and total hip replacements. This advanced technology allows orthopedic surgeons to create a personalized 3D virtual model of your joint for highly accurate implant placement, which can lead to less post-operative pain and a quicker recovery.

In many cases, you do not need a direct referral to schedule an appointment, but it ultimately depends on your specific health insurance plan. We recommend contacting your insurance provider first to verify your coverage requirements, or you can call our team directly to help navigate the process.

In partnership with Avera Medical Group Specialty Care, our providers diagnose and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal issues. This includes sports injuries, torn ligaments or tendons (like ACL or rotator cuff tears), bone fractures, chronic joint pain, and nerve-related injuries.

Yes, physical therapy is typically a critical component of your orthopedic surgery recovery plan to restore strength, flexibility, and mobility. Brookings Health System provides comprehensive on-site physical therapy and rehabilitation services to support you throughout your entire recovery process.

You may need a knee replacement if chronic knee pain or stiffness severely limits daily activities, such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting up from a chair. Other key signs include persistent pain even while resting or trying to sleep, severe joint inflammation that doesn't improve with medication, or a noticeable bowing in or out of your knee.