Orthopedics
Our Approach
If joint pain is keeping you from the activities you enjoy, the orthopedic team at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital can help. Our orthopedic surgeons combine advanced procedures with compassionate, high-quality care from diagnosis through recovery.
Whether you have a sudden injury or chronic arthritis, we offer surgical and nonsurgical care for conditions affecting your bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. From sprains and overuse injuries to damaged joints, we’ll work with you to find the right treatment and support your best possible recovery.
Our advanced surgical techniques let us replace painful and damaged joints. You can expect to restart many activities after surgery. Joint replacement procedures we provide include:
- Carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery
- Elbow surgery
- Joint repair surgery
- Joint revision procedures
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery
- Minimally invasive joint replacement options
- Outpatient physical therapy
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse total shoulder replacement
- Rotator cuff repair
- Sports injury treatment
- Total ankle replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Total shoulder replacement
- Trauma care for orthopedic fractures
You may benefit from a combination of conservative therapies. This approach can preserve joint function and relieve pain. We offer:
- Guidance on diet changes and nutritional supplements
- Hot and cold therapy
- Oral and topical medications
- Pain-relieving injections
- Physical therapy
- Therapeutic exercise programs
Acute and complex fractures
- Ankle injuries
- Arthritis
- Bone fractures
- Degenerative joint disease
- Dislocations
- Joint dislocations
- Knee and hip pain
- Labral tears and ligament injuries
- Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
- Overuse injuries
- Rotator cuff injuries and tears
- Shoulder separation and instability
- Sports injuries
- Tendon disorders
Are you undergoing joint replacement surgery? Join us for a free educational video series designed to help you prepare and relieve any anxiety you may have. This video series is designed to prepare patients for their upcoming total hip or knee replacement surgeries.
Considering Joint Replacement?
With today’s advancements in surgical techniques and technology, joint replacement is safer and more effective than ever. Many of our patients return to activities they thought they couldn’t enjoy again, it’s our goal to help you do the same.
We’re invested in your health. Our board-certified surgeons use minimally invasive techniques that help reduce your pain, improve mobility and assist with a faster recovery. From pre-surgery education to post-surgical rehabilitation, we ensure that you feel informed and cared for during every stage of your recovery.
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Recognition
U.S. News & World Report - High Performing Hospital in Hip Replacement (2025-26)
Blue Shield of California Blue Distinction Center Plus - Knee and Hip Replacement
U.S. News & World Report - High Performing Hospital in Hip Fracture (2025-26)
Frequently Asked Questions
You should speak with an orthopedic provider if you:
- Are unable to put weight on your joint
- Have decreased mobility
- Have difficulty sitting down, standing up or going up stairs
- Have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
- Feel joint pain during certain types of weather
- Feel stiff after sleeping or sitting
- Notice discomfort after active sports and hobbies
- Suffer from constant or ongoing joint pain
- Sustained a past bone injury
The right treatment for you will depend on your unique condition and your overall health and lifestyle.
Sports injuries include concussions, bruises, muscle and ligament tears or strains, nose bleeds, broken bones, dislocated bones and more. These injuries can occur when:
- A person overuses or strains a part of their body
- A person is out of shape
- A person doesn’t wear protective gear
- The body comes into contact with a force it can’t withstand
Doctors will typically recommend non-surgical treatments first, such as bracing, injections, medications or physical therapy.
If those haven’t brought you relief, you may be a good candidate for surgery if you’re still experiencing:
- Limited mobility, from arthritis or joint deterioration
- Pain during rest or sleep
- Persistent pain that’s interfering with your daily life
With today’s advancements in surgical techniques and technology, joint replacement is safer and more effective than ever. If joint pain is affecting your quality of life, contact our team about surgical options and next steps.
Your care team will help you prepare for surgery by:
- Reviewing your health and medications
- Offering pre‑surgery education and appointments
- Recommending exercises to build strength
- Helping you prepare your home for recovery
Planning ahead can make recovery smoother and less stressful. Talk to your doctor about your goals and the potential recovery timeline.
You may need physical therapy after your procedure. Physical therapy can help you:
- Improve balance and confidence in movement
- Reduce stiffness
- Regain strength and flexibility
- Support the best long-term results
Your doctor can help determine your next steps after surgery. If they recommend physical therapy, there are a variety of options, including clinic visits, home visits, and virtual visits. Your provider may also suggest exercises for you to do at home.
Our joint replacement team works to make your recovery as smooth as possible so you can return to your regular activities quickly. Some patients go home on the same day of surgery, while others are ready to return home within 1-2 days.
To support a faster recovery, we focus on effective pain management before and after surgery, use advanced techniques to help you get moving within hours of your procedure and begin physical therapy the same day as surgery. Early movement helps improve balance, circulation and strength, which can support healing and recovery.
