Talk with an orthopedic specialist

• Richard Birdwell, DO, orthopedic surgeon  
• Robert Doohen, MD, orthopedic surgeon
• Kymberly Vogt, DPM, podiatrist  
• Allina Health Cambridge Clinic 

Phone: 763-689-8700763-689-8700

Life is about movement. If you have aches, pains or an injury that is changing how you live your life, the orthopedic specialists at Cambridge Medical Center can help.

Your complete orthopedic experience can be found on the Cambridge Medical Center campus, including consultation, diagnosis, treatment (surgical or non-surgical) rehabilitation and recovery. No matter your starting point, we’re here to help you set goals and support you at each step. We serve patients who need:

• General orthopedic care
• Fracture care
• Joint replacement (hip and knee)
• Arthroscopic and conservative treatments
• Knee, hand, shoulder surgery
• Podiatry, ankle and foot surgery
• Sports medicine (nonsurgical treatments).

Your care team includes orthopedic surgeons, nonsurgical/sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, nurses, podiatrists, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and more. By choosing Cambridge Medical Center, you will also have access to many specialists and experts throughout the Allina Health system. Your doctor will help you determine your care options and refer you to a specialist, if needed.

If you’re having a surgical joint procedure, our orthopedic nurse educator will spend time with you both before and after your surgery, explaining every step. We’ll support your unique needs for care, which may include:

• What to expect from your treatment and recovery
• A detailed surgery day schedule and treatment plan
• Managing your pain before and after treatment
• When you may begin physical activity and what types of activities are best as you recover
• How to manage other health conditions as you prepare and recover
• Care assistance needs at home
• When you should call your surgeon.

If you’d like more information about some of our most common orthopedic surgeries, review our online resources here:

• After knee replacement surgery- FAQs
• After hip replacement surgery - FAQs

Joint Replacement Program

Whether it’s caused by aging, injury or disease, chronic joint discomfort can slow you down. The Joint Replacement Program at Cambridge Medical Center offers a welcoming environment with a compassionate and experienced team. And because all services are on one campus, you’ll experience seamless, continuous care. We work together to support you, from pre-surgery consultation through your hospital experience through successful rehabilitation and recovery. We offer:

• Pre-operative and post-operative education: How to better prepare yourself for surgery and recovery, for the best possible outcome.
• Advanced surgical procedures: Surgeons use the latest techniques and strive to make joint replacement surgery as minimally invasive as possible.
• Robotic joint replacement solution: Stryker Mako SmartRobotics™ Assisted-Arm is a robotic device specifically designed for joint replacement procedures. Mako uses 3D CT-based software so a surgeon can know more about patient’s anatomy and create a personalized joint replacement surgical plan. This 3D model is used to preplan and complement the expertise of our orthopedic surgeons by adding precision when performing the joint replacement procedure. This allows for a less-invasive surgery, resulting in less pain and a quicker recovery for patients.  
• Personal coach: You are encouraged to identify a loved one to serve as your “coach” to help you make milestones in your recovery.
• Individualized care: A physical therapist from Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute will work with you, one-on-one, to help you get back on your feet faster.
• Continuous improvements: We listen to you and make changes based on the feedback you provide.
• Orthopedic rehabilitation Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute® - Cambridge, offers advanced rehabilitation that is designed to prevent and treat orthopedic injuries and conditions. Specially trained therapists and certified athletic trainers work closely with your doctor to provide appropriate and effective treatment.