Orthopedic Surgery

Overview

This video talks about the wide span of shoulder and upper extremity conditions for which Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine experts provide care. The experts discuss their relationship with the Minnesota Twins and how Mayo Clinic is harnessing the same techniques used for elite athletes and applying them to the care of recreational athletes. They also discuss minimally invasive techniques they use and how these benefit patients in recovery time and scarring at the surgical site. They educate patients on how to avoid reinjury as well. Sport Medicine experts featured include Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Elena (Ellie) J. Jelsing, M.D., David B. Soma, M.D., and Kelechi R. Okoroha, M.D.