Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery

03/02/2026

Meet the orthopedic experts at Mayo Clinic who are redefining what's possible in bone and joint care! 🌟

Dr. A. Tagliero is a proud alumnus of our Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, having trained alongside many of his current colleagues. He cares for patients of all ages, with a focus on restoring function, relieving pain, and helping individuals return to the activities they love.

02/28/2026

Hand and wrist problems can make everyday tasks — typing, gripping tools, lifting, even opening a door — painful and frustrating.

The good news is that many common hand procedures can be performed safely in a clinic-style setting using local numbing medicine without full general anesthesia in an operating room.

Learn more: https://mayocl.in/46q13S4

02/27/2026

When a hand issue starts affecting your ability to work, getting care quickly matters. Some hand procedures at Mayo Clinic can now be performed right in clinic — without general anesthesia or a traditional operating room.

Learn more about your options from orthopedic hand surgeon, Dr. Peter Rhee.

Can hand surgery be done without general anesthesia? Learn when wide awake surgery may be considered. More from Mayo Clinic.

02/25/2026

For the 8th straight year, Newsweek has named Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in its World’s Best Hospitals rankings! 🌟

Read more about the rankings here: https://mayocl.in/4u0L9Yy

02/23/2026

Noticing a toe that bends in an unusual way? It could be hammertoe or mallet toe — common foot conditions that cause an abnormal bend in one or more toes.

These conditions most often affect the second, third or fourth toes. Causes can include wearing shoes that don’t fit properly, injury, certain health conditions like diabetes, and sometimes the cause isn’t known.

At Mayo Clinic, our foot and ankle specialists offer comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to help you get back on your feet comfortably: https://mayocl.in/4c9n8If

02/17/2026

Two years ago, a serious hip condition and a misdiagnosis nearly ended one high school basketball player’s future on the court.

With the help of Dr. Emmanouil Grigoriou and Mayo Clinic's advanced care and innovation, the 16-year-old North Carolina athlete is back in the game — and stronger than ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIzUoVH8Nnc

Over two years ago, a devastating hip condition and a misdiagnosis threatened to sideline a young high school basketball player for good. But thanks to advan...

02/16/2026

Meet the orthopedic experts at Mayo Clinic who are redefining what’s possible in bone and joint care! 🌟

Dr. Peter Rose and the orthopedic oncology team offer highly specialized care for people of all ages with benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) bone and soft tissue tumors.

02/10/2026

Pickleball is fun… until it isn’t. 🏓

If you’re one of the millions playing, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sanj Kakar shares the "three P’s" to watch for so you can help prevent common pickleball injuries:

The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.Dr...

02/04/2026

Nerve injuries can cause long-term loss of movement and sensation, and many never fully recover. At Mayo Clinic's Neural Regenerative Lab, our team is working to change that! Take a closer look at just how tiny and complex our nerve fibers are (image 1). 🔬

Led by Dr. Alexander Shin, Dr. Nicholas Pulos, and Dr. Lauren Tagliero, we’re studying new ways to help nerves heal more effectively after injury.

Our research looks at different alternatives that can support nerve regrowth and reduce inflammation, including different types of stem cells and improved blood flow strategies. The goal is simple: develop better, science-backed treatments that help patients regain function and quality of life!

02/02/2026

This month, Mayo Clinic will illuminate its buildings red, yellow, and green to honor Black History Month. We recognize the groundbreaking medical advancements, cultural contributions, and lasting impact of African American leaders, innovators and trailblazers throughout history.

01/28/2026

Did you know Mayo Clinic has a Sports Medicine Clinic in Minneapolis?

This clinic brings together top-ranked orthopedic and sports medicine experts to help people of all ages stay active—safely.

01/26/2026

We were fortunate to capture Dr. Micah Nieboer suiting up for his first official surgery as a consultant at Mayo Clinic in Rochester!

Fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow orthopedic surgery, Dr. Nieboer is no stranger to Rochester. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency here and was mentored by many of the exceptional consultants on our staff. He’s passionate about delivering comprehensive, tailored care for patients across all age groups.

Moments like this reflect what we strive for in training: developing outstanding physicians who go on to do outstanding work! 🌟