Specialized Hip, Knee, & Shoulder Replacement Care
If hip, knee, or shoulder pain is limiting your life, the award-winning OrthoEdge joint replacement team is here to help you understand your options and determine what’s next.
Specialized Hip, Knee, & Shoulder Replacement Care
If hip, knee, or shoulder pain is limiting your life, the award-winning OrthoEdge joint replacement team is here to help you understand your options and determine what’s next.
Designed Around You
#1 in Joint Replacement in the State of Minnesota, awarded by Healthgrades™
14,000+ Orthopedic Procedures since 2014
A Partnership for Exceptional Care:
Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic +
River’s Edge Hospital
Joint us for a FREE Community Education Event
Emerging Technologies and Accelerated Recovery
in joint replacement
Wednesday, October 28
5:00-6:00 PM
River’s Edge Hospital
St. Peter, MN, Helen White Room
Enter through the emergency room doors
By Jesse Botker, MD, FAAOS, CAQ
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist
About the Event:
Joint replacement continues to evolve, with new technologies helping provide better outcomes and faster recoveries.
Join Dr. Jesse Botker from Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic for an evening focused on the latest advancements in joint replacement and what they can mean for your recovery.
No RSVP required.
Why Choose OrthoEdge?
Award-Winning Care
Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic (OFC) is proud to provide nationally recognized care at River’s Edge Hospital, recipient of the #1 in Joint Replacement Program in Minnesota in 2025 and 2026.
Specialized Expertise
Our orthopedic specialists combine advanced technology and expertise with personalized care, including individualized preparation, education and support through the Joint Connect program.
One Connected Team
Our orthopedic care team, rehabilitation specialists, and scheduling staff work together to make your care seamless. Explore OFC’s Orthopedic Surgeons.
Advanced Technology
Our surgeons use advanced technology, including robotic-assisted systems, to support precision and personalized planning for hip, knee, and shoulder replacement.
Is Joint Replacement Right For Me?
You may want to schedule an appointment if hip, knee, or shoulder pain is:
Limiting your daily activities
Keeping you from the things you enjoy
Continuing despite other treatment
Affecting your mobility or quality of life
You don’t have to know whether you need a joint replacement before scheduling an appointment. Our specialists can evaluate your condition and help you understand your options.
your joint replacement journey
Schedule a Consultation
Meet with an OFC Physician to discuss your pain, mobility, and treatment options.
Create a Plan
If joint replacement is the right fit for you, our team will guide you through the next steps to prepare for surgery.
Prepare for Surgery
Take advantage of the education and guidance available through Joint Connect or visit the OrthoEdge Youtube Channel.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Continue with a personalized rehabilitation plan designed to help you return to what you love.
“I can enjoy time with my family in a way I couldn’t before.”
For years, Amy’s pain kept her from being as active as she wanted to be with her four kids. When nothing seemed to provide lasting relief, she decided it was time for surgery. Now, she’s hiking the North Shore, taking trips with her kids, and enjoying an active life without thinking about her hip.
cutting-edge technology
Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
A personalized 3D model helps your surgeon create a plan based on your unique anatomy. During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic arm to help carry out that plan with greater precision.
Arthrex V.I.P. Platform
A pre-surgery CT scan creates detailed images of your shoulder. The VIP™ system turns those images into a 3D model, allowing your surgeon to virtually plan your procedure and determine the appropriate implant size and positioning for your anatomy.
Advita’s GPS Shoulder using Active Intelligence®
Using preoperative CT imaging, ADVITA GPS creates a personalized surgical plan and provides real-time guidance during surgery to help ensure precise instrument and implant placement.
Zimmer Biomet PSI™ System
Using advanced imaging, your surgeon creates a 3D model of your knee to plan your procedure based on your unique anatomy. Custom surgical guides then help guide implant placement with greater precision, supporting accurate alignment and a personalized fit.
Recognized for Excellence in Joint Replacement
Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic is proud to provide a nationally recognized orthopedic program at River’s Edge Hospital, recipient of:
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Frequently Asked Questions
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You don't have to figure that out on your own. If hip, knee, or shoulder pain is affecting your daily activities, mobility or quality of life, an appointment with one of our specialists can help you understand your condition and treatment options.
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You may not need a referral to schedule an appointment. Our team can help answer questions about your insurance requirements and what you need before your visit.
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Your specialist will talk with you about your symptoms, medical history and how pain is affecting your daily life. They may also review imaging and discuss the treatment options available to you.
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Joint replacement surgeries through OrthoEdge take place at River’s Edge Hospital in St. Peter. Your appointments before and after surgery take place at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, with your care coordinated between the two teams.
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No. You do not need to know if joint replacement is right for you before scheduling an appointment. Your specialist will evaluate your condition and help you understand your options.
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OrthoEdge specializes in hip, knee, and shoulder replacement care. Our team works with you through the entire process, from your initial consultation and preparation for surgery to recovery and rehabilitation.
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You can request an appointment online or call OFC at 507-386-6600. Our team can help you take the next step and get you connected with the right specialist.
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Recovery looks different for everyone and depends on several factors, including the type of surgery and your individual needs. Your care team will help you understand what to expect and guide you through each stage of your recovery.
River’s Edge Hospital in St. Peter, together with their partner, Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, in Mankato provide nationally recognized orthopedic and spine care through the OrthoEdge program. The collaboration led River’s Edge Hospital became a Center of Excellence for total hip and knee replacement through DNV-GL Healthcare in 2017 and advanced that designation to an Orthopedic Center of Excellence in 2019 to include shoulder surgery and spine surgery with total hip and knee replacement.
Additionally, River’s Edge Hospital is one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 3 years in a row (2024-2026) and Healthgrades #1 in Minnesota for Joint Replacement™ for 2 years in a row (2025-2026).
The OrthoEdge program was created in 2014. Since then, more than 13,000 hip, knee, shoulder and spine procedures have been performed by OFC’s team of orthopedic specialists.
About the OrthoEdge Program
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About River’s Edge Hospital:
River’s Edge Hospital provides a wide range of services including 24/7 emergency care, urgent care, hospital services, swing bed care, laboratory, therapy radiology, surgical and many other services. The mission of River’s Edge Hospital is to provide safe, quality and individualized care to the communities it serves.
About the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic:
The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic has been a leader in orthopedic services in Southern Minnesota since 1957. OFC takes pride in offering expert, personalized treatment across every orthopedic specialty and are committed to restoring mobility, relieving pain and improving quality of life through leading-edge treatments and compassionate care.
About DNV-GL Healthcare:
DNV-GL helps its customers achieve excellence by improving quality and patient safety through hospital accreditation, disease-specific certifications and quality-management training.
About Healthgrades:
Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering meaningful connections between patients, doctors, and hospitals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content.