Osteoarthritis of Hand near Maplewood, MN

Care Philosophy: Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a fellowship trained Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon. I specialize in: Hip replacement surgery Knee replacement surgery Shoulder replacement surgery Revision surgery I have a special interest in managing arthritis, joint replacements, and problems after joint replacement surgery such as: Worn out components Loose components (Osteolysis, Metallosis) Dislocations Infections Continued pain after total joint replacement If you are considering joint replacement surgery, you most likely have a lot of questions. I know there is an abundance of information on the internet and it can be quite confusing and intimidating. Please feel free to call my office and schedule an appointment so we can answer your questions and discuss what options would be best for you.

Care Philosophy: My father is an internal medicine physician. I grew up seeing how much joy he got from caring for patients. He was definitely my role model and I aspire to emulate his compassion for his patients and passion for the field and science of medicine. A kind person who cares about their problem, will listen to their concerns, educate them about their ailment and provide options for treatment.

Care Philosophy: Kurt Duncan, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in management of various conditions that affect the neck and low back. Diagnostic tools such as X-rays and advanced imaging (MRI, CT scan), EMG, and diagnostic/therapeutic injections are sometimes used to help make a diagnosis. In many cases some of these studies have already been done before your first appointment. Once a diagnosis is made, Dr. Duncan believes that educating his patients about their condition and what outcomes they should expect is paramount. Except in urgent situations, non-surgical treatments usually precedes surgical treatment. If surgery is indicated, Dr. Duncan discusses available surgical options with his patients so that they can make an informed decision about their course of treatment. He believes that this type of patient-doctor relationship allows each unique patient to come to a decision that best matches their goals of treatment and best fits their overall health status.