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Dr. Stephen A. Sems, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
9585 55th Ave NW Oronoco MN, 55960About
Dr. Stephen Sems is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Sems specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sems tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Results of polyaxial locked-plate fixation of periarticular fractures of the knee.
- Results of polyaxial locked-plate fixation of periarticular fractures of the knee. Surgical technique.
- Trends in subtrochanteric, diaphyseal, and distal femur fractures, 1984-2007.
- Acetabular fractures: the role of total hip replacement.
- Reverse Medial Hemisoleus Flaps for Coverage of Distal Third Leg Wounds: A Technical Trick.
- Allgöwer-Donati Versus Vertical Mattress Suture Technique Impact on Perfusion in Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial Using Intra-operative Angiography.
- Allgöwer-Donati Versus Vertical Mattress Suture Technique Impact on Perfusion in Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial Using Intraoperative Angiography.
Treatments
- Broken Ankle
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Fellowships
- Fellow - Orthopaedic Traumatology: Hennepin County Medical Center
- Fellow - Vorstand: O. Univ. Prof. Dr. Rudolf Syzkowitz: AO International
Dr. Stephen A. Sems, MD's Practice location
Practice At 200 1st St SW
200 1st St SW -Rochester, MN 55905Get Direction
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