Corey Welchlin, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine

Dr. Corey T. Welchlin is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports
medicine physician practicing at the Center for Specialty Care's surgery
center and clinics.  He is a leader in the southern Minnesota and
northern Iowa health care community and is respected nationally among
orthopedic surgeons.  He performs the latest surgical orthopedic
procedures practiced in teaching hospitals throughout the nation.  Dr.
Welchlin is also available at many of the local hospitals for trauma
coverage and surgery.

Procedures such as microfracture, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
reconstruction, meniscus transplants, and Autologous Cultured
Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) are performed by Dr. Welchlin at the
Center for Specialty Care.  The arthroscopic method for these surgeries
is less invasive and provides the patient with a shorter rehabilitation
time.  Surgeons performing these surgeries consistently have proven to
be the most effective.

Some procedues offered by the CSC team include:

* Joint Preservation and Repair -  arthritic pain and joint
stability is addressed in a couple of different approaches.
Unispacers, Injection therapy and other methods are used to help
restore ligament tension and normal knee alignment while
preserving the patient's natural bone.
* Autologous Cultured Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) - procedure for
knee cartilage defects.  Small portions of the patient's cartilage
is removed surgically and sent to a lab to grow cartilage cells.
Several weeks later, the cells are implanted into the defect area
of the patient's knee to repair the defect.
* Minimal incision hip, knee and hemi knee replacements.
* Athroscopic shoulder stabilization.
* Arthoscopic rotator cuff repairs.
* Endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
* Arthoscopic ACL reconstruction.
* Wrist and elbow arthroscopy.
* Lumbar spine surgery.
* Cervical spine surgery.

Dr. Welchlin created and oversees all aspects of the Center for
Specialty Care's medical practices and business operations.  Growing up
in Fairmont, Dr. Welchlin is passionate about providing the best
orthopedic care to the patients of his hometown.

Besides spending quality time with his family, Dr. Welchlin enjoys
piloting, golf and basketball, and is an avid Timberwolves, Twins and
Vikings fan.

Special Interests

* Arthoscopy - shoulder, knee, wrist, elbow and ankle
* Sports injuries
* Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham)
* Hemiarthoplasty Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental)(Oxford)
* Autologous Cultured Chondrocytes Implantation (ACI)
* Small Incision Surgery
* Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
* Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgeries
* X-Stop procedures
* Arthoplasty - Joint replacement of knee-gender specific, hip,
shoulder, reverse shoulder, anke, wrist and hand
* Foot and Ankle Surgeries and Reconstruction

Education and Training

Clinical Appointment, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Residency, Flint Osteopathic Hospital
Medical School, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Gustavus Adolphus College

Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS)
Minnesota Orthopedic Society (MOS)
Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society (MOMS)

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