Orthopedics: The medical and surgical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Translation: If you experience pain or physical limitations in your neck, back, shoulders, elbows, hands, wrists, knees, hips, ankles or feet – Northern Orthopedics can help.
Our mission is to provide quality health care to each patient that we have the opportunity to treat. We care about our patients and each other and will strive to help one another attain and maintain their full potential.
Runner's Knee
Runners, jumpers and other athletes such as skiers, cyclists and soccer players put heavy stress on their knees. "Runner's Knee" is a term some people use to refer to a number of..." More>>
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As the first orthopedic surgeon in the Brainerd Lakes area Dr. Schmitz founded Northern Orthopedics, Ltd. in 1975.A graduate of... 
Dr. Robert Brown joined Northern Orthopedics, Ltd. in 1986. A graduate of the University of... 
Dr. Paul Rud joined the practice of Northern Orthopedics, LTD. in 1993. Dr. Rud is a graduate of the University of... 
Dr. Christopher Metz joined the practice of Northern Orthopedics, LTD. in the summer of 1998. Dr. Metz is a graduate of the University of... 
Dr. Paul Thompson joined the practice of Northern Orthopedics, LTD. in 2001. Dr. Thompson is a graduate of the University of... 
Dr. Benjamin Robertson joined the practice of Northern Orthopedics, LTD. in February of 2007. Dr. Robertson received his medical degree from... 
Dr. Amy Lelwica joined the practice of Northern Orthopedics, LTD. in 2008. Dr. Lelwica is a graduate of the University of Minnesota... Upcoming Seminars
Tuesday, November 11
Registration: 5:00 p.m.
Seminar starts at 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Christopher Metz
Brainerd Lakes Surgery Center – Baxter
Hand & Elbow Conditions
