Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has performed its 200,000th total joint replacement, marking a major milestone in the system’s decadeslong history of orthopedic surgical innovation.
The surgery was performed by Matthew Abdel, MD, chair of surgical and procedural practice and the Andrew Sugg professor of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Abdel credited the achievement to decades of teamwork, data-driven care models and a commitment to continuous innovation across Mayo’s orthopedic teams in Minnesota, Arizona, Florida and the Mayo Clinic Health System, according to a March 23 Linkedin post.
Mayo’s history in joint replacement dates back to 1969, when Mark Coventry, MD, performed the first FDA-approved total hip replacement in the U.S. in Rochester. Today, Mayo continues to refine outcomes through the Mayo Clinic Total Joint Registry, which helps track results and guide improvements in surgical care delivery.
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