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Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
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Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Fargo, ND
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fargo, ND.
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Dr. Nelsen graduated from NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY / MERITCARE HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM. Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fargo, ND and has 23 years experience. Dr. Nelsen has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Hip Sprain, Osteoarthritis, Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Hip Tendinitis, Bursitis of Hip and Miner's Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelsen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelsen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip Sprain
Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip Sprain
Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip Sprain
Meniscectomy
Osteoarthritis
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis of Hip
Miner's Knee
Internal Derangement of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Spondylitis
Knee Osteophyte
Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Steroid Injection
Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Osteopenia
Chondromalacia
Arthrocentesis
Patellar Disorders
Difficulty With Walking
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Patellar Chondromalacia
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Chondrocalcinosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hip Osteophyte
Baker’s Cyst
Sciatica
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder Osteophyte
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Herniated Disc
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Dislocation
Somatic Nerve Block
Sjögren's Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Snapping Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Gout
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Genu Varum
Sacrum Disorders
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Bursitis
Coccygeal Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Knee Dislocation
Patellar Dislocation
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
  • PreferredOne PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • MN Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Sanford Medical Center Fargo
    1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 417-6000
  2. 2 Perham Health
    1000 Coney St W, Perham, MN 56573
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 347-1200
  3. 3 Orthopaedic Associates of Fargo
    2301 25th St S Ste A, Fargo, ND 58103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 237-9712

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Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelsen's profile.

Dr. Nelsen frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Hip Sprain, Osteoarthritis, Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Hip Tendinitis, Bursitis of Hip and Miner's Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is affiliated with Perham Health and Sanford Broadway Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY / MERITCARE HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Perham Health

    1000 Coney St W, Perham, MN

  • Sanford Broadway Medical Center

    801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND

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