Jerome Perra, M.D.
My goal is always to return the patient to his or her highest level of function, and to individualize post-operative
and rehabilitation expectations.
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Introducing Jerome Perra, M.D.
Jerome Perra, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, hip, and knee care, minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacement, and sports medicine.
Dr. Jerome Perra’s Approach to Care
“My goal is always to return the patient to his or her highest level of function, and to individualize post-operative and rehabilitation expectations.”
Undergraduate Studies
St. John’s University — Collegeville, Minnesota
Medical School
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
Madigan Army Medical Center — Tacoma, Washington
- Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Blue River Trauma Society, Iowa Orthopaedic Society
- Volunteering surgical skills in Honduras at One World Surgery/Holy Family Surgery Center since 2006
- Volunteered in Haiti with other Summit Orthopedic doctors following the January 2010 earthquake
Medical Support, Hastings High School Football
Sailing, downhill skiing, Boy Scout leader
- 2019 Regina Hospital Provider Legacy Award
Knee Replacement: Quality Information
Patient Education
Knee Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Hip Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Shoulder Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Articles and Videos from Jerome Perra, M.D.
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How Long Will My Hip Replacement Last? [Video]
Ask the Expert: Hip Video Series
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Total and Partial Hip Replacement [Video]
Ask the Expert: Hip Video Series
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Introducing Jerome Perra, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series
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May Is Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis Awareness Month is spearheaded by the Arthritis Foundation, and supported by Summit Orthopedics and medical practices across the country, to promote education about arthritis and to raise funds for arthritis research, support, and advocacy.
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Research Evaluates Best Treatment For Knee Pain
Of the many medications designed to relieve the painful symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, which are most effective? When researchers compared 10 common options for effective pain relief, they found a clear winner.
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Recovering From A Dislocated Shoulder
Treating a dislocated shoulder involves more than putting the bone back in the shoulder joint. We explain the factors that determine treatment outcome.