Dr. Kruse is one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area’s leading orthopedic surgeons, specializing in hip replacement, knee replacement, minimally invasive surgeries, and sports injury treatments, including rotator cuff repair and other overuse injuries. Dr. Kruse values innovative orthopedic practices that aim to make surgery less painful, reduce the patient’s post-operative downtime, and get patients back to the activities they love.   As one of the region’s leading orthopedists, Dr. Kruse serves as the Director of Orthopedics and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. Additionally, Dr. Kruse serves as Director of Orthopedics and Director of the Joint Replacement Center at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Twin Cities Orthopedics, helping advance the practice’s mission of treating patients’ musculoskeletal disorders in a safe and effective manner