Scott G. Perkinson MD, FAAOS

Dr. Scott Perkinson, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine utilizing minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques; robotic joint replacement, including knee, hip, shoulder, and reverse shoulder replacement; hand surgery; and fracture care. He treats adult and pediatric patients of all ages and activity levels. As an athlete himself, Dr. Perkinson understands the importance of staying active and physically fit no matter your ability level.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Perkinson received his Bachelor’s Degree in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota. He went on to earn his Medical Doctorate also from the University for Minnesota in Minneapolis. He completed his five-year residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI.

Dr. Perkinson practiced in Owatonna, MN for 12 years serving as team physician for Owatonna High School Athletics during that time period. He served as Surgery Department Chair of Owatonna Hospital from 2017-2024, where he started the Robotic and Same-Day joint replacement programs in 2021 utilizing the Mako robotic system.

Dr. Perkinson joined Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic in 2025, where he serves area patients in the Mankato, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and surrounding communities. He offers surgical and non-surgical care for treatment of acute and chronic injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, hip, and ankle.

Dr. Perkinson now lives in the Mankato community with his wife, Anna, and two sons, Ethan and Elliot. During his free time, he enjoys car racing, mountain biking, snowboarding, wakesurfing, running, weight-lifting, and Buckeye and Vikings football.

Areas of expertise:

Joint Replacement:
Robotic Hip and Knee Replacement - utilizing the Mako robot
Shoulder Replacement and reverse shoulder replacement utilizing Arthrex® Virtual Implant Positioning™ (VIP) for Shoulder Replacement: Procedures with the VIP system use precision surgical planning developed through advanced software and imaging of each patient’s shoulder. Dr. Perkinson then uses surgical instrumentation specific to the patient’s shoulder to place their implant with exceptional accuracy.

Sports Medicine:
Knee arthroscopy - meniscal repair, ACL reconstruction
Shoulder arthroscopy - rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder instability, biceps pathology
Patellofemoral instability including MPFL reconstruction

Hand/Elbow surgery:
Carpal tunnel
Trigger fingers
CMC arthroplasty
Cubical tunnel
Lateral epicondylitis
Fracture care including pediatrics

Team Affiliations:
Team Physician for Owatonna High School 2013-2025

Professional Associations:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Minnesota Orthopedic Society
Minnesota Medical Association