Begin your orthopedic healing journey with highly trained physician assistant, Rio Silvernail. Rio specializes in evaluating, interpreting diagnostics, performing treatments, as well as assists the orthopedic surgeons in surgery. No referral needed.

Orthopedics
Step Into a Stronger Tomorrow
Rainy Lake Medical Center provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art, orthopedic services to International Falls and the surrounding communities. We also offer total knee and shoulder replacement surgery, which makes it easier for our patients to receive care and support throughout the entire process right here at home.
As a patient in our orthopedic department, you’ll have access to orthopedic medical history and physicals, high-tech imaging, physical therapy, pre-op consultation, pre-procedure education, orthopedic surgery/procedures, arthroscopy, and post-procedure therapies and follow-up. Orthopedic consultation begins with Rio Silvernail, Orthopedic PA at Rainy Lake Clinic.
Questions?
Call us at 218.283.5503
We Offer:
Knee & Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Repair
Carpal Tunnel Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Tennis Elbow
Ganglion Cyst Removal
Pin & Screw Removal
Bunionectomy
Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy
Providers
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Rio Silvernail
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Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Glen Rudolph
Dr. Rudolph is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialty in shoulder surgery & replacement. He also specializes in orthopedic traumatology, sports medicine, total joint arthroplasty, pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, general orthopedics, and orthopedic oncology. He will be working with a variety of patients including individuals who require complex reconstructive procedures. His main practice is at Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth and he also provides orthopedic care to patients of all ages at Rainy Lake Medical Center, International Falls.
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Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Joel A. Zamzow
Joel A. Zamzow, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon, received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He performed his transitional internship at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His main practice is at Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth and he also provides orthopedic care to patients of all ages at Rainy Lake Medical Center, International Falls. Dr. Zamzow specializes in total knee replacement and arthroscopy.