About Dr. Freund
Dr. Edward M. Nelsen-Freund is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction, including primary and complex joint replacement surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of North Carolina, followed by a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.
With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Nelsen-Freund has served in academic leadership roles at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he is an Associate Professor and has helped educate the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. He has authored numerous research publications and remains actively involved in advancing hip and knee replacement techniques.
Dr. Nelsen-Freund is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care that helps patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy.
Specialties
Dr. Nelsen-Freund specializes in adult hip and knee reconstruction, with a focus on primary and complex total joint replacement. His clinical expertise includes hip and knee arthritis, revision joint replacement, and advanced reconstructive procedures designed to restore mobility and improve quality of life for patients with degenerative or complex joint conditions. To consult with Dr. Freund, please call our office at (208) 457-4211.
Hip Care
- Hip Arthritis and Hip Pain
- Advanced Joint Degeneration
- Total Hip Replacement
- Partial Hip Replacement
Knee Care
- Knee Arthritis and Knee Pain
- Advanced Joint Degeneration
- Failed or Painful Joint Replacements
- Complex Revision Hip and Knee Surgery
- Total Knee Replacement
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science with Honors – University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency – University of North Carolina Medical Center
- Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction – Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago
- Faculty Leadership Program – Medical College of Wisconsin
Inventions & Innovations
- Advanced Techniques in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
- Contributions to Improved Joint Replacement Implant Outcomes
- Research Focused on Revision Joint Replacement Procedures
- Development and Refinement of Surgical Approaches for Complex Arthroplasty Cases
- Work Aimed at Improving Long-Term Durability and Patient Outcomes in Joint Reconstruction
Publications & Research
- Peer-Reviewed Publications In Hip And Knee Arthroplasty
- Book Chapters In Joint Replacement And Orthopedic Surgery
- Research On Primary And Revision Joint Replacement Outcomes
- Studies On Prosthetic Joint Infection And Revision Strategies
- National And Regional Orthopedic Conference Presentations