SVMC ORTHOPEDICS


Restoring Active Lifestyles

Don’t let pain or injury keep you on the sidelines of your own life.

If pain or injury is holding you back from living the life you want, SVMC Orthopedics can help. The team of board-certified providers is here to provide the individualized treatment and compassionate care you need to get back to leading the life you love. SVMC Orthopedics offers state of the art diagnostic and treatment services, including non-surgical options and same-day joint replacement. 

If you suffer from severe or chronic hip, knee, or ankle pain, total joint replacement may be the best solution. Your orthopedic surgeon will help you understand your options and how joint replacement surgery can help to not just relieve your pain, but get you back to leading a full and active life.

Whether you need a hip replacement or knee replacement, surgeries are performed at SVMC with a rehabilitation program developed in conjunction with our Sports and Therapy department. We offer both in- patient and out-patient therapy options. Some patients are able to return home from a joint replacement surgery on the same day. For patients requiring additional recovery time, the Centers for Living & Rehabilitation (CLR) located on our campus can provide additional extra nursing care and therapy before returning home to fully independent care.

Because getting back to living is the ultimate goal of spinal surgery, the reduced recovery time required by minimally invasive surgery makes it an ideal option for many. 

At SVMC, you’ll be treated by a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon extensively trained in performing minimally invasive spine procedures and creating customized treatment plans. In some cases, you’ll be up and about in a few hours and back to work in a matter of days or weeks, not months.

Injuries to the rotator cuff are not only painful, they can be life limiting. When possible, the fellowship-trained surgeons at SVMC will attempt to treat your injury through non-surgical means, which may include physical therapy, medication, or injections. If those efforts are unsuccessful, your physician may recommend surgery here at SVMC. Utilizing the latest in arthroscopic technology, your repair can be made with only a slight incision, reducing your recovery time and chance of infection.  For more complicated injuries, a more involved surgery or even joint replacement may be necessary.

Regardless of your procedure, your care will continue post-surgery with a comprehensive rehabilitation plan developed in conjunction with our Physical Therapy department.

In addition to being delicate and complex, your hands and wrists are essential to your daily life. At SVMC, we appreciate that an injury or problem can limit your ability to work, play, and generally enjoy life. From fractures and arthritis to deformities and carpal tunnel syndrome, our providers can care for you. They can create a custom treatment plan using the most advanced surgical techniques, devices, and rehabilitation programs to help you maximize function and minimize pain for the best results possible.

The average person experiences two bone fractures in their lifetime. But as common as they are, every fracture is unique. From complex and stress to oblique and greenstick, at SVMC we diagnose and treat fractures with the specific cause and needs of the patient in mind. On-site imaging technology allows us to quickly assess your need and move quickly to begin the mending process. Depending upon the nature and cause of your injury, we may develop a continuing care plan to reduce or eliminate the chance of future injury.

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, our board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists can help relieve your pain and get you back in the game or back to your everyday routine.

Our first approach is always conservative, meaning you won’t endure unnecessary treatments or care for your injury. We use the latest techniques and methods to resolve your issue in a manner that’s appropriate for you and your lifestyle.

If your injury does require surgery, it can be performed here, close to home where you can rest and recover in comfort. As part of your care, we’ll develop a personalized recovery plan utilizing the talents and facilities of our on-site Physical Therapy department. Together, we’ll help you recover faster, improve your strength and performance, and reduce the potential for future re-injury.

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Arthritis Today www.arthritistoday.org

National Osteoporosis Foundation nof.org

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons orthoinfo.aaos.org

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine www.amssm.org

Yoga instructor Jane Jezouit had increasing pain in her hip to the point that she had difficulty teaching her yoga classes. In this video, she describes the care she received from SVMC Orthopedics and Dr. Michaela Schneiderbauer to get back to her active self.

Les Jorgensen's hip pain made it difficult for him to walk from his living room to his kitchen; never mind enjoy the activities he loves. After a hip replacement with Dr. Michaela Schneiderbauer, MD, of SVMC Orthopedics, he walks 18-holes of golf three times a week, pain free.

Celia Bahny and her family are very active. Unfortunately, Celia suffered a broken arm (in the same spot twice!) which slowed her down for a spell. Today, she is fully recovered with help from Dr. Matthew Nofziger of SVMC Orthopedics. In this video, Celia and her mother, Holly, discuss her care with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and how we helped get her back to their active lifestyle.

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Avid hiker and guide Keld Alstrup relied on Dr. Matthew Nofziger and the expert team at SVMC Orthopedics to relieve his knee pain and restore his active lifestyle. Now he's back to "peak performance."

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Deborah Slaner Larkin talks about the care she received from Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Dr. Suk Namkoong.

 

332 Dewey Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Phone: (802) 442-6314
Fax: (844) 526-1901

Hours:
Monday – Friday:  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Directions: 
For directions to SVMC Orthopedics, click here.

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    Arthritis Prevention

    Everybody’s heard of arthritis but not everybody appreciates that arthritis isn’t a single disease. In fact, the term is used to describe over 200 conditions that affect the joints, connective tissue, and other tissue around the joints of people of all ages. It’s estimated that more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children in the U.S. are impacted by arthritis.

    The most common symptoms of arthritis are pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Virtually any joint in your body can be impacted. The severity of symptoms can range from mild to severe and, in some instances, may come and go. For some people, the disease can progress very slowly and may even hold steady for years, not having a great impact on the quality of life. But for those with severe arthritis, pain can be chronic and may make simple daily activities, including walking, getting dressed, preparing meals, etc., difficult.

    The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which occurs when the cartilage that normally covers and cushions the ends of bones begins to wear away. The resulting bone-on-bone contact leads to the telltale pain, swelling, and stiffness. Without cartilage in place to cushion the bone, the pain can become chronic as the joint becomes further damaged. It’s not uncommon for the joint to actually weaken over time.

    While osteoarthritis is more common as we age, there are a few things you can do to prevent its progress.

    The first is to maintain a healthy weight. The less extra weight you carry on the your body’s frame, the less strain you put on your joints; especially the hips, knees, and feet. Even if you already have osteoarthritis, losing weight is a great way to lessen pain and damage to your joints.

    Next, you need to stay active. Despite the pain that arthritis can cause, regular physical activity helps arthritis in a few ways. First, it can help to strengthen the muscles around the joints and increase flexibility. Low impact exercises like riding a bike, swimming, rowing, resistance bands, and walking are all good choices for building strength without putting too much pressure on your joints. An added bonus of regular exercise is that it actually helps lubricate the joints which, in turn, eases pain and makes for easier movement. A phrase you’ll sometimes hear doctors use while counseling arthritis patients is “rest is rust and motion is lotion.” But it’s more than a phrase as there’s plenty of science to back up the value of exercising to prevent arthritis as well as to minimize the symptoms.**

    Avoiding injury is also key to preventing arthritis. While that may mean not jumping off high walls to some, avoiding injury can also be accomplished simply by using proper technique while using your body. If you repeat the same bad form while swimming, lifting weights, or engaging in daily activities such as sitting and lifting, you can actually contribute to arthritis. If you’re taking up a new exercise, be sure to speak with a trainer or coach to make sure you’re helping and not hurting yourself. If you’re having arthritic pain doing basic tasks, you may benefit from seeing an occupational therapist who can correct bad habits.

    While very common, arthritis isn’t necessarily a part of everyone’s future—or yours. Maintaining a healthy weight and showing your body some love through proper exercise and activities can help. If you start to develop symptoms, see your doctor sooner than later so that together you can look for ways to slow its progress and preserve your mobility.

    Matthew Nofsiger, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at SVMC Orthopedics in Bennington and SVMC Northshire Campus in Manchester. 

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