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.

 

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Phone: (802) 442-6314
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    Fireworks: 10 Things Hand Surgeons Wish You Knew

    July 4th is one of my favorite holidays and a holiday worth celebrating in a big way. As a hand surgeon, I love the family barbecues, going to baseball games, and going to local lakes and parks. If you enjoy fireworks, the best option is to leave the fireworks to the trained professionals and attend town-sponsored fireworks displays supervised by local fire departments. 

    Having your own fireworks display can be dangerous, not to mention illegal in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York. But if you are travelling out of state or are considering purchasing sparklers or other legal fireworks locally, here is some information to help keep you safe: 

    1. Fireworks cause life-altering injuries, especially during the weeks around July 4, and they are on the rise. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2016 there were 11,000 fireworks-related injuries. By 2020, that number was up to 15,600.
    2. Fireworks injuries have gotten more serious too. In 2019, 12 percent of people injured by fireworks were admitted to a hospital, and in 2020, that number went up to 21 percent. And 18 people died in fireworks incidents in 2020, compared to 12 deaths in 2019.
    3. Most injuries are to the hands and fingers. Fireworks can also cause serious injuries to your head, face, ears, and eyes. Injuries include burns, scaring, and amputation of the hand. Fireworks injuries often require surgeries and hospitalization.
    4. Smaller fireworks cause the most injuries. In 2020, firecrackers were the biggest source of ER-treated fireworks injuries. There were more than 1,600 people injured by firecrackers. Sparklers were related to 900 injuries. Sparklers can burn at about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to melt metal and about twice as hot as other fireworks!
    5. If you do choose to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area, and only purchase and set off fireworks that are labeled for consumer (not professional) use. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper. This is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and could be dangerous.
    6. Never use drugs or alcohol while using fireworks. Of the 18 firework-related deaths in 2020, eight of the victims (44 percent) had used alcohol or drugs prior to the incident.
    7. Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Period.
    8. Read the instructions and follow them carefully. Light one at a time from a standing position outside. Never point or throw fireworks (including sparklers) at anyone.
    9. Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks. Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. Wait 20 minutes before placing them in a bucket of water. 
    10. Wear eye protection and keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire. After fireworks complete their burning, douse them with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.

    I wish you a fun and festive Independence Day, one without a firework-related injury. More information about fireworks safety is available from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, National Council on Firework Safety, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Be safe and have fun!

    David Veltre, MD, is a hand surgeon with SVMC Orthopedics, part of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and Southwestern Vermont Health Care, in Bennington.

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