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.

SVMC Physical Therapy

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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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    Discovering or learning your child’s head has lice can be a horrifying moment for any parent or caregiver. But the truth is, you and your child are in good company. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that anywhere between 6 million and 12 million children between the ages of 3 and 11 are infected each year. That is a lot of itching and scratching.

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    The first step in treating head lice is to confirm their presence. You want to carefully inspect your child's scalp and hair for three things: nits, nymphs and adult lice.

    Nits are eggs lice attach to the hair shaft close to the scalp. Very tiny in size—think a grain of salt—they’re tan or yellowish white in color and may be mistaken for dandruff. However, if it can’t be easily brushed off the hair shaft, it’s likely a nit.

     

    CAPTION: Lice eggs, also known as nits

     

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    Adult lice are roughly the size of a sesame seed and tan and gray in color. Armed with six legs, they can move very quickly along the scalp where they feed on blood.

     

    CAPTION: Adult lice

     

    You may find it helpful to use a flashlight to do a thorough inspection. Work slowly and focus on the scalp and hair shaft close to the scalp. Often, it is easier to feel nits than see them so be sure to run your fingers along the hair as you go.

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    1. Over-the-counter treatments: Drug stores and many grocery stores carry shampoos containing permethrin that are effective at killing lice. Before using, wrap the child’s neck and shoulders in a towel to prevent clothing from becoming wet or stained. Follow the instructions carefully, and do not use more than recommended. If you are working on hair that’s shoulder-length or longer, you may need two packages of shampoo. Again, follow the instructions regarding how long to leave it on the hair, and how to wash it out.
    2. Manual removal: Use a fine-toothed nit comb to remove lice and nits. (NOTE: Lice removal combs are readily available online and in many drug stores.) While combing can be time-consuming, it is very effective for removing nits and ending the lice life cycle.
    3. Prescription medications: If these treatments are not effective, your doctor may prescribe benzyl alcohol to use on the hair and scalp.  It’s important to note that benzyl alcohol will not kill lice eggs, so it must be used a second time to kill any lice that may hatch from eggs on the hair. In addition, it should not be used on children less than 6 months of age.

    While head lice do not survive long if they fall off a person and cannot feed, there are steps you can take to help avoid re–infestation:

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    • Don’t share combs, brushes, or towels
    • Don’t share pillows or bedding at sleepovers
    • Avoid hair-to-hair contact during play

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    Emily Rice M,S. PA-C is a physician assistant that works at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in the Pediatrics office.

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