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
Fax: (844) 526-1901

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    Meet Dr. Julie DiSano

    Meet Dr. DiSano

    Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome Surgeon Julie A. DiSano, MD, to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group and SVMC General Surgery. 

    Dr. DiSano received her medical degree from University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. She completed her residency in General Surgery at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine and Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She completed a research fellowship in Surgical Oncology Melanoma Laboratory, Department of Surgery, at the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine.

    SVMC: What are your first impressions of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, your colleagues, and your patients?
    Dr. DiSano:  So far, SVMC has made a great first impression.  All of my colleagues have been very helpful, kind, and supportive in getting me started here. I am coming from Central Pennsylvania, another rural area, so the patients I see here are pretty similar to those there and I’ve been able to hit the ground running.

    SVMC: How did you become interested in surgery?
    Dr. DiSano:  In college, I was very interested in medical research and I spent two years working in a lab before attending medical school. Through my lab experience, it became clear that I was more interested in having direct contact with patients and providing patient care.  Then when I went to medical school and started in the anatomy lab, I realized that I wanted to become a surgeon. I really liked the hands-on nature of that course. Surgery allows me to work with my hands every day to help save people’s lives. 

    SVMC: What do you like best about the specialty?
    Dr. DiSano: I like solving problems quickly and providing quick relief to patients in need.  A patient can come into the Emergency Department with severe abdominal pain that turns out to be appendicitis; you remove their appendix, and by the next morning, they feel a lot better. Providing this type of immediate relief is a very gratifying way to help people.

    SVMC: What are your favorite types of surgeries to perform?
    Dr. DiSano: My favorite areas of surgery are breast cancer and melanoma. I have always liked treating breast cancer patients. I find it very gratifying to be part of a patient’s journey to beat cancer. I meet them during a very stressful time. I make sure to take the time to explain what is going on and help them understand their diagnosis.  And, with surgery, I can remove the cancer, which immediately improves the patient’s health.  

    SVMC: How do you feel about the precautionary measures in place and providing care for patients during COVID-19?
    Dr. DiSano:  Vermont as a whole, and SVMC specifically, have done a tremendous job instituting and following important precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Everyone is wearing masks. There’s hand sanitizer everywhere. It is clean and safe. This is especially important because patients need to feel comfortable coming to SVMC for their preventive screenings. Regular mammograms and colonoscopies help us diagnose early and improve outcomes for patients. 

    Dr. DiSano joins Drs. Gina Diaz, Simon Drew, Graham Moore, and Charles Salem. Through a team-based approach, they provide minimally invasive surgery using the latest evidence-based protocols. SVMC General Surgery is located in suite 205 of the Medical Office Building at 140 Hospital Drive in Bennington. For more information or to make an appointment, call 802-447-5060.

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