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

SVMC Occupational Therapy

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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    National EMS Week: Where Emergency Care Begins
    Grace Weatherby
    / Categories: WELLNESS, 2023

    National EMS Week: Where Emergency Care Begins

    Every year, 11 emergency medical services (EMS) response agencies in our region bring over 5,000 people in need of emergency care to SVHC. In addition, they respond to numerous calls that either don’t require emergency transport or, on the other extreme, require taking patients to a facility with care that SVHC does not provide. The individuals who respond to those calls at any hour of any day are truly the frontline of healthcare. Without question, their choices and actions determine an individual’s outcome long before they reach the hospital.  

    As this last week of May is National EMS Week, it seems appropriate to share a bit about the challenges and opportunities related to EMS in our community.

    Like many other businesses and services, EMS agencies across the country are facing critical staffing shortages. The agencies serving the local community in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York are no exception.

    While the level of cooperation among our regional agencies is exceptional and we regularly fill in the gaps for each other but when one rescue team is occupied with a call and another call in their area comes in, wait times for an ambulance can—and often do—take longer than desired.

    Which brings me to the opportunity that EMS provides for interested individuals.

    Every agency of every size currently has training programs and open positions to fill. Depending upon the size and location of the agency, positions may be volunteer or paid.

    Volunteer positions are usually basic Emergency Medical Technician roles for which the individual is trained in assessing a patient’s condition and determining if any life-threatening injuries or illnesses may be present. They’re also trained in skills including CPR, splinting, administering life-saving epinephrine for allergic reactions, oxygen administration, and even delivering babies.

    Advanced EMT and paramedic positions are often salaried and require additional training; in many cases, the cost of training is reimbursed by the agency once completed. Examples of additional training include administering medications—including NARCAN, starting intravenous lines, providing advanced airway management, EKG interpretation for patients, and more.

    Another important but often overlooked opportunity that EMS provides is community outreach.

    As an example, many individuals dealing with substance use disorders (SUDs) often decline the opportunity to go to the hospital once they’re stabilized by EMS. While EMS always respects their wishes, they do take the moment to make sure the individual and those with them are aware of the resources and services available to help them address their SUD. In some cases, EMS may provide the individual or loved ones with a Harm-Reduction Bag that includes NARCAN, fentanyl test strips, a mouth guard, as well as information on treatment options and support programs.

    Moments like this are as important as the ones that happen in the back of an ambulance in terms of being able to positively impact people having one of their worst days. 

    If you’re interested in making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy challenging, ever-changing work days (no two days are EVER the same), I encourage you to contact the EMS in your area.

    Arlington Rescue Squad

    Bennington Rescue Squad

    Deerfield Valley Rescue Inc

    Northshire Rescue

    Mount Snow Rescue (802) 464-1100 ext. 4331 or 4332

    Pownal Rescue Squad 

    Stratton Mountain Rescue   

    Whitingham First Response

    Winhall Police & Rescue

    Readsboro Fire Department

    Stamford Volunteer Fire Company

     

    Sean Burns, MD, is the SVMC EMS Medical Director/District 12 Medical Advisor.

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