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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    Patient Portal FAQs from the Experts

    Patient portals can provide easy access to your medical information. For many, they can also be a little confusing. We spoke to experts Wendy Andrews and Melissa Frechette for the answers to the most common questions.

    Do I have access to a patient portal?
    If you have ever had blood drawn; an X-Ray, mammogram, or imaging test; a procedure or colonoscopy; a sleep study; an infusion or dialysis; an Emergency visit, or an inpatient stay at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, you have a Hospital Patient Portal. If you are a patient of any of SVMC’s primary or specialty practices, you have a second portal, the Practices Patient Portal, for the care you receive in your doctors’ offices.

    Why two?
    The hospital and practices use two different electronic medical record systems. Each was chosen long ago for strengths related to the particular area they serve. On August 2, 2021, we migrated from a few different systems in the practice setting to one new system that covers all practices. Doing so will help us serve patients better. A move to a singular electronic medical record is a costly and time-consuming process that is planned for the future.

    What can the portals do or provide?
    The Practices Portal provides test results that are reported to your primary care office. It also includes notes about your visits and the ability to message your provider. The Hospital Portal provides current and past lab results, reports from recent imaging tests, discharge instructions, Emergency Department reports, operative notes, and more.

    Why would I want to have access to a portal?
    Some people get anxious while waiting for lab results. The portal provides them as soon as they are available. You don’t have to wait for a call from your providers’ office. Often, people forget what they are told about their condition, treatment, and ongoing needs when they are discharged. The portal allows you to access this information and print or e-mail it to those who need it. The systems also show upcoming appointments, so they are great for looking up an appointment you may have forgotten. In addition, the Practices Portal provides the quickest and easiest way to send a secure message to your provider.

    How do I sign up for the portals?
    For the Practices Portal, there are three ways to sign up. (1) Provide your e-mail address to the office staff during registration for your next appointment. They will send you an e-mail that will prompt you to sign up for the new practices portal. (2) Call the office and ask them to send you the portal registration link. (3) Visit     https://3744-4.portal.athenahealth.com/ and use the “Sign up” link in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, after “Don’t have an account?”

    For the Hospital Portal, (1) you can visit https://patient.svhealthcare.org/Phm-PhmHome.HomePage.WR.mthr?hcis=SOVWEB.LIVEF&application=PHM and use the “sign up” button at the bottom of the page. If you think you may have an account already, you can use the “forgot Logon ID” and “Forgot Password” links to recover your logon details.

    For both systems, follow the instructions. The system requires users match passwords exactly, for instance, so be careful when you set them or enter confirmation codes. If you are unfamiliar with technology, it can be useful to have someone with more experience help you. In addition, if you are not a patient of an SVMC practice or have not received care at SVMC, you will not be allowed to sign up.

    Why can’t I see information from past visits in the new Practices Portal?
    When we switched systems on August 2, 2021, every patient got a clean slate. Information from past visits is still available on the     old Practices patient portal.

    Why can’t I message my provider from the new Practices Portal?
    The messaging function is enabled only once you have had an appointment with your provider.

    I am hitting a roadblock registering or accessing my account. What should I do?
    No matter what your problem is or which portal you are attempting to access, there is lots of help available. For either portal, you can call 802-447-5687. Option 1 will take you to support for the Hospital Portal. Option 2 will take you to help for the Practices Portal. Friendly professionals on both lines are ready to take you step-by-step through the process. You can also e-mail     contact_us_mp@svhealthcare.org for help with the Hospital Portal or wellness@svhealthcare.org for help with the Practices Portal.

    I don’t want a portal account. What other ways can I get the same information?
    Especially if you don’t use hospital or practice services very often and if you don’t mind waiting a short while for laboratory or imaging results, you may be happy without access to your medical records. If you need access or results, you can always reach out to the     Release of Information office, which is located in the Medical Records Department. 

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