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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    So You’ve Been Exposed

    The Delta variant is far more transmissible than the earlier variants of COVID. Many people who have not yet had any personal experience with COVID are learning that someone in their circle has tested positive. This information was very well publicized in the past, but many people will need a refresher about what they should do. 

    What does it mean to be exposed? If you were within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more from someone who could have been shedding COVID virus, you were exposed. People shed virus starting 2 days before the onset of symptoms. Most likely, you will receive the news from an official source, like your child’s school or your Department of Health, for instance. In this case, they will provide important dates, including “day zero,” the day you or your child were last in contact with the person who has COVID, and other guidance. Here’s a review of what to expect: 

    If you’re vaccinated, you are protected. It’s not necessary to stay home from work or limit your interactions with others, unless you begin to experience symptoms. You may want to limit social interactions and mask in public, as recommended, as an extra precaution. If you would like to get tested for the purpose of reassurance, consider getting tested 3 – 5 days after the exposure. You will have to isolate only if your test is positive.

    If you are not vaccinated, quarantine. That means that you stay home, except to get tested, get medical care, or if you feel your home is unsafe. Call ahead if you intend to get medical care. They will want to know that you have been exposed to COVID before you arrive. 

    If you live with others, isolate if possible. That means that you stay in a specific room in your home and use a separate bathroom. Stay at least 6 feet from others in your home at all times. Wear a mask if you are in the same room with other people. Don’t share household items. Everyone in the house should wash their hands well and often. Clean and disinfect surfaces in your home frequently.

    Note #1: Isolating young children is extremely difficult and not recommended. If you are the parent of a child who has been exposed, just do your best to adhere to good hygiene as closely as possible.

    Note # 2: Close contacts of those identified as close contacts to a COVID case—for instance, those who live with or take care of someone in quarantine—do not need to quarantine themselves, unless they have symptoms.

    Get tested 2 days after the exposure. If the test is positive, isolate, if you have not already. If the test is negative, continue to quarantine. Get tested again 7 days after the exposure. If the result is negative, you are free to resume normal activity. If the result is positive, continue to isolate.

    Watch for symptoms. Symptoms include a fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. If you experience any of these, call your medical provider.

    Your medical provider will likely recommend that you treat your symptoms at home. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take fever-reducing medication, if needed. Most people recover without needing any outside medical attention.

    Call your healthcare provider or 9-1-1 if symptoms worsen, especially if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or changes in color on your lips, gums, face, around the eyes, or nails.

    You can end quarantine after 14 days, if you don’t get sick, or after a negative test.

    It’s easy to see how much easier and safer having been vaccinated makes a COVID exposure. If you haven’t yet, get vaccinated. It’s quick and easy. Regardless of your vaccination status, please continue to wear a mask when inside in close proximity to others. Doing so will help us get through this most recent increase in cases of COVID-19.

    Marie George, MD, FIDSA, is the infectious disease specialist at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. 

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