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.

 

332 Dewey Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Phone: (802) 442-6314
Fax: (844) 526-1901

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Monday – Friday:  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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    With winter wrapping up in New England, people are once again heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. Unfortunately, so are ticks.

    Due to the fact that temperatures did not drop below freezing for any meaningful stretches of time this past winter, this year’s tick population may be a bit higher than normal. Along with usual larva that hatch during the winter, we will likely be battling adults that took shelter in leaf matter and survived the normal killing season.

    Regardless of the number of ticks there are to contend with, prevention is always the best approach. Solid tick-safety strategy begins with measures focused on preventing contact with ticks; this includes dressing smart and working to repel ticks. Here’s what to do:

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    Choose light-colored clothing that makes it easy to spot ticks.

    Wear long sleeves and long pants.

    Tuck your pants into your socks or boots.

    Spray clothing with a tick-repellent such as permethrin.

    Wear a hat if venturing into the woods.

    On exposed skin, wear an EPA-registered insect repellant that also works against ticks. Some choices include DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol (PMD), and 2-undecanone.

    Spray clothing, shoes and boots with a tick-repellent such as permethrin. Permethrin will last on clothes for a few wash cycles. But, follow instructions carefully and do NOT apply directly to skin. Note: Permethrin is highly toxic to cats before it dries.

    It’s best to check yourself frequently for ticks when you’re outdoors for extended periods of time, and it’s essential to do tick checks when heading back inside. Here’s how:

    PERFORM TICK CHECKS

    Do a visual check of your clothing and the clothing of others with you when you step back inside. Young ticks can be as small as a poppy seed so be careful and deliberate in your exam.

    Change your clothes immediately and put worn clothes in the dryer on high for 10 minutes.

    Perform a check without clothes, ideally in front of a mirror. Ticks prefer to attach to warm, moist areas of the body. Areas that need to be checked carefully include:

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    • Along the inside of the legs
    • Around the waist
    • Under the arms and in arm pits
    • Behind the ears
    • In and around head hair

    If you find a live tick that has not latched on to skin, dispose of it by placing it in alcohol in a Ziploc bag or other container you’re willing to throw out. Do not crush or flush ticks. If there’s an abundance of ticks on your clothes, use packing tape to remove them and then seal them to the tape with another piece of tape to suffocate them.

    If a tick is attached to your skin, follow these steps to safely remove it.

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    Use fine-tipped tweezers to grab the mouthparts close to the skin and slowly and steadily pull the tick straight out. Avoid twisting or jerking the tick as it may leave mouthparts in your skin, which can lead to infection.

    Once the tick is removed, thoroughly wash your hands, and clean the bite area with soap and water, antiseptic, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

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    James Poole, MD, is a Hospitalist and Director of Inpatient Services SVHC

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