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

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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

Hours:
Monday – Friday:  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Directions: 
For directions to SVMC Orthopedics, click here.

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    Tinnitus: The Sound of Silence
    Grace Weatherby
    / Categories: WELLNESS, 2024

    Tinnitus: The Sound of Silence

    Whether you pronounce it tin-a-tus or tin-eye-tus (both are correct, by the way), one thing people living with this condition can agree on is that it’s annoying. An audiological and neurological condition experienced by more than 25 million American adults; tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. 

    For some people, the sound is perceived as a ringing, buzzing, or hissing noise while others hear a roaring, whistling, or whooshing sound in one or both ears. The volume of tinnitus can vary from soft to loud and may vary throughout the day. In addition, the pitch of the noise may also change. While many people learn to live/cope with the condition, 2 million Americans experience a range of debilitating reactions to the often-perpetual noise. For those individuals, tinnitus can lead to:

    - Fatigue

    - Stress

    - Problems sleeping

    - Trouble concentrating

    - Memory problems

    - Depression

    - Anxiety and irritability

    - Headaches

    - Problems with work and family life

    The causes of tinnitus are not well understood. However, it is understood to be not a disease, but rather a symptom of some other underlying health condition.

    Recent research out of Harvard Medical School suggests that damage to the cochlear nerve may be behind some cases of tinnitus. The findings suggests that with less sound coming in, the brain compensates by generating phantom noise.

    While frequently linked to hearing loss (90 percent of tinnitus cases occur with an underlying hearing loss), there are roughly 200 different health disorders that can generate tinnitus as a symptom. Some common ones include:

    - Age-related hearing loss

    - Noise-induced hearing loss

    - Obstructions in the middle ear (earwax, hair, dirt, foreign objects)

    - Sinus pressure (from a severe cold, flu, or infection)

    - Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder

    - Injury to the head or neck

    - Traumatic brain injury

    - Ménière’s disease

    - Blood vessel problems (high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, etc.)

    Chronic conditions (diabetes, migraines, thyroid disorders, anemia, and certain autoimmune disorders)

    - Side effect of prescription medication*

    *For a list of medications linked to tinnitus click here.

    Given the range of potential causes, treating tinnitus is difficult if not impossible. There is currently no scientifically validated cure for most types of tinnitus. If an underlying cause, such as high blood pressure, TMJ, or injury is identified, you may be able to treat that and find some relief from tinnitus.

    Other therapy and treatment options for tinnitus include:

    - Hearing aids used for sound amplification

    - Hearing aids used to mask the sound of tinnitus

    - Cochlear implants

    - Behavioral therapy

    If you have tinnitus, set up an appointment with your primary care doctor, who can check for earwax or fluid from an ear infection that could be blocking your ear canal. You may be referred to and otolaryngologist (commonly called an ENT—an ear, nose, and throat doctor). An ENT can perform additional exams intended to the determine the source of your issue. They may also perform imaging or refer you to an audiologist, who can measure your hearing and evaluate your tinnitus.

    To learn more about tinnitus or to connect with a volunteer peer support network, visit the American Tinnitus Association.

     

    Allison Niemi, MD, is a member of the care team at SVMC’s Pownal Campus.

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