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If you need orthopedic surgery, our certified specialists will provide you with state-of-the-art care and faster recovery times.
Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, our skilled orthopedic surgeons have expertise in every area of orthopedic medicine. If your doctor decides surgery is the right option for you, our team of experts will provide top-notch care with the most advanced surgical treatments possible.
Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat problems with the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues.
At Rutland Regional, our orthopedic surgeons are certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, have years of education and training, and are skilled at the most up-to-date surgical techniques.
The orthopedic surgeons at Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic specialize in areas such as:
When nonsurgical methods aren’t right, your doctor may recommend you for orthopedic surgery if you have a condition such as:
Some common types of orthopedic surgery include:
Orthopedic surgeons use a minimally invasive technique called arthroscopic surgery. During arthroscopic surgery, your surgeon will insert a tiny camera on a thin tube into a small incision in your foot or ankle. This camera will send a video of the surgery to a television screen that will help your surgeon guide the instruments.
At Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, we know that planning for surgery can be stressful. Our team of experienced orthopedic specialists are here to help — and we make patient education and personalized care our top priorities.
From planning to recovery, a skilled nurse navigator will oversee your surgical care. Your nurse navigator will get to know you and your caregivers and guide you through recovery.
Some of the ways your nurse navigator will help include:
At Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, we want to be sure you are as prepared as possible for your procedure and at-home recovery. That’s why we offer pre-operative (before surgery) classes for you and your caregivers. Our classes offer free presentations by our expert surgeons, as well as information on many types of joint replacement surgeries.
During your pre-operative class, our team of specialists will answer your questions and provide information such as:
Before your surgery, you may need pre-admission tests, like lab work or imaging procedures. Your nurse navigator will work closely with you to coordinate your tests and make sure you get them on time.
Your doctor may ask you to complete some of these forms ahead of time before your surgery at Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic. This will help speed up your registration. Once they’re finished, please mail, fax, or bring the forms with you at the time of your appointment.
At Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, we do everything we can to ensure that you are as prepared and comfortable as possible on the day of your surgery.
On the day before your scheduled surgery, you will receive a phone call giving you your surgery time and arrival time. You should carefully follow any instructions that your doctor may have given you about your regular medications, fasting (not eating), or other concerns before your surgery.
On the day of your surgery, you should dress in loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. You should bring as few personal belongings as possible. Your support person should come with you.
When you arrive for your surgery at Rutland Regional, check in with our registration specialists. Be sure to have your insurance card and photo ID.
After you are registered, you and your caregiver can wait in the surgical waiting room. When it’s time to prepare you for surgery, we will take you to the pre-operative area where you will meet with your surgical team. Your team includes your surgeon, nurses, and an anesthesiologist. They will discuss your surgery and pain management options with you and get you ready for surgery.
During your procedure, your caregiver can wait for you in the surgical waiting room.
After your surgery, your team will take you to our post-anesthesia care unit, where you’ll stay for an hour or two. Our specially trained nurses will evaluate you and give you medications to keep you comfortable. When your condition is stable, your caregiver will be able to join you.
If you had an outpatient procedure, our team will help you prepare for discharge and answer any questions you may have about your home care. A team member will assist you in getting to the building entrance. If your procedure requires a hospital stay, your team will take you to an inpatient hospital room.
Important: If you have had same-day surgery, you must arrange for someone to drive you home.
After you have surgery, it is important that you follow your doctor’s care instructions and get plenty of rest. Your instructions may be different depending on whether you are recovering at home or in the hospital.
If your surgery requires a hospital stay, your team will take you to your hospital room after you’ve spent an hour or two in our post-anesthesia care unit.
The morning after your surgery, our team will change the dressings on your surgical incision. Then you will begin physical and occupational therapy with on-site therapy specialists. Your therapy will focus on performing normal activities, such as walking, getting in and out of bed, and using the bathroom.
When you are medically stable and can get around with a walker or crutches, you will be discharged so you can finish recovering at home. Your nurse navigator will help you understand your home-care instructions, answer your questions, and help you plan for any in-home assistance, such as medical supplies or nursing care.
If you had an outpatient procedure, your team will help you prepare for discharge and answer any questions you have about your home care. A team member will assist you in getting to the building exit.
Important: If you are having outpatient surgery, you must arrange for someone to drive you home.
Whether you had an inpatient or outpatient surgery, the weeks following your surgery are an important time for your recovery. Your nurse navigator will answer questions and help you schedule follow-up appointments. Your team will also give you all the information you need to continue your recovery and rehabilitation from home, including:
During your at-home recovery, you will work to regain the strength and mobility needed to get back to your normal activities. Your recovery plan may include a mix of outpatient rehabilitative services, such as physical and occupational therapy, and at-home exercises. It’s important to attend your therapy sessions and do your at-home exercises so you can get back to the activities you love as quickly as possible.
Your doctor may ask that you follow exercises as part of your recovery. We offer downloads of exercises for your rehabilitation program.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Achilles Tendinopathy Program Handout (pdf)Range of Motion Exercises Handout (pdf)Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)
Low Back Exercises Handout (pdf)
Elbow Tendinopathy Program Handout (pdf)Elbow-Wrist Range of Motion Exercises Handout (pdf)Elbow-Wrist Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)
Range of Motion Exercises Handout (pdf)Stage 1 Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)Stage 2 Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)Stage 3 Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)Stage 4A Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)Stage 4B Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)
Range of Motion Exercises Handout (pdf)Level 1 Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)Level 2 Strength Exercises Handout (pdf)Throwers 10 Exercise Program Handout (pdf)
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at 800.625.2937.
802-775-7111
160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701
802-775-2937
Thomas W. Huebner Medical Office Building 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701
