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Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:17:33 GMT

Welcome to the ROC Surgery Surgery Center Pre-admission Assessment A nurse from the Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center will contact you before your surgery to obtain a health history and to review your surgeon's pre-operative instructions. If you have any questions, and need to contact the pre-admission nurse sooner, call 775.786.3040, ext. 1524. For your information: Advance Directives are available at: http://www.lgbtheart.org/states/nevada-%20form.pdf Our Patient Rights and Responsibilities are available as a PDF at the bottom of this page. Pre-operative Tests Based on your medical history testing may be required prior to your surgery dependent upon your surgeon's orders. It is important that the testing be completed in a timely manner. When talking with your pre-admission nurse, they can assist with the necessary paperwork and instruct you on the locations available for pre-operative testing. On the day of surgery the pre-admission nurse will provide you...

Our Nurse Practitioners

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:25:23 GMT

Linda Dunaway, APN NP-C received her Masters of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. Linda has been in nursing since 2003, spending four years as a Clinical Registered Nurse before getting her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2008. Linda is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her focus is in the Orthopaedic subspecialties. Linda joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic in 2009.

Laura Hay, APN, NP-C received her Masters of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. Laura has been in nursing since 1993, spending several years as a Clinical Registered Nurse before getting her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2008. Laura is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her focus is in the Orthopaedic subspecialties. Laura joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic in 2009.

Kimberly Hepworth, APN, NP-C received her Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing, Tacoma, WA. Kimberly is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her focus is in Orthopaedic specialties as a nurse practitioner. Kimberly has been in nursing since 2007. She joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic in 2009.

Renny Uppal, M.D.

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:57:34 GMT

#test{ margin:0; } Dr. Renny Uppal received his medical degree from the Michigan State University and did his residency at the Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. He has also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute. He has been practicing at the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic since 2005. He is subspecialty trained in sports medicine. Dr. Uppal is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is one of the few physicians in Nevada who has his Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine from The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Dr. Uppal is also an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. PUBLICATIONS: Althausen PL, Davis L, Boyden E, O'Mara TJ, Uppal R, Bray T. Financial impact of a dedicated orthopaedic traumatologist on a private group practice. J Orthop Trauma. 2010 Jun:24 (6):350-4. Uppal R,...

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Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:49:37 GMT

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Sports Medicine

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:23:42 GMT

The ROC Sports Medicine Team can help you prevent and recover from injuries, whether you are a world-class athlete or a weekend warrior. We are dedicated to providing a knowledgeable and focused approach to comprehensive treatment with active lifestyles and sports-related injuries. Our Sports Medicine physicians focus on the prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Many sports injuries are treated with appropriate training regimens, which may include physical therapy. Some sports injuries do require surgery Injuries to the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle are very common in athletes, although any joint or muscle can be injured with athletic participation. Our team works closely with athletic trainers, physical therapists and coaches to get the athletes back to their sport as soon as possible. Our doctors work with athletes, athletic trainers, physical therapists and coaches to train athletes in injury prevention strategies. We have an ongoing program to provide...

Sports Medicine

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:17:09 GMT

The ROC Sports Medicine Team can help you prevent and recover from injuries, whether you are a world-class athlete or a weekend warrior. We are dedicated to providing a knowledgeable and focused approach to comprehensive treatment with active lifestyles and sports-related injuries. Our Sports Medicine physicians focus on the prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Many sports injuries are treated with appropriate training regimens, which may include physical therapy. Some sports injuries do require surgery. Injuries to the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle are very common in athletes, although any joint or muscle can be injured with athletic participation. Our team works closely with athletic trainers, physical therapists and coaches to get the athletes back to their sport as soon as possible. Our doctors work with athletes, athletic trainers, physical therapists and coaches to train athletes in injury prevention strategies. We have an ongoing program to provide support and...

Shoulder and Elbow

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:15:24 GMT

The shoulder girdle is composed of three joints and one articulation: 1) the sternoclavicular joint 2) the acromioclavicular joint 3) the glenohumeral joint (the shoulder joint) 4) the scapulothoracic articulation The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and is the most dependent on soft tissue balance for stability. Trauma or age-related degeneration can cause pain or disability in any part of the shoulder. Treatment of shoulder pathology, ranging from physical therapy to surgical reconstruction, is often successful in relieving pain and restoring function. Below are topics relating to the shoulder. Click on a link for more information. Additional Resources on the Shoulder Arthritis of the Shoulder Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Thermal Capsulorrhaphy Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon about Rotator Cuff Tears ...

Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinic

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:14:08 GMT

Dr. Peter Salamon is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, who trained at the University of Michigan Medical Center, University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin and Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. He completed a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in London, England.

Dr. Salamon has maintained a private practice in Stockton, California, and is a Clinical Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Salamon has a practice that encompasses problems with the hips, lower and upper extremities and has provided Northern Nevada with pediatric orthopaedic specialty care for nearly ten years.

Pain Management Information

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:13:34 GMT

Physiatry did not become recognized as a separate medical specialty until 1947. Most widely known as the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the medical specialty of Physiatry comprises the related disciplines of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine and Electromyography. Both of our Physiatrists are Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Click here to learn more about Dr. Arraiz. Click here to learn more about Dr. Witmer. Diagnostic Testing Our physiatrists perform electrodiagnostic studies such as nerve conduction and electromyography. These diagnostic studies help to determine whether patients may have nerve or muscular disorders such as lumbar or cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other debilitating conditions. Treatment of Pain Epidural steroid injection is a term applying to a variety of techniques performed to deliver corticosteroid medication around a nerve coming out from the spinal cord in an epidural space. This...

Hand & Upper Extremity

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:12:30 GMT

The Hand, Elbow & Arm Your hands are made up of more bones and moving parts than most other areas of the body. When they're healthy, all of these parts work together to perform many kinds of tasks---from delicate movements to acts of strength. Below are topics relating to the hand, elbow and arm areas. Click on a link for more information. Additional Resources on the Hand/Wrist Animal Bites Arthritis of the Hand Arthritis of the Thumb Arthritis of the Wrist Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Boutonnière Deformity Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ...

Foot & Ankle

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:11:47 GMT

The foot and ankle is a vital component to our everyday activities. Fortunately, most of us are able to get through each day with little appreciation for what we are able to accomplish with healthy, painless feet. However, all of us at some point in our lives will have an ailment with our feet or ankles that will remind us of their importance. There are 26 bones in the foot and ankle. We place one and a half times our body weight with each step. This can rise to seven times our body weight with running. We walk about 1000 miles per year. Each foot has to cushion as much as one million pounds of pressure per hour during strenuous exercise. Problems with the foot and ankle can be compartmentalized into pain or difficulty with shoe ware. These reasons can be divided into three categories, which can overlap: deformity, degeneration, or injury. Deformity Deformity can be present at birth (congenital) and...

Arthroscopy

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:11:13 GMT

Arthroscopy, commonly termed “scoping” is a minimally invasive surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.

The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint.”

In an arthroscopic examination, an orthopaedic surgeon makes a small incision in the patient’s skin and then inserts pencil-sized instruments that contain a small lens and lighting system to magnify and illuminate the structures inside the joint. Light is transmitted through fiber optics to the end of the arthroscope that is inserted into the joint. The arthroscope attached to a miniature television camera, allows the surgeon to see the interior of the joint through this very small incision rather than a large incision needed for surgery.

Some of the most frequent arthroscopic examinations of joints:

Shoulder: Allows minimally invasive repair of rotator cuff tears and injuries to the labrum, biceps and capsule.

Knee: Minimally invasive treatment to cartilage, meniscus and ligaments of the knee.

Elbow: Minimally invasive treatment of injury, degeneration and inflammation.

Ankle: Minimally invasive procedure to evaluate injury or treat arthritis, pain and inflammation.

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:10:42 GMT

Knee The knee is a complex, hingelike joint. With support from cartilage, ligaments, and muscles, the two bones at the joint move over each other so you can straighten and bend your leg. In a healthy knee, the surfaces of the thigh and shinbones are smooth and lubricated by joint fluid so they can roll, rotate, and glide easily over each other. Cartilage covers the bones evenly, allowing smooth movement. Protected by the kneecap and held in place by muscles and ligaments the joint bends freely. Below are topics relating to the knee. Click on a link for more information. ACL Injury: Should it be fixed? ACL Reconstruction Activities After a Knee Replacement Additional Resources on the Knee Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain ...

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Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:17:48 GMT

FREE WI-FI at the ROC - Wireless Internet access is available in the Arlington Clinic waiting area as well as at the ROC Cafe, which is located in the lobby of the connected building. Enjoy a latte at the ROC Cafe and surf the internet while waiting for your appointment. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. ROC's Kayaking Blog - Coming Soon The ROC Run for Education- Reno Orthopaedic Clinic to Produce ‘Run for Education’ 2010 Event RENO, Nev. - Organizers for the ‘Run for Education’ recently announced the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic will handle and produce the 2010 event. The Reno Orthopaedic Clinic will bring new insight and direction to the event and will work with current sponsors, Yamana Gold, Microsoft Licensing and Wal-Mart, to ensure a successful event. All of the proceeds generated from the run, go directly to the Education Alliance of Washoe County to help support the academic and fitness needs of Washoe County school kids. My...

Gregory A. Lundeen, M.D.

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:57:50 GMT

Dr. Lundeen received his medical degree from the University of Utah and did his residency at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has also completed a foot and ankle fellowship in both Sydney, Australia and Oakland, California. He has been practicing at the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic since 2006.

He is subspecialty trained in foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Lundeen is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Ryan E. Dobbs, M.D.

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:53:24 GMT

Dr. Dobbs received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine, and did his orthopaedic residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has also completed an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been practicing at the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic since 2006. Dr. Dobbs is subspecialty trained in Sports Medicine and is a member of the AOSSM (American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine) and the Washoe County Medical Society. Dr. Dobbs is Board Certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is one of the few physicians in Nevada who has his Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine from The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Dr. Dobbs is also an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Presentations at National Meetings Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. Video presentation at the American Academy of...

Meet Our Physicians

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:49:51 GMT

Peter L Althausen MD Martin Jose Arraiz MD Richard W Blakey MD Eric M Boyden MD Timothy J Bray MD James L Christensen MD Ryan E Dobbs MD J. Jay Halki II MD Kirk A Kaiser MD Gregory A Lundeen MD Brett G MenMuir MD Tim O'Mara MD Robert J Parlasca...

Peter L. Althausen, M.D., M.B.A.

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:48:36 GMT

Dr. Althausen received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. While in medical school, he also received an MBA in healthcare administration from the same institution. His orthopaedic residency was completed at the University of California Davis Medical Center. After residency, Dr Althausen completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing at the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic since 2005. Dr. Althausen is subspecialty trained in trauma and focuses on both pediatric and adult fracture care. Special areas of interest include pelvis and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures, and complex polytraumatic injuries. He currently serves as a visiting clinical professor at the University of California Davis Medical Center and UNR. He remains committed to teaching and research. Dr. Althausen has published a variety of articles and textbook chapters and is currently involved...

Timothy J. O'Mara, MD

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:29:06 GMT

Dr. O'Mara received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington in 2006. Dr. O'Mara finished his Pediatric Orthopaedic fellowship in Sydney, Australia in 2007. He joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic in August 2007.

He is subspecialty trained in trauma and pediatric care.

Dr. O'Mara is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

PATIENT FAQs

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:40:34 GMT

What do I need to bring on my first visit?

Please bring all records, x-rays and/or diagnostic testing, identification cards, and a list of all medications you are taking.

How do I refill my medication?

Please contact your pharmacy and they will contact our office. Medications are NOT refilled over weekends, evenings, holidays or afterhours. Please anticipate your medication needs by initiating your request by noon Monday through Friday.

Is my physician available after hours for emergencies?

At least one physician from Reno Orthopaedic Clinic is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.