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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:01:11 GMT

PETER ALTHAUSEN, MD Peter L. Althausen, PL, Coll, D, Cvitash, M, Herak, A, O'Mara, TJ, and Bray, TJ. Economic Viability of a Community-Based Level-II Orthopaedic Trauma System. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:227-235. Harris, AM, Althausen, PL, Kellam, J, Bosse, MJ, Castillo, R, and The Lower Extremity Assessment Project (LEAP) Study Group. Complications Following Limb-Threatening Lower Extremity Trauma. J Ortho Trauma 2009Jan;23(1):1-7. Harris AM, Althausen P, Kellam JF, Bosse MJ. Simultaneous anterior and posterior approaches for complex acetabular fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2008Aug;22(7):494-7. Large TM, Kellam JF, Bosse MJ, Sims SH, Althausen P, Masonis JL. Locked Plating of Supracondylar Periprosthetic Femur Fractures. J Arthroplasty. 2008Jul 8. Bray, TJ, Althausen, PL, OMara, T. Growth and Development of the Northern Nevada Orthopaedic Trauma System (NOTP) 1994-2007. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008Apr;90(4):909-14. Semenov S, Kellam J, Althausen P, Williams T, Abubakar A,...

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

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:24:19 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...

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Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:00:30 GMT

The ROC - A Legacy of Excellence in Orthopaedic Patient Care Since 1958 In 1958 our founding physician’s hadn’t realized it yet but they began a legacy here in Northern Nevada and for over 50 years, the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic (ROC) has been committed to providing excellent orthopaedic patient care to our community with special focus placed on athletes, the disabled and the underserved. With multiple offices in Reno, as well as Fallon, Winnemucca and Elko, we provide care across nearly 80,000 square miles. Our physicians are nationally recognized leaders and teachers. With 15 orthopaedic surgeons, 2 physiatrists and 6 orthopaedic subspecialties including spine, hand, total joint, foot and ankle, sports medicine and trauma, ROC offers industry leading orthopaedic solutions for patients of all ages and lifestyles. And, we are the only orthopaedic clinic in northern Nevada with 3 fellow-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon specialists. You will find at least...

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Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:41:17 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 from the ROC Cafe and surf the internet while waiting for your appointment. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit.

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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 partners and I are honored to become a key part of such a successful program that supports and promotes the importance of healthy active lives and education to the youth in our community," said Dr. Eric Boyden, vice president and orthopaedic surgeon with the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic. "We are committed to ensuring the continued success of this event."....MORE

Your Surgery

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:21:47 GMT

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Surgery Center Accreditation

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:53:56 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2008 Contact: Leann Pinguelo Director, Public Relations & Marketing Reno Orthopaedic Clinic (775) 326-5003 - office (775) 843-6190 - cell Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center Earns Accreditation (Reno, Nev.)—The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) has awarded Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center (ROSC) a three-year term of accreditation. Compliance with AAAHC’s rigorous standards implies ROSC’s commitment to continual self-evaluation and improvement. Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an organization is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards and involves self-assessment by the organization, as well as a thorough review by the Accreditation Association's expert surveyors. “When we opened ROSC in March 2008, we were dedicated to complying with the national standards set-forth by AAAHC,” said Casey McNeill,...

Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:49:13 GMT

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Robert J. Parlasca, M.D.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:29:28 GMT

Dr. Parlasca received his medical degree from the University of California, Davis and did his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He maintains a practice in the Reno area, as well as holding regular weekly clinics in Winnemucca, Nevada. He has been practicing at the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic since 1983.

His practice is focused in total joint replacement, including shoulder, hip and knees as well as arthroscopy.

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

Renny Uppal, M.D.

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:25:25 GMT

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.

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Our Nurse Practitioners

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:36:15 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. 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. 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. 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.

ROC MRI and Imaging

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:02:50 GMT

How you should prepare for your MRI procedure »» Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your MRI or injection appointment. »» Examinations may take 15-45 minutes. »» Eat and drink normally. »» Take your regular medication unless your doctor instructs otherwise. »» It may be easier to relax if you don’t drink too much liquid immediately before the scan. »» Wear comfortable clothes without metal fasteners. You may be asked to wear a hospital gown. »» Notify the staff if you have metal in your body. »» If you are unable to keep your MRI appointment, please call 775-785-3429. How we prepare for your procedure »» We will schedule your MRI and follow-up appointment prior to you leaving our office. »» We will contact your insurance company to obtain authorization, if necessary. »» If we are unable to authorize your MRI, you will be contacted to reschedule your appointment....

Surgery Center

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:57:23 GMT

PLANNING FOR SURGERY at ROC SURGERY CENTER Pre-admission Assessment A nurse from the Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center will contact you to schedule a pre-admission appointment up to 10 days 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. »» At the time of your pre-admission appointment, please be prepared to pay your co-insurance, co-payment and/or deductible. Pre-operative Tests Testing may be required dependent upon your surgeon’s orders. When meeting with your pre-admission nurse, he/she will complete the necessary paperwork and instruct you on the locations available for pre-operative testing. »» If you take insulin or any other routine medication, your surgeon or anesthesiologist will tell you how to take the medication the day of the surgery. »» If you take blood thinners, please tell...

Trauma Care

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:41:02 GMT

The Reno Orthopaedic Clinic has been caring for trauma patients and treating fractures for nearly 50 years. There has been a long tradition of well-known fracture surgeons affiliated with the ROC participating in clinical research, producing reviews, and peer reviewed scientific articles. Currently, ROC has the region’s only subspecialty trained fracture surgeons and our specialists help facilitate care with any local physician. Every ROC on-call physician participates in annual fracture education in order to provide our patients with the most accurate and up-to-date fracture treatment.

The ROC’s trauma fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons have been instrumental in developing and establishing the trauma program at the region’s only certified Level-II Trauma Center, Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. Dr. Timothy Bray, ROC’s senior Traumatologist and Orthopaedic Surgeon, leads the Trauma Program both at the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic and Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.

Our Orthopaedic Trauma Team is well qualified, available, and looking forward to providing you with the region’s best fracture care.

Sports Medicine

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:39:04 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...

Spine and Back Care

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:35:05 GMT

The Reno Orthopaedic Clinic’s Spine Team will provide the thoughtful spine health care you are searching for whether a non-surgical or surgical solution, bringing all aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation together in one location. You will find our facility to be a place where all services are integrated into one setting — all designed to provide the best care available under one roof. Our highly trained physicians will tailor your experience to address your specific spine health needs with their state-of-the-art knowledge. At the ROC, patients come first, and we strive to provide ethical and empathetic care every day.

Our services range from treating simple conditions such as herniated discs and low back or neck pain, minimally invasive surgery options to more complex problems such as spinal tumors, scoliosis, and spine fractures. The majority of spine problems can be treated without surgery.

Those individuals who require surgical care, our orthopaedic and spine specialists lead the way by advancing new techniques in their everyday practice. Our rehabilitation team then supports your successful recovery by providing rehabilitation suited to your exact needs.

At the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic our Spine Team consists of board-certified, and fellowship trained orthopaedic and spine specialists, as well as board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, a certified Physician Assistant specializing in the spine, as well as a team of physical therapists who also specialize in spine injuries and rehabilitation.

It is our hope that we may improve the quality of life for each and every one of our patients. We look forward to seeing you at our Clinic.

Shoulder and Elbow

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:32:21 GMT

The shoulder is considered by many to be one of the most complicated joints in the body. Fortunately, our surgeons have unparalleled expertise in the most comprehensive diagnosis and advanced treatment for problems related to the shoulder. Our physicians treat everything from soreness caused by sports activities to the chronic pain of rotator cuff injury or shoulder arthritis. Under the expert care and guidance of our specialty-trained physicians, all shoulder conditions are addressed utilizing state-of-the-art, reconstructive techniques. In conjunction with our team of physical therapists, our patients receive a continuum of treatment that is unsurpassed in this era of specialized care.

Your elbow is an essential part of your daily life. It allows you to work, play and perform everyday activities. Our physicians are well trained in the numerous surgical techniques and non-surgical treatment plans designed to restore function and range of motion. Our specialty-trained physicians understand the intricate workings of this joint. So whether your condition is due to arthritis, a sports injury such as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow, an accident, a work-related injury or a congenital disorder, you can feel confident choosing the ROC for your treatment and care.

Pediatric Orthopaedics

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:30:08 GMT

Children’s anatomy and development make them distinctly different from adults, and therefore, require treatment specific to their physical requirements. Children cannot just be considered “small adults”. A child’s bones, joints and muscles are in the process of growing, and as a result the treatment methods for injury are often different than a similar adult condition. Each bone starts as a cartilage model, which develops and matures into adult bone. During growth, the anatomy of the developing musculoskeletal system changes, producing unique injuries and medical problems in children.

The growth plate is composed of growing cartilage, and allows the bone to grow in length and diameter. The cartilage of the growth plate is not as strong as the surrounding bone, which makes children more susceptible to injuries of the growth plate. Growth plate injuries are especially common in fractures or athletic injuries. These injuries must be treated appropriately, to minimize the chance of permanent growth plate injuries. Growth plate injuries can lead to significant problems with future growth.

Children can also develop overuse injuries around the growth plates. These are especially common because very often children are actively involved in year-round sports. In most cases, these injuries will resolve with rest, alterations in training conditions, and appropriate equipment use. Appropriate treatment of fractures, sprains and dislocations can ensure minimal disturbance of function and a quick return to normal childhood growth and activity.

Hip and Knee

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:27:46 GMT

Hip and knee pain is a common complaint that has many causes. Determining the cause of your symptoms may be straightforward, or it may require special tests to make a diagnosis. Once the cause of your hip pain can be determined, appropriate treatment can begin. Our surgeons have extensive experience, knowledge and expertise in total joint care, partial or total hip and knee replacement, and resurfacing. Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement is available for certain injuries and conditions. Ask your physician if it’s an option for you.

We treat patients with painful hips and knees that have been damaged by arthritis, trauma, or infection. An initial consultation will include a detailed history and physical exam as well as X-ray studies.

Hand and Upper Extremity

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:24:24 GMT

Our physicians perform a broad array of routine hand surgeries such as carpal tunnel release, trigger finger correction, ganglion removal, fracture and injury care. They also specialize in complex reconstruction such as digit and extremity, rheumatoid arthritis reconstruction, congenital and complex pediatric upper extremity reconstruction, and upper extremity joint replacement.

Non-surgical treatment is often offered when applicable, such as casting, injections, and medication, and particular care is taken to inform patients of the spectrum of options available for treatment of their presenting symptoms. Advanced technology, such as digital X-ray, fluoroscopy, and MRI are available in-office to expedite diagnosis and treatment.

Our aim is to restore optimal function and use of the hand and upper extremity with modern non-surgical treatment, surgical skills and advanced technology.

Foot and Ankle

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:19:49 GMT

Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with problems of the musculoskeletal system of the foot and ankle. This includes the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles tendons, nerves, and skin.

Our foot and ankle surgeon uses medical, physical, and rehabilitative methods as well as surgery to treat patients of all ages. We perform reconstructive procedures, treat sports injuries, and manage and treat trauma of the foot and ankle.

Whether you are injured playing sports, at work, or at home, your foot deserves highly skilled care. Our foot and ankle specialist is highly qualified to address virtually any foot and ankle condition.