Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) proudly announces Nevada’s very first Opioid-Free Orthopedic Surgery Program.  This program sets a new standard in patient care. Join us in championing this innovative approach that prioritizes health and wellness without reliance on opioids.

This comprehensive initiative offers patients effective, non-addictive pain management solutions for common orthopedic procedures. This program sets a new standard in musculoskeletal care and aims to significantly reduce opioid use and enhance long-term health outcomes for patients across Nevada.

The Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center’s certification is deeply personal for ROC’s CEO, Lisa Mead, whose commitment to combatting opioid addiction stems from a personal experience after her son was in a motorcycle accident and became addicted to opioids during his recovery.

The opioid crisis is a significant public health concern, and ROC is dedicated to minimizing opioid dependence following surgical procedures. Did you know that 70% of opioid addiction starts with a legal prescription?  ROC’s opioid-sparing approach involves multimodal pain management protocols. These methods aim to reduce the need for opioid-based pain relief.

This accomplishment underscores ROC’s commitment to innovative pain management techniques and patient-centered care. This milestone was marked by Sanjai Shukla, MD performing the first opioid-sparing hip replacement surgery at the Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center.

“We take great pride in pioneering opioid-sparing surgery through the OSCAR (Opioid Sparing Care And Recovery)™ program,” says Renny Uppal, MD, ROC’s President. “ROC’s dedication to patient well-being goes beyond the operating room, and we believe this surgery center recognition highlights our commitment to delivering innovative and compassionate care.”

About ROC

Reno Orthopedic Center has been a member of the Northern Nevada community for over 60 years. With 35 surgeons and 2 fellows, the ROC covers every orthopedic subspecialty including hand and upper extremity, joint replacement, foot and ankle, sports medicine, spine, trauma, orthopedic oncology, and bone health. ROC also has two walk-in clinics (ROC Express), five physical therapy locations, advanced radiology technologies (e.g. MRI), and its own Reno Orthopedic Surgical Center. As the area’s only Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), ROC is uniquely qualified and accredited to perform outpatient procedures by a highly trained and vastly experienced team of specialized orthopedic surgeons. By using the most advanced medical care and a multidisciplinary staff, ROC physicians provide excellent, comprehensive orthopedic care for their patients.