Orthopedic and Surgical Institute in Reno, Nevada

Orthopedic and Surgical Institute Services

The orthopedic and surgical institute specialists at Sierra Medical Center provide high-quality orthopedic and surgical services. We create effective treatment plans for spine, ankle, knee, hand, shoulder and elbow injuries, which results in patients fully recovering and returning to their normal activities.

Our surgeons perform a variety of open, laparoscopic and minimally-invasive surgical procedures.  Therefore, our surgeons collaborate with a variety of other specialists to provide you with the care you need.

Comprehensive Orthopedic Care at the Orthopedic and Surgical Institute

Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas of Nevada and California provide for many outdoor activities such as hiking, and skiing.  Therefore, if joint pain is keeping you from enjoying these actives, the Orthopedic and Surgical Institute can help.  Our services include:

• Adult reconstruction
• Ankle surgery
• Foot surgery
• Hand surgery
• Joint replacement
• Shoulder surgery
• Elbow surgery
• Spine surgery
• Treatment of traumatic injuries

Spine Surgery

We evaluate and treat patients for a wide range of degenerative and congenital spine disorders. These include:

• Scoliosis
• Spinal stenosis
• Ruptured or herniated discs
• Fractures of the spine
• Arthritis of the spine
• Spinal infections
• Tumors of the spinal column

Hand, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

If you are having chronic problems with your hands, shoulders or elbows, our staff can provide the treatment you need to regain your strength and range of motion. We treat a wide range of conditions including:

• Arthritis (replacement surgery, rheumatoid and degenerative)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Congenital hand injuries and deformities
• Fractures, dislocations, instability
• Rotator cuff disorders
• Upper extremity pain problems
• Work-related and other traumatic injuries

Foot and Ankle Surgery

We can perform surgical procedures to treat various conditions of the feet and ankles including:

• Ankle fractures, arthritis, instability, deformities
• Diabetic foot disorders
• Forefoot abnormalities, deformities, or painful conditions
• Midfoot and hindfoot deformities (congenital, developmental or arthritic)
• Non-united fractures, grafts, internal fixation, electrical stimulation
• Tendon and ligament problems (traumatic or degenerative)
• Traumatic, developmental or congenital deformities

Traumatic Orthopedic Injuries

If you have suffered orthopedic trauma or have had post-traumatic complications, our specialists can provide the care you need. This includes treating blunt and penetrating bone, joint, muscle and tendon injuries; complex open and closed fractures and dislocations, as well as nonunions, malunions and infections.

Special emphasis is placed on the team approach for care and surgical management of orthopedic trauma as well as post-traumatic reconstruction. Services include:

• General surgery
• Orthopedic and spine surgery
• Plastic surgery
• Vascular surgery

Surgical Services

Surgeons at Sierra Medical Center are experienced in a wide range of specialties. They perform minimally invasive and robotic procedures.  Therefore our specialties include:

• Ear, nose and throat surgery
• Cardiac Services
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• General surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic and spine surgery
• Plastic surgery
• Robotic surgery
• Urologic surgery
• Vascular surgery
• Weight-loss surgery