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Orthopaedic 
Associates News
June 2010
- New faces- Welcome our newest back office staff-member Mckayla Manguso who takes over for Jacqui managing our medical records conversion project. She studies nutrition/dietetics at UNR when not at work Jacqui accepted an internship at Stanford and we wish her well. Welcome Mckayla, we're glad to have you on the team!
- Congratulations- Dr Davis has accepted the position of "Chief of Surgery" for the medical staff at Northern Nevada Medical Center AND has been elected the Chief of the Orthopaedic Department at Renown Regional Medical Center. He will be an effective advocate for all Orthopaedic Surgeons during these turbulent times. Dr Webster has assumed the position of Managing Partner at Orthopaedic Associates for the next 12 months.
- Electronic Medical Record conversion project. This allows all current and past OA patients medical records to be reconstructed even if they have not been in the office for many years. Electronic storage also allows your medical records and our practice to remain compliant with the HIPPA Privacy Regulations and avoid anyone not authorized from obtaining your confidential medical information.
- Web site benefits for new and established patients- Orthopaedic Associates on line provides the new patient with the opportunity to save waiting time in the office by doing paperwork before your appointment Appointments but also is a valuable tool for our current patients. Check to see if your test has been authorized by your insurance, or see if your surgery date has been confirmed by going to our Current Patients page. Privacy is ensured by using only patient initials matched with the test/surgery date and the name of your doctor. Of course you should call to confirm. Before surgery all patients should visit the Surgery scheduling page for important information. SAVE TIME, USE THE SITE!
- Orthopaedic Associates Office Building now the "Center for Advanced Medicine C"- The Washoe Professional Bldg is now the CENTER FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE C. The closest parking garage is located at the 2nd St Entrance Map. Valet Parking is available at the office building entrance with wheelchairs and handicapped parking for our non-ambulatory patients. Surgery (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT) check-in and admitting locations are still in the Courtyard (Roseview) Bldg next to the 2nd St parking garage. As the only Orthopaedic Surgery office located in the hospitals Professional Center we ask your understanding with all the new construction.
- Please use Email- Email is a great tool for our patients to communicate with the doctors and medical assistants i.e. mailto:drpreston@orthodocsreno.com.(your doctor @ orthodocsreno.com) or mailto:kristin@orthodocsreno.com (your medical assistant @orthodocsreno.com) Get answers to routine questions from our Medical Assistants Kristin, Regina, and Vicky at mailto:medicalassistants@orthodocsreno.com. Billing and appointments (including making/changing/canceling appointments) can be addressed through the Practice Administrator Jeannee Shumway at mailto:practiceadministrator@orthodocsreno.com. Physical therapy appointments/questions can be addressed at mailto:physicaltherapy@orthodocsreno.com.AVOID BUSY SIGNALS ON THE PHONE, USE EMAIL!
- Doctors schedules- Dr Preston will be out the week after Memorial Day and the week after July 4th. Dr's Webster and Davis will be out for most of September for well deserved extended vacations
- Resident Physician/student rotations- All of our orthopaedic surgeons are active teachers in the residency training program and we are proud to help these primary care physicians learn the fundamentals of musculoskeletal medicine to better care for their patients with orthopaedic problems. Our patients are active participants in the education of these young physicians by allowing them to perform a medical history and physical exam, as well as supervised procedures such as cortisone injections and casting. Of course your orthopaedic surgeon will always be the attending physician, performing all operations and directing all tests and treatment, but these trainees can be a valuable resource for routine medical questions.
- Featured problem - Julia is a 52 yr old homemaker who has had pain for years at the base of her R thumb. Lately she can no longer open a jar due to pain and has lost grip strength. Diagnosis? Basal joint arthritis. One of the most common types of hand degenerative joint disease, the basal joint is at the base of the thumb just past the wrist. It controls the motion of the thumb and is important for grip and pinch strength. Like most forms of cartilage wear and tear degeneration with aging, it is easily seen on Xrays and treatment is to relieve pain and improve function. Arthritis medications, cortisone injections and bracing/hand therapy can help. Surgery is reserved for the most severe cases that fail to improve. Julia had a shot and does home strengthening exercises and her pain and function are improved by 75%. Reply to drpreston@orthodocsreno.com. For more info on this condition please go to Medical links. Have a problem and not sure if you need an appointment? Go to Common problems for a short discussion of many conditions that can be treated without formal consultation.