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Orthopaedic 
Associates News
June 2008
- Orthopaedic Associates Office Building Renamed- The Washoe Professional Bldg is now the CENTER FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE B. 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.
- Dr Davis heads playground project for Reno- As part of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons program to help reduce childhood playground injuries Dr Davis is spearheading our local effort to build a new playground in Reno incorporating the latest safety technology. Many local Orthopaedic Surgeons from different practices will contribute and help construct this facility. Stay tuned for future developments.
- Congratulations- Dr Preston has been named by the Consumer Research Council as one of "America's Top Orthopedists" in their 2008 edition. This independent review is based on patient (consumer) feedback, insurance company assessment of cost-effective treatment and utilization of "best practices" protocols to produce top notch medical care for his patients. You can help all our doctors and staff provide better service by filling out the Treatment questionnaire and faxing, emailing or dropping off with the receptionist.
- New X-Ray Machine Installation 6/27/2008 Closes Office- In our effort to provide the best for our patients we will close the office Friday 6/27/2008 to install a new X-ray machine resulting in better imaging, faster processing and safer low dose imaging. The new system should be up and running by 6/30/2008 and patients should notice no inconvenience as we hope to eventually transition to digital imaging.
- 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.
- New faces- Whitney has joined our ranks of part-time staffers helping manage medical records.
- 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!
- Please use Email- Email is a great tool for our patients to communicate with their doctors i.e. mailto:drpreston@orthodocsreno.com.(your dr@orthodocsreno.com). Get answers to routine questions from our Medical Assistants Ali, 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:officemanager@orthodocsreno.com . Physical therapy appointments/questions can be addressed at mailto:physicaltherapy@orthodocsreno.com.AVOID BUSY SIGNALS ON THE PHONE, USE EMAIL!
- Doctors schedules- All doctors out 6/27/2008 for X-ray installation and 7/4/2008 for the holiday.
- 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 - Sasha is a 67 yr old with a painful red ingrown toenail for the last 2 wks. She denies injury and has had this problem before on the other foot. Diagnosis? Paronychia. Ingrown toenails can break the skin at the edge of the nailbed and lead to infection. Proper trimming at the edges of the nails to give a slightly tapered appearance can prevent this problem. Podiatrists can care for and help prevent this problem but any Orthopedist can treat this common problem in the office without surgery. Sasha was treated with removal of part of the toenail using local anesthetic, foot soaks and a short course of oral antibiotics which cured the infection in a week. She was subsequently referred to a local Podiatrist for continuing routine foot care. 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.