Orthopedics

The orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians in Reno and Carson City have extensive experience performing surgery to repair torn rotator cuffs.

The hand and upper extremity team at Swift Institute in Reno, Sparks, and Carson City is experienced in diagnosing and treating wrist injuries, including ulnar collateral ligament injury.

Swift Institute orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. Brian Gilmer and Dr. Sean Fitzpatrick, use the MAKO Robotic Total Knee System. A CT scan is taken and allows for accurate planning to...

Before you put up with discomfort and limited mobility any longer, take a moment to learn the facts about knee pain from your local Reno, Sparks, and Carson City knee...

Dr. Brian Gilmer and Dr. Sean Fitzpatrick are pioneering the use of a breakthrough technology called the BEAR® Implant for treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the...

Patients in the Reno, Carson City, and surrounding areas who are suffering from the symptoms of frozen shoulder can rely on the highly trained staff at Swift Orthopedics to develop...

If one of your fingers often locks up when you try to straighten it, you may be experiencing stenosing tenosynovitis, commonly referred to as trigger finger. Because this condition can...

A dislocated shoulder is a common injury, particularly among young athletes and the elderly. In fact, people tend to dislocate their shoulders more often than any other joint in the...

Do you have a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in your elbow? This injury can often cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, tingling, numbness, weakness, or a popping sensation. If...

The board-certified knee specialists at Swift Institute in Reno and Carson City are available to streamline your care and recovery whether your injury is mild and will heal well on...

You may have heard of labral tears in the shoulder, but did you know that you can also experience a torn labrum in your hip? It’s true — a labrum...

The skilled experts at Swift Institute routinely treat sprains. We proudly serve residents of Reno, Sparks, and Carson City and we’ll be glad to do whatever we can to help...

Swift Institute is pleased to provide first-rate treatment for dislocations at our various locations throughout Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and neighboring communities. We’ve been serving this area since 1966, during...

Reno, Nevada and Carson City area residents can feel confident turning to the experts at Swift Institute for arthritis treatment. Since being founded in 1966, we’ve served tens of thousands...

Dr. Rueben Nair, Dr. Brian Gilmer, and Dr. Sean Fitzpatrick at Swift Institute in Reno and Carson City are experienced in ACL surgery. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is located...

Do you need surgery performed on your shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, or hand? If so, you can receive the care you need at Swift Institute. We’re proud to have been serving patients in...

Residents of Reno, Nevada, and surrounding areas can confidently turn to Swift Institute for arthroscopy, an innovative surgical procedure that involves using a small camera to diagnose and repair joint...

Swift Institute is pleased to offer a variety of total and partial joint replacement services to residents of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and surrounding communities. If you are struggling with...

When residents of Reno, Carson City and surrounding Northern Nevada communities need world-class sports medicine, they know to turn to Swift Institute. Our team of board-certified physicians are proud to...

The experts at Swift Orthopedics are pleased to offer treatment for a variety of torn ligaments, including the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), posterior cruciate...

Tendinitis is a condition that develops when a tendon (the fibrous tissue connecting muscles to bones) becomes irritated or inflamed, usually as a result of repetitive motion. It can affect...

The orthopedic experts at Swift Institute are pleased to provide first-rate fracture treatment to the residents of Reno, Nevada, Carson City, and surrounding areas. We’re a full-service clinic that includes...

If you’ve been living with widespread pain for at least three months, and you can’t pinpoint a cause, there’s a chance that you could have fibromyalgia. Fortunately, the experts at...

Musculoskeletal symptoms of pain affect the muscles, ligaments and tendons, and bones. Swift Institute specialists have the most comprehensive services to treat musculoskeletal conditions.

Osteoporosis affects roughly 40 million Americans either because they have been diagnosed with the condition or they are at risk for developing the condition. Osteoporosis means “porous bone”. Osteoporosis is...

If you need to speak with a shoulder specialist in the Reno, Nevada and Carson City area, make an appointment at Swift Institute. Whether you hurt your shoulder playing weekend...

If you need to consult with a hand and wrist specialist in the Reno, Nevada and Carson City area, turn to the professionals at Swift Institute. We have extensive experience...

If you need to see an elbow specialist in the Reno, Nevada and Carson City area, turn to Swift Institute. We are equipped to diagnose and treat a variety of...

Whether you’ve suffered from a spinal fracture or a finger fracture, you need an orthopedic specialist who knows all the latest techniques in fracture care. We offer the most qualified...

If you’ve noticed that one of your toes seems to be permanently bent in the middle, there’s a good chance that you have what’s known as a hammertoe. This condition...

Ankles are complex joints that allow us to perform countless movements, from walking and running to rising on our tippy-toes to reach the top shelf of the kitchen pantry. Most...

At Swift Institute, we’re proud to have a board-certified foot and ankle specialist on staff to help Reno and Carson City, Nevada residents address a variety of foot and ankle...

Swift Institute is pleased to offer a wide array of lower extremity surgical procedures to patients in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and surrounding areas. Whether you need surgery on your...

The team of orthopedic specialists at Swift Institute offers total shoulder replacement services to patients residing in and around Reno, Nevada and Carson City. When you visit our conveniently located...

At Swift Institute, we proudly provide state-of-the-art knee replacement services to residents of Reno, Carson City, Sparks, and the surrounding area. We are committed to helping our neighbors overcome their...

Swift Institute's Dr. Patrick Schafer is trained in anterior approach total hip replacement surgery, a procedure that benefits younger, more active patients and patients who want to return to sports...

If you need elbow replacement surgery and you live in the Reno, Nevada and Carson City area, turn to the orthopedic specialized team at Swift Institute for assistance. We have...

At Swift’s orthopedic Urgent Clinic, casting and splinting techniques are used to immobilize injuries to your bones and/or soft tissue, to allow them to heal. Casts and splints can provide...

Swift Institute has multiple internal injection suites. This means that patient may have the therapy they need in the convenience of our comfortable medical office. The interventional sports and spine...

The overall goal of spine surgery is to get to the root of the problem, while at the same time causing the least amount of disruption to the patient’s lifestyle....

Orthobiologics therapies available at Swift Institute include platelet rich plasma, prolotherapy, bone marrow aspirate therapy, and Lipogems. Orthobiologics is the specialty focused on using new technologies and therapies to address...

The Physical Therapy team at Swift Institute has experience in treating spine as well as musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, orthopedic and sports injuries, vestibular and balance disorders, and pre /...

CoreAlign by Balance Body is designed to help patients improve posture, balance and functional movement. CoreAlign was developed by physical therapist Jonathan Hoffman. The exercises on the CoreAlign stimulate core stability...

What is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)? We are excited to share the latest technologies with our patients. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) is a medical service covered by Medicare, Medicaid and...