Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Orthopedic Care in Reno
Founded in 2009 by Dr. Paul Shonnard, Nevada Orthopedics was established with a clear mission: to deliver exceptional orthopedic care rooted in compassion, dignity, and personalized attention. Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive, high-quality treatment that prioritizes successful patient outcomes and long-term mobility. With over three decades of experience in joint replacement surgery, we specialize in minimally invasive techniques that reduce recovery times and enhance patient comfort. Dr. Shonnard, a Nevada native and board-certified orthopedic surgeon, brings deep expertise in hip and knee replacements, utilizing advanced pain management protocols to optimize recovery. Our approach emphasizes understanding each patient's unique lifestyle goals, ensuring care plans are tailored to support their individual needs.We are committed to transparency, ethical practice, and maintaining the highest professional standards in every aspect of our work. By combining technical precision with a human-centered philosophy, we aim to help patients regain functionality and return to the activities they cherish. Our outpatient procedures, including same-day ambulation for hip and knee replacements, reflect our dedication to innovation and patient convenience. Through decades of service in Reno, we have built a reputation for excellence grounded in measurable outcomes and compassionate care. Our focus remains unwavering: to empower patients through expert orthopedic solutions that enhance their quality of life.
Services
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Joint Replacement
Osteoarthritis Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in joint replacement surgery.
- Our minimally invasive techniques reduce recovery times and complications.
- Personalized care plans address each patient's unique lifestyle goals.
- Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced trauma fellowship training.
- Outpatient procedures enable same-day ambulation and faster recovery.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
What people say
Exceptional care
Successful outcomes
Compassionate approach
Expertise
Faster recovery
Services
Hip Replacement
Our minimally invasive posterior hip approach uses smaller incisions and preserves soft tissue, reducing complications while enabling immediate weightbearing. This outpatient procedure separates muscle fibers without injury, ensuring faster recovery and lower risks of fractures or implant misplacement. Patients benefit from advanced pain management techniques developed through decades of clinical experience.
Knee Replacement
Dr. Shonnard's two-decade expertise in minimally invasive knee replacement focuses on preserving tendons and ligaments through smaller incisions. As an outpatient procedure, it allows same-day ambulation with immediate weightbearing. Our approach combines technical precision with accelerated recovery protocols, minimizing hospital stays and optimizing functional outcomes for active lifestyles.
Shoulder Replacement
Specialized shoulder replacement solutions use customized prostheses tailored to individual anatomy, restoring mobility and alleviating pain. Though less common than hip/knee replacements, our approach achieves comparable success rates by focusing on active lifestyle restoration. Each procedure addresses unique patient needs while maintaining long-term joint functionality.
Joint Replacement
As regional experts in joint replacement, we perform hundreds of hip and knee procedures annually using minimally invasive techniques. Combined with advanced pain management, this approach reduces blood loss, shortens hospital stays, and accelerates recovery. Our focus on outpatient care reflects commitment to both clinical excellence and patient convenience.
Osteoarthritis Treatment
Our osteoarthritis management combines joint replacement expertise with personalized rehabilitation strategies. By addressing both immediate pain relief and long-term mobility preservation, we help patients maintain active lifestyles. Treatment plans integrate surgical and non-surgical options tailored to disease progression and individual activity levels.
People
Dr. Paul Shonnard
Founder & Orthopedic Surgeon
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 30+ years of joint replacement experience. Completed trauma fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery. Practices in Reno since 1996, specializing in minimally invasive techniques.
Questions
What orthopedic services do you specialize in?
We specialize in hip, knee, and shoulder replacements using minimally invasive techniques. Our expertise includes osteoarthritis treatment and advanced joint reconstruction procedures.
How experienced is your surgical team?
Dr. Shonnard has performed joint replacements for over 30 years, completing hundreds of procedures annually with a focus on outpatient recovery protocols.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine minimally invasive techniques with personalized care plans, emphasizing immediate mobility and tailored prosthetic solutions for each patient's lifestyle.
What's the recovery time for joint replacement?
Most patients walk the same day with outpatient procedures. Full recovery typically takes 3-6 months, supported by customized rehabilitation plans.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with major insurance providers. Contact our office for specific coverage verification and billing inquiries.
