Winter 2010 Seminars
FREE Seminars!
All seminars are free and take place in the hospital auditorium unless otherwise noted. To register, please call 1-888-4GW-DOCS.
Get Back on Your Feet:
The GW Spine Center
Wednesday, February 10, 7– 8:30 PM
Wednesday, March 10, 7– 8:30 PM
Back or neck injury got you down? The GW Hospital Spine Center can help. Orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and pain and rehab specialists work together to treat back and neck problems, from the simple to the complex. Learn how physicians are using advanced technology to treat neck and back pain. Get information about conservative and minimally invasive treatment options that can help get you back to your active life -- without the threat of pain.
Presenters: Anthony Caputy, MD; Joseph R. O'Brien, MD; Warren D. Yu, MD; Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH
Hip and Knee Arthritis:
Diagnosis,
Treatment and Joint Replacement
Wednesday, February 24, 7– 8:30 PMPain in the hip and knee joints can be debilitating, preventing you from leading a full and active life. Discover what you can do to treat your arthritis, and -- in severe cases -- what joint replacement involves. New technology and accelerated rehabilitation have helped to significantly improve the outcome of joint replacement surgery, allowing patients to return more quickly to a normal, healthy lifestyle.
Presenter: James H. Graeter, MD
Innovative Shoulder Replacement Techniques:
Less Pain, Faster Recovery, and Excellent Results
Wednesday, March 3, 7– 8:30 PMWhether it's a result of an old sports injury, rotator cuff tear or osteoarthritis, you've been dealing with shoulder pain long enough. With the help of new shoulder reconstruction techniques and accelerated rehabilitation, the outcome of shoulder replacement surgery has improved dramatically. Find out how state-of-the-art shoulder replacement surgery can speed recovery time, reduce pain and return your quality of life.
Presenter: David M. Lutton, MD
The Richard B. and Lynne V. Cheney
Cardiovascular Institute Seminars
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Wednesday, February 3, 7– 8:30 PMIf you have leg pain while walking or exercising, don't assume it's a normal part of aging. You may be suffering from a disease of the arteries called Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). It often occurs when a build-up of cholesterol plaques narrow the vessels that carry blood to the legs. Find out why PAD is often underdiagnosed, as well as the symptoms and treatment options. You'll learn about lifestyle changes and medications that can help manage most cases of PAD.
Presenter: Ramesh Mazhari, MD
Senior Advantage Seminars
Get Back on Your Feet: The GW Spine Center
Thursday, March 4, 2– 4 PMPresenter: Joseph R. O'Brien, MD
Bone Health: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
Thursday, March 11, 2– 4 PMPresenter: Katelin E. Roth, MD, JD
Dental Innovations: Immediate Function Dental Implants and Teeth in One Day
Thursday, March 18, 2– 4 PMPresenter: Lawrence Singer, DMD
