Joint Replacement Lecture at Laurel Ridge
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- Category: Health and Wellness
- Last Updated on Thursday, 25 August 2011 21:36
- Written by Terri Garlick
By Bonnie Leavy-Mello
In celebration of National Rehabilitation Awareness week, Laurel Ridge Health Care Center will host a “Lunch and Learn” lecture on Thursday, September 22, at 12 Noon, 642 Danbury Road (Route 7), Ridgefield , CT. Arthritis of the hip and knee are very common orthopedic concern and the incidence of hip and knee replacements are increasingly more common. Of course, careful consideration should be given to decide what is right for you and understanding your options is crucial.
Dr. John Dunleavy of Danbury Orthopedic Associates will discuss how you would make the decision to have the surgery done, what factors are involved in the decision process, risks involved, the types of surgical treatment options available, and post-operative rehabilitation. He will also go into details of what a person should expect before, during and after joint replacement. With all the advancements over the last decade, joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee are considered relatively safe procedures and have a very high rate of success and patient satisfaction. At this lecture, you will be able to interact and ask questions to the doctors that will help you understand the process from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Dr. Dunleavy is the orthopedic consultant at Laurel Ridge and is an associate attending physician at Danbury Hospital with his specialty focusing on disorders of the hip and knee, including total replacement or reconstructive surgery. He is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington , D.C., where he received both his undergraduate and Doctor of Medicine degrees. Dr. Dunleavy completed his residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York , a teaching affiliate of Columbia University , and his fellowship in Joint Reconstruction at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, an affiliate of Harvard University.
Whether you have just started exploring treatment options or are currently looking for an orthopedic surgeon to discuss knee or hip replacement, this free lunch and learn lecture can help you understand more about what is available to you. Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility committed to providing residents and patients with the highest quality of care available while promoting wellness and health. Laurel Ridge is proud to be celebrating over 17 years of providing excellent care to the communities it serves.
The program is open to all area residents, including adult children and Seniors, and is free with registration. Light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited, so please reserve your place at this event by calling Laurel Ridge at 203-438-8226.
