You are invited to attend my presentation for the local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation on Osteoarthritis--Diagnosis, Treatment and New Directions on Thursday, March 22 from 7-8:30 PM at the Pittsford Community Library.
The theme of the talk will be more like "Osteoarthritis Reality Check for the Cranky Consumer." You'll learn some basics about OA, but most of our time will be spent discussing the pros and cons of various treatments.
Why are pills and exercise enough for some patients, but others need cortisone shots, Synvisc or surgery? What can you expect from joint replacement, arthroscopy or fusion? Why spend so much for a brace? Is "minimally invasive surgery" all it's cracked up to be? Have they invented the magic wand yet?
For more information, and to register, call 585-264-1468. Refreshments will be served; 'Hope to see you there!
