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Free Joint Replacement Breakfast Seminar Nov. 21, Wading River
Don't let hip, knee or shoulder pain slow you down.
The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational breakfast seminar on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at East Wind Caterers in Wading River.
To register for the free seminar, call 631-686-7876 or at www.matherhospital.org/joint.
Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead to joint deterioration and pain, and the surgical options available for hip, knee and shoulder replacement. Pre- and post-operative care, rehabilitation, insurance and other related topics will be covered by Mather Hospital representatives. A question and answer period will follow.
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Mather now offers a high-precision robotic assisted partial knee replacement as an alternative to total knee replacement for patients with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis that is generally limited to one portion of the knee. The partial knee procedure removes the damaged portion of the knee and replaces it with an implant, sparing ligaments that are vital for knee stability and preserving healthy bone and cartilage
