Hosted virtually by the Ridgefield Library TODAY Thursday, September 10, the presentation helps potential surgery patients understand if they are ready and what to expect.
The decision to have elective surgery is never an easy one and joint replacement surgeries are no exception. Many factors — including pain level, range of motion, strength, stability, age, lifestyle, alternative therapeutic options, comfort with surgery — contribute to the decision and the timing.
In “When to Say When: Am I Ready for a Joint Replacement?,” John Dunleavy, M.D., Total Joint Specialist, and Hip and Knee surgeon with OrthoConnecticut, and Gigi Weiss, MSPT, Director of Rehabilitation Services at RVNAhealth, highlight the decision-making process as well as discuss the before, during and after of joint replacement surgeries.
The panel discussion is being hosted virtually by the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, September 10 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Attendees may register at the Ridgefield Library website. To learn more, please contact RVNAhealth at 203-438-5555 x1033 or RehabCenter@RVNAhealth.org.
About the Presenters
RVNAhealth and OrthoConnecticut are frequent partners in the treatment and care of joint replacement patients, with OrthoConnecticut performing life-changing surgeries to restore mobility and strength, and RVNAhealth working with patients before and after surgery to optimize their treatment and help ensure a successful recovery.