Explore Treatment Options at WCH Orthopedic Seminars

Are you struggling with hip, knee or shoulder pain and wondering what your options are? Wood County Hospital offers monthly orthopedic seminars, alternating between hip and knee pain and shoulder pain every other month.

Hip & Knee Seminar with Dr. Carlos Gomez

Dr. Carlos Gomez, orthopaedic surgeon, leads the Hip and Knee Pain seminar, providing information on the details of hip and knee replacement surgery. He discusses cutting-edge treatment options, including the Anterior Advantage hip replacement and personalized knee replacement surgery using the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted technology.

During the seminar, Dr. Gomez will discuss the anatomy of the hip and knee, how they function and what causes pain. He'll also discuss common knee conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, their causes, symptoms and how they can progress. Non-surgical and surgical treatment options will be discussed, along with what to expect from a knee or hip replacement and the recovery process.

Whether you're seeking relief from hip or knee pain, this session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to explore your treatment options. You can register for this seminar by visiting https://www.woodcountyhospital.org/medical-services/orthopedics/register-for-a-joint-replacement-seminar.

Shoulder Pain Seminar with Dr. Osama Elattar

Dr. Osama Elattar, orthopaedic surgeon, will lead the Should Pain seminar, where he will talk to you about the two effective treatments for shoulder pain: Shoulder Arthroscopy and Shoulder Replacement.

During this seminar, you'll learn insights into rotator cuff tears and shoulder arthritis, including the anatomy of the shoulder, different types of tears, causes, risk factors and common symptoms. Dr. Elattar will explore both non-surgical and surgical approaches and the three main techniques used for rotator cuff repair.

He will also discuss the different options for shoulder replacement surgery and who would benefit most from it. You will gain practical tips on preparing for surgery, what to expect during recovery and important do's and don'ts post-procedure.

This seminar is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to explore shoulder pain treatment options and take a step towards living pain-free. You can register for this seminar by visiting https://www.woodcountyhospital.org/medical-services/orthopedics/register-for-an-orthopedic-footankle-seminar.