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Tired of Achy Bones? Learn What May Give You Relief

Millions of Americans suffer from aches and pains daily. But at what level of distress should you seek help to find relief from your pain? Silver Cross Hospital is offering a lecture series titled Aches & Pains on determining when to seek help, and eliminating soreness in various areas of the body that will educate area residents on how to do so. All participants will receive a GIFT BAG which includes a complimentary joint and back screening performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross, and other items to help you stay active. ($125 Value) 

 

The lecture series schedule is as follows:

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Free Aches & Pains Series:

Hip Pain

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May 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Hospital, Conference Center

Experiencing hip pain and stiffness? Dr. Bradley Dworsky, orthopedic surgeon, will share information on the latest treatment options including arthroscopy and joint preservation.

 

Leg & Back Pain

May 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common spinal problem associated with leg and back pain in people over age 50. Dr. Thomas Hurley, neurosurgeon, will discuss new non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments available to treat this condition.

 

Shoulder Pain

June 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Hospital, Conference Center

Feel out of joint? If you experience painful arthritis in the shoulder and have damage to the surrounding muscles, join Dr. Venkat Seshadri, orthopedic surgeon, to learn about a new procedure—Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

 

Knee Pain

June 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Hospital, Conference Center

Stop limping. Join Dr. Paul Trksak, orthopedic surgeon, for a discussion on recent advances in total and partial knee replacement.

 Register for each program at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325). 

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