Orthopedic Lecture Attracts Large Gathering

4/13/2016

SCRANTON, Pa. (April 14, 2016) – More than 80 people attended a recent seminar presented by Dr. John Doherty, orthopedic surgeon, at Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Dr. Doherty discussed ways to control chronic joint pain and treatment options such as physical therapy, steroid injections and knee replacement surgery. He also talked about techniques to help prevent, diagnose and treat knee arthritis.

Attending the event are, from left: Maggie Lipperini, executive director of orthopedic and neurosciences at Regional; Yvonne Brogan, Orthopedic Institute RN coordinator; Nicole Kovalchik, Orthopedic Institute nurse; Doherty; Fran Zurn, and Anita Snyder, operating room nurses; and Courtney McNulty, physician assistant.