William Charlton, M.D. to present lecture on joint replacement

4/8/2015

William Charlton, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Tyler Memorial Hospital will present a lecture on the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments for should, hip and knee on Thursday, April 30 at 5 p.m. in the Full Meeting Room at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The seminar will also help individuals with arthritis determine when it is time to consider a total joint replacement. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.

The free educational seminar is offered by the Joint Center at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The Joint Center at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is a comprehensive program based on a national best practice model for hip and knee replacement, and structured around the fundamental principle of wellness. The Joint Center incorporates the most advanced, minimally invasive, advanced analgesic and rapid-recovery techniques in joint replacement within an environment that maximizes patient recovery through education, a culture of early mobility, family involvements, and group interaction. Community education to increase awareness of musculoskeletal diseases, and their latest treatment options, is also an integral part of the program.

To register, please call 570-552-7423.