Who/What:
Daniel O’Connor, MD, orthopedic joint revision surgeon at ValleyOrtho, is pleased to present “Advancements in Knee Replacement,” a virtual discussion via Zoom on Wednesday, April 3. The presentation is part of Valley View University (VVU), a series of free educational webinars hosted by Valley View.
In this 30-minute webinar, followed by an open Q&A, Dr. O’Connor will discuss the latest advancements in knee replacement surgery. Dr. O’Connor is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and adult joint reconstruction.
An expert in joint replacement and revision surgery, Dr. O’Connor specializes in working with patients seeking a joint replacement or needing a second joint replacement surgery. He also has advanced training in robotic-assisted surgery which enables his patients to recover more quickly with less pain.
When:
Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. MST.
How:
To register, visit https://vvh.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917098265729/WN_ch-UEA-jT4O1chHaZeteMQ
Cost:
Free and open to the community.
Background:
Valley View professionals know that one doctor’s visit is often not enough to get all questions answered, so VVU strives to provide an opportunity for anyone to learn more in a stress-free environment. Topics include hip and knee pain, men’s health and more, taught by orthopedic surgeons, oncologists and many others. For more information about the upcoming webinars, visit: www.vvh.org/vvu/.
About Valley View
Valley View is an independent, not-for-profit health system based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1955 with funds raised by the community, Valley View Hospital has evolved to serve the healthcare needs of the region. In addition to its 78-bed hospital in Glenwood Springs, Valley View now includes an integrated system of specialty centers and physicians’ practices providing care in multiple locations across Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle and Mesa counties. Cardiovascular care, including open heart surgery, comprehensive cancer care, neurosurgical and orthopedic care, provide a level of specialty care that enable patients to stay close to home for key healthcare needs. A network of primary care practices supports optimal health and the management of patients’ total health. As part of Valley View’s commitment to the community, it hosts health fairs, blood drives, a Kids & Teen Safety Fair and physician-led education series. Valley View has been recognized for performance excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Pathway to Excellence), Healthgrades, J.D. Power & Associates, Truven Health “Top 100 Hospitals”, Planetree, Survey Vitals and Consumer Reports. PeopleCare. That’s Valley View. www.vvh.org.
About ValleyOrtho
Home to fellowship-trained, experienced surgeons, ValleyOrtho is dedicated to returning patients to the active lifestyle enjoyed in the Roaring Fork Valley. As part of the Valley View family, its surgeons have access to cutting-edge technologies and support services offered in a comfortable environment. ValleyOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused, comprehensive musculoskeletal care in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. ValleyOrtho was formerly Glenwood Orthopedic Center and Foot and Ankle Center at Valley View. For more information, visit vvorthocare.org.