Arthritis and Total Joint Replacement
The impact of arthritis on an individual and that person's family can be devastating. Advanced arthritis of the hip and or knee is accompanied by increasing pain, which becomes relentless. The affected joint stiffens with loss of mobility and function, ultimately causing the loss of functional independence.
Arthritis affects millions of Canadians, with an estimated 3 million people suffering from this disease in Ontario alone. Arthroplasty (Total Joint Replacement) is THE success story in the fight against arthritis. This procedure is usually reserved for those people for whom all medical and physical measures have failed to give relief and restore function.
What It's All About
The 13th Annual Day in Arthroplasty is a non-profit community education initiative hosted by the Hamilton Arthroplasty Group, Hamilton Health Sciences Juravinski Hospital.
The aim of the „Day in Arthroplasty‟ is to empower people suffering from arthritis to make important informed decisions about their own health care. This annual community education initiative is unique in Canada. Over the last 12 years the Annual Day In Arthroplasty has touched the lives of nearly 10,000 people with attendance growing each year. For our 13th Annual we anticipate an audience of 800-1000 guests!
The Day is comprised of a series of presentations from all members of the health care team involved in caring for total joint replacement patients, including: Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anesthetists, Nurses, allied health care professionals, and above all, feedback from patients who have previously undergone total hip and total knee replacement surgery.
Multiple interactive displays are also exhibited by allied health care professionals and contributing sponsors to enhance the educational experience.
The overall focus is to educate and empower patients, as well as the general public, about total joint replacement surgery. The Annual Day In Arthroplasty is a powerful community event, which WILL dramatically improve the quality of many peoples‟ lives.
Who Should Attend?
“A Day In Arthroplasty” is geared toward people with arthritis of their hip or knee who may be considering joint replacement surgery, family and friends are welcome to attend. Although the content is geared toward a lay audience, we also encourage attendance amongst family practitioners, other health care providers and students at all levels.
When and Where?
The 13th Annual Day in Arthroplasty will be held on Friday October 15, 2010 at Liuna Station Banquet and Convention Center, 360 James St. North, Hamilton. Plenty of free parking is available at Liuna Station. The facility is wheelchair accessible. For Directions click here
Doors will open at 8:00am and talks will begin at 9:00am. The event will run until 1:00pm, with a coffee break and display viewing from 10:10 to 11:10. We encourage guests to arrive early!
Do I Have to Register?
Registration is not required and the admission is free, although a suggested donation of $10 per person is gratefully accepted. Tax receipts will be issued for larger donations.
For More Information…
For more information call 905-527-4322 extension 42296 or Here. Photo Gallery
To view pictures from our 12th Annual Day In Arthroplasty held on September 25, 2009 click Here
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