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Client NewsNews Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arthritis Foundation and Stryker Orthopaedics Sponsoring Free Forum At North Cypress Medical Center for Sufferers of Knee and Hip Pain- Area surgeons presenting on arthritis issues and advancements in joint replacement - May 23, 2007 (HOUSTON, TX)North Cypress Medical Center is hosting a free seminar for the general public about new options for arthritis treatment and management on Saturday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m. Currently, more than 70 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis, which is a degenerative disease. The event will feature presentations by three accomplished surgeons from the Advanced Orthopaedics Sports Medicine that are on staff at North Cypress Medical Center: 1. Alain Elbaz, M.D., is sharing information about anterior hip replacement, an approach that lessens the pain and recovery time following surgery. This approach allows the surgeon to reach the hip joint from the front of the hip rather than the side or back without disturbing the most important muscles for hip function. 2. David Mack, M.D., is offering insight related to cutting-edge computer-assisted navigation technologies for knee replacement surgery that allow surgeons to replace joints with pinpoint accuracy and with smaller incisions. He also is introducing attendees to the Triathlon Knee, a gender-specific joint replacement option that is tailored to the patients unique anatomy for a perfect fit. 3. James Fogarty, M.D., is talking about minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures used during hip replacements. This approach utilizes smaller incisions and reduces the amount of muscles and tendons impacted during surgery. Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems faced by Americans, said Kim Jessup, executive director of the Texas chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis impacts basic, everyday activities such as walking, dressing, and bathing, and half of those with arthritis do not realize that treatment options exist to help them, she said. Advancements in knee and hip joint replacement are allowing patients who previously were in severe discomfort, or even disabled, to become pain free and many times return to the activities that they enjoy, said Clint Hampton, south Texas branch manager for Stryker Orthopaedics. New technologies and approaches, like those being discussed at this seminar, have greatly improved the results of joint replacement surgery and allowed patients to recover much more quickly than ever before. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) about 500,000 hip and knee replacement procedures are performed annually in the United States. This figure is expected to increase as the population ages, as baby boomers live more active lives and as arthritis affects more people. Those interested in attending the event can RSVP to the Arthritis Foundation at (713) 942-9063 or tnavarro@arthritis.org. High resolution, digital images of some of the technologies being discussed at the seminar are available upon request. About Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 46 million Americans, including 3.5 million Texans, living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, the nations number one cause of disability. For more information, visit www.arthritis.org. About Stryker Orthopaedics Stryker Orthopaedics is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of orthopaedic products and services. Stryker Orthopaedics offers an extensive orthopaedic product portfolio including hip, knee and upper extremity reconstructive devices, bone cement, trauma implants and bone substitutes. For more information, visit www.stryker.com. About North Cypress Medical Center North Cypress Medical Center is a 92-bed, general acute-care hospital, located at 21214 Northwest Freeway and founded by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, upscale, patient-friendly health care facility for the community. The hospital offers state-of-the-art medical technology in a beautiful, hotel-like environment. For more information, visit www.ncmc-hospital.com. ALL darbyDarnit NEWS RELEASES ALL CLIENT NEWS RELEASES
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