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Tuesday, May 14

Joint Preservation vs Replacement: A Biologic Alternative

Join us for a community education event hosted by our orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists at Northwell Health Orthopedics and STARS.

By Northwell Health Orthopedics

Date and time

Tuesday, May 14 · 6 - 7pm EDT

Location

Lenox Health Greenwich Village Community Center

200 West 13th Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10011

About this event

1 hour

If you have damage to your joint cartilage and/or early arthritis, learn about ways to preserve your own injured joint rather than replacing it. This lecture will discuss the usage of various injectable treatments, strength and flexibility training, and restorative joint preserving surgery to relieve symptoms. Hear from orthopedic surgery professionals as well as a physical therapist from Northwell Health.

Speakers:

Etan Sugarman, MD

Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine

Assistant Professor, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Lenox Hill Hospital

Ken Zaslav, MD

Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine

Director of Center for Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine Lenox Hill Hospital/ Northwell Health

Professor, Orthopedic Surgery Zucker School of Medicine : Hofstra University

Co Chair: Biologics Association

Matthew Powers, DPT

Physical Therapist

STARS Astoria

Light refreshments will be served.

Please note that the entrance is at 200 West 13th Street, NOT 30 7th Avenue (ED/Main Entrance).

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Organized by

Northwell Health Orthopedics

We provide specialized multidisciplinary orthopedic care for the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders with the goal of helping patients regain mobility and return to active, independent lives. We offer state-of-the-art services, from diagnosis to surgery and rehabilitation, at our inpatient and ambulatory facilities located throughout Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island andWestchester. Our orthopedic surgeons have pursued subspecialty training fields and utilize a multidisciplinary approach to treat a wide range of injuries.