Orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Barrett will discuss what’s new in joint replacement surgery on May 17, 5 – 7 p.m. in the Medical Arts Center on the Valley Medical Center campus.
Hear Dr. Barrett speak about the latest in joint replacement surgery, including smaller incisions and computer-assisted surgery.
Similar to a pilot using navigation equipment to “see” while flying when visibility is poor, computer-assisted surgery allows orthopedic surgeons to view areas of the anatomy during hip and knee replacement surgery.
According to Dr. Barrett, computer-assisted surgery will help enable less invasive surgery. As incisions get smaller, visualization of the anatomy also decreases. The computer helps guide the surgeon, making less invasive surgery more precise and accurate.
“Less invasive surgery offers the potential for less bleeding and less pain,” Dr. Barrett said. “When combined with improved pain management and better therapy, faster recovery may be realized.”
To RSVP for the free seminar on May 17, please call 425-656-5575.
Dr. Barrett is author of “Computer Assisted Surgery Improved Alignment in Total Knee Replacement: A Prospective, Randomized and Multi-centered Study” and president of the VOA Research Foundation where he is leading a study comparing the outcomes of computer-assisted knee replacement with traditional knee replacement surgery.