OAZ’s Dr. William Allen addressed arthritis and joint replacement at the Genesis “Silver Sneakers” Exercise program on June 21, 2010. His presentation was titled, ““Learn How To Beat Joint Pain.”

As a bone and joint expert, Dr. Allen reminds to prevent arthritis by:
• Protecting your knees
• Diversifying your workout
• Finding the right athletic shoes

For those who already suffer from arthritis, a study presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows total knee replacement can successfully relieve pain and improve function in patients with advanced knee arthritis.

Dr. Steven Kimberly of Orthopaedic Associates in Zanesville recently shared with WHIZ-TV the benefits of partial knee replacement over total knee replacement.

Read the story and see great photos at www.whiznews.com/content/news/local/2010/03/04/partial-knee-replacement.

To learn more about partial knee replacement from Dr. Kimberly, Genesis is holding a presentation Monday, March 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Genesis-Bethesda Meeting Rooms 1,2 and 3. It is free to the public and there will a representative from Orthopaedic Associates on hand if residents would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Kimberly. To register, call (740) 455-4949.