Description
Your hip or knee have been bothering you for a while. You’ve talked to your neighbor, friend, or brother who have all had a joint replacement, but you’re still not sure if it’s the right time for you to consider surgery. In this class, surgeon Meghan Whitmarsh-Brown discusses the science and art of knowing when to say yes to joint replacement, along with other management options available for chronic joint pain. The tour at UNM’s Ortho Center in Rio Rancho consists of visiting multiple labs at Center. Visit the fully functional Tissue Engineering Lab, the cadaver lab, and 3D printing room where additive printing is performed. In addition, see the state-of-the-art rehab area, including a treadmill in the pool along with cameras so that patients can be assessed underwater. Finally, visit the Activities of Daily Life lab where patients practice various home activities. Tour consists of 30 to 45 minutes of standing and walking. Limited enrollment.
Meghan Whitmarsh-Brown, MD, is an assistant professor of Orthopaedics at UNM School of Medicine. She is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and value-based healthcare. She practices at the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center and UNM Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery in Rio Rancho.