Who/What:
Tomas Pevny, MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at ValleyOrtho, will present “Innovative Approaches to the Treatment of Knee Pain,” a virtual discussion via Zoom, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The presentation is part of Valley View University (VVU), a series of free educational webinars hosted by Valley View.
Knee pain is a common complaint among adults, affecting nearly one-third of the U.S. population. Knee pain limits function and mobility and impairs quality of life. In this 30-minute webinar, followed by an open Q&A, Dr. Pevny will discuss common causes of knee pain as well as innovative approaches to the treatment of knee pain, including iovera, a non-surgical, FDA-approved treatment for knee arthritis.
Dr. Pevny, who has been practicing in Aspen since 1995, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder injuries, sports medicine, trauma, total joint replacement and joint preservation. He has treated thousands of patients in the Roaring Fork Valley and the world, taught seminars around the globe and helped train orthopedic fellows and residents.
When:
Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. MST.
How:
To register, visit https://vvh.zoom.us/webinar/register/3516880533867/WN_jrPyKNRUS6CkzhSJOJtIFg
Cost: Free
Background:
Valley View professionals know that one doctor’s visit is often not enough to get all questions answered, so VVU strives to provide an opportunity for anyone to learn more in a stress-free environment. Topics include hip and knee pain, men’s health and more, taught by orthopedic surgeons, oncologists and many others. For more information about the upcoming webinars, visit: www.vvh.org/vvu/.
About Valley View
Valley View is an independent, not-for-profit health system based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1955 with funds raised by the community, Valley View Hospital has evolved to serve the healthcare needs of the region. In addition to its 78-bed hospital in Glenwood Springs, Valley View now includes an integrated system of specialty centers and physicians practices providing care in multiple locations across Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle and Mesa counties. Cardiovascular care, including open heart surgery, comprehensive cancer care, neurosurgical and orthopedic care, provide a level of specialty care that enable patients to stay close to home for key healthcare needs. A network of primary care practices support optimal health and the management of patients’ total health. As part of Valley View’s commitment to the community, it hosts health fairs, blood drives, a Kids & Teen Safety Fair and physician-led education series. Valley View has been recognized for performance excellence from Healthgrades, J.D. Power & Associates, Truven Health “Top 100 Hospitals”, Planetree, Survey Vitals and Consumer Reports. PeopleCare. That’s Valley View. www.vvh.org.
About ValleyOrtho
Home to fellowship-trained, experienced surgeons, ValleyOrtho is dedicated to returning patients to the active lifestyle enjoyed in the Roaring Fork Valley. As part of the Valley View family, its surgeons have access to cutting-edge technologies and support services offered in a comfortable environment. ValleyOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused, comprehensive musculoskeletal care in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. ValleyOrtho was formerly Glenwood Orthopedic Center and Foot and Ankle Center at Valley View. For more information, visit vvorthocare.org.
