Osteoarthritis Specialist At Lunch And Learn

Ashlar of Newtown’s April 19 Lunch and Learn program will focus on diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis. This workshop will feature helpful hints in diagnosing serious arthritic conditions with an emphasis on the latest technology, which includes a less-invasive surgery for “Total Knees” and “Viscosupplementation,” an injection treatment program that can improve pain and function for up to a year in almost everyone.

The speaker will be Thomas P. Nipper, MD, senior orthopedic surgeon at Brookfield Orthopedics, vice chairman of surgery at Danbury Hospital, and former chief of orthopedic surgery at Danbury Hospital. Dr Nipper brings more than 30 years of experience as a leading orthopedic surgeon in western Connecticut to the discussion.

The public is invited to attend this seminar from noon to 1:30 pm at Lockwood Lodge at Ashlar of Newtown.

Ashlar of Newtown’s Learning Center sponsors the Lunch and Learn series, which provides the public with health and wellness information presented by area specialists. In addition, a complimentary lunch is served. There is no fee to attend; seating is limited however, and reservations are required to attend.

Reservations for the April 19 workshop can be made by calling Laura Vhay, at 364-3127. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.