Mercy Health – Springfield Orthopedics and Sports Medicine announces that Gregory P. Carozza, DO, a board certified orthopedic surgeon, will present a lunch and learn lecture titled “Knee Arthritis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments.” The lecture takes place at noon on Wednesday, November 7 at Urbana Champaign County Senior Center, located at 701 S. Walnut Street, Urbana, OH 43078.
Age is a major risk factor for arthritis of the knee. For some individuals, it may be hereditary. For others, arthritis of the knee can result from injury or infection or from being overweight. Dr. Carozza will answer questions about knee arthritis, including how it’s treated and things you can do to avoid the pain.
The event is free and open to the public but space is limited. Call 937-484-6387 to RSVP by Sunday, November 4.
Dr. Carozza is a joint replacement surgeon, specializing in knee, hip and shoulder replacements. He practices from Mercy Health – Orthopedics and Sports Medicine locations in Urbana and Springfield.
Mercy Health – Orthopedics and Sports Medicine provides expert orthopedic care for bones, muscles, tendons and joints. From advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments to superb orthopedic rehabilitation and therapy programs, our orthopedists and sports medicine specialists will get you back to your active life.