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VOA Surgeon Presents on Computer-assisted Surgery |
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 Orthopedic
surgeon Dr. William Barrett will discuss what's
new in joint replacement surgery on May 17, 5 - 7 p.m. in the Medical
Arts Center on the Valley Medical Center campus.
Hear Dr. Barrett speak about the latest in joint replacement surgery, including smaller incisions and computer-assisted surgery.
Similar to a pilot using navigation equipment to "see" while flying
when visibility is poor, computer-assisted surgery allows orthopedic
surgeons to view areas of the anatomy during hip and knee replacement
surgery.
According to Dr. Barrett, computer-assisted surgery will help enable
less invasive surgery. As incisions get smaller, visualization of the
anatomy also decreases. The computer helps guide the surgeon, making
less invasive surgery more precise and accurate.
"Less invasive surgery offers the potential for less bleeding and less
pain," Dr. Barrett said. "When combined with improved pain management
and better therapy, faster recovery may be realized."
To RSVP for the free seminar on May 17, please call 425-656-5575.
Dr. Barrett is author of "Computer
Assisted Surgery Improved Alignment in Total Knee Replacement: A
Prospective, Randomized and Multi-centered Study" and president of the VOA Research Foundation where he is leading a study comparing the outcomes of
computer-assisted knee replacement with traditional knee replacement
surgery.
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VOA Renton Clinic  4011 Talbot Road S
Suite 300
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425.656.5060
Fax: 425.656.5047
VOA Covington Clinic  27005 168th Pl SE
Suite 201
Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253.630.3660
Fax: 253.631.1591 |
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