Orthopedic Surgeon Thomas Hoerner, MD will present a seminar on the role of MAKOplasty™ for partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement on May 17, 2017, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the ground floor auditorium at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.

Dr. Hoerner will talk about MAKOplasty™  and explain how this computer assisted procedure is used to treat hip and knee pain. He will explain conservative and surgical treatments for osteoarthritis, explain the advantages of different surgical approaches, and explore the differences between the direct anterior and posterior approaches to total hip replacement.

This presentation is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.

Holy Family Hospital, home to the most experienced team of MAKOplasty™ surgeons in the region, is the first hospital in Massachusetts to achieve Advanced Certification in Hip and Knee Surgery from The Joint Commission. Holy family Hospital is also nationally recognized by BlueCross and BlueShield of Massachusetts as a Blue Distinction Center® Plus for excellence in hip and knee replacements.

Holy Family Hospital is located at 70 East St. in Methuen, MA.

For more information about Dr. Hoerner’s seminar, or to register, please call 978-571-5031.