“Restoring the Joy of Motion®: Treatment Options for Severe Knee Pain” Seminar by Dr. Manuel T. Banzon to be Held at CentraState in Freehold, New Jersey

Freehold, NJ, August 24, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Orthopedic surgeon Manuel T. Banzon, MD, will present an educational seminar sponsored by DePuy Orthopaedics, “Restoring the Joy of Motion®: Treatment Options for Severe Knee Pain” in the Star & Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus Conference Center Auditorium at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. The seminar will be held on Thursday, August 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., includes a buffet dinner from DePuy and is free and open to the public.

Dr. Banzon will cover topics such as osteoarthritis, treatment options, when knee replacement should be considered, the consequences of delaying treatment, and the advantages and disadvantages of knee replacement. Advancements in knee replacement will be discussed, focusing on computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery and the latest knee implants designed and manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Those interested in attending should call (732) 308-0570 to register.

Dr. Banzon began his orthopedic practice in Freehold in 1979 with the philosophy of providing high-quality and compassionate patient care. Locally, he pioneered the use of minimally invasive surgery in conjunction with computer-assisted surgery in total joint replacement. He has presented several well-received lectures during the past year in the Monmouth County area and enjoys dispersing the “good news” related to advancements in joint health. His fellow surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey regularly give informative presentations on orthopedic health as part of their commitment to the community. The free public lecture series conducted by the surgeons in the Monmouth County area last fall and spring were very well received. Past lectures have covered joint health, sports medicine, joint pain management, and other orthopedic-related topics.

Today, the surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute provide the Monmouth County community with specialists for every orthopedic need. Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute provides advanced medical care in Freehold, New Jersey with leading doctors and surgeons, state-of-the-art technology, and exceptional Patient-Centered, Patient-Focused Care ™. The seven practicing physicians at AOSMI have a combined 100 years of experience providing exceptional orthopedic care to the New Jersey community of Monmouth County.

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