Over 200 Attend Ortho Night Out for Total Joint Care Education

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists recently hosted their 9th annual Ortho Night Out on May 8 at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria. This event had over 200 attendees and featured seminars on joint health from Dr. Russell Sticha, Dr. Sig Feierabend and Dr. Emily Monroe. 

Attendees joined Heartland Orthopedic Specialists’ orthopedic experts to learn about the latest advancements in orthopedics, including the practice’s new Mako® robotic-arm system. Throughout the night, over $400 in prizes were given away, and attendees were invited to view surgical implants on the Zimmer Biomet bus in addition to receiving information on how they could improve their quality of life. 

“At Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, helping our patients stay active and healthy is what we do,” says Joint Care Coordinator Angie Miller of Heartland Orthopedic Specialists. “Our doctors and staff are committed to our community’s health, and we are honored to be able to put on this event every year and have the opportunity to offer insight and options to people looking to get the most they can out of life.” 

Event speakers included Dr. Sticha, a board-certified podiatric surgeon who spoke on total ankle replacement; Dr. Monroe, a fellowship-trained specialist who discussed shoulder pain and available treatment options; and joint replacement specialist Dr. Feierabend. Focusing on the latest in joint replacement technology, Dr. Feierabend gave a talk on the state-of-the-art Mako robotic-arm assisted joint replacement system. 

“As an orthopedic surgeon, it is exciting to see such a turnout of people expressing interest in what we do every day and how it can benefit their daily lives and the lives of their loved ones,” says Dr. Feierabend. “With the addition of our Mako system, we will be able to deliver better precision, more natural movement and optimal outcomes to provide long-lasting relief for patients who live with joint pain. Joint replacement just keeps getting better, and everyone deserves to know that.” 
 
To learn about the latest in joint replacement or to schedule an appointment, call the experts at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists at (800) 762-1177 or schedule an appointment online.