Steamy heat and muggy humidity sap often trigger your painful arthritis. You are not alone; 80 percent of adults over age 55 have osteoarthritis. Learn the best ways to tame arthritis in all seasons at “Arthritis: A Common Problem with Many Treatment Options,” Tuesday, May 1 at 11 a.m. in Vineyard Center.
Dr. Jothi Murali-Larson MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, and chair of Orthopaedics at Good Samaritan Hospital, will cover: common symptoms of osteoarthritis, contributing factors, options for treatment, and basic information about total knee and total shoulder replacement.
In addition, Dr. Murali will answer your questions, to ensure you gain greater understanding of arthritis. The name of this medical condition, which often stops us from gardening, golfing, and playing with our grandchildren, comes from the Greek words arthro-, meaning “joint,” and “-it is”, meaning “inflammation.” Arthritis, or joint inflammation, can be a major cause of physical disability and psychological distress.
While arthritis may be a common health condition, Dr. Murali-Larson is rare in her field of orthopaedic surgery. Women make up a mere 6 percent of orthopaedic surgeons. Moreover, Dr. Murali-Larson also serves as chair of the orthopaedic department at Good Samaritan Hospital. Only a handful of women serve as Department Chairs in Orthopaedic surgery—a tribute to Dr. Murali-Larson’s dedication, skills, knowledge and reputation. A Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Murali-Larson completed her Orthopaedic surgery residency and Trauma fellowship at Brown University and her Sports Medicine fellowship at U.C. Davis. Dr. Murali-Larson treats arthritis of the shoulders and knees and performs joint replacement surgery at Good Samaritan. Asked about her what drew her to Orthpaedic Surgery, Dr. Murali-Larson said, ‘I love the way form meets function. I’ve has always had an interest in building and fixing things. I also played a lot of sports and have had a lot of injuries. I find getting patients back to doing what they love to be rewarding in a concrete way. I seek to engage patients with active listening, to understand each patient’s goals and priorities—and to work collaboratively—with good teamwork—to meet those goals and priorities.”
Regardless of the season, cool your arthritis flares. Register now for “Arthritis: A Common Problem with Many Treatment Options” to be held May 1. Register online at https://vmavillages.vgcc.club and click on “Register for Programs.” Or call the office at 408-238-4029.
