Save the date of Sunday, November 19, from noon to 4 pm for St. Joseph Medical Center's Orthopaedic and Arthritis Health Fair. Enjoy free screenings, brief educational seminars, time to chat with a doctor or nurse about your questions and lots of orthopaedic displays and information. Don't miss this event!

Here's a sampling of the great activities we have in store for you:

Screenings

• Osteoporosis (bone density) Screening
• Balance and Fall Screening
• Musculoskeletal Assessment

Demonstrations and Displays

• Chair Massages
• Feldenkrais and Tai Chi Demonstrations
• Educational and Equipment Displays

Educational Seminars

• The Latest Advances in Joint Replacement
• Back Care for Golfers
• Massage for Orthopaedic Problems
• Treating Your Foot and Ankle Problems
• The Safe Use of Anti-Inflammatories
• Exercise for People with Low Bone Density
• My Aching Joint...When to use Hot versus Cold to Treat Sore Joints
• And More...

Dear Dr. Sefter:
On behalf of the Senior Pharmacists Association of Maryland, I would like to express our thanks for the continuing education lecture you delivered to our group. Judging from the responses of our members, both verbal and on the evaluation forms provided, your address made a great impact on all of us.

Comments on the evaluation sheets included, "excellent presentation," "very knowledgeable," "great speaker," "well organized, informative presentation ¤ best speaker we ever had." Included were several favorable comments about your patience in answering our questions and your willingness to discuss matters. So that I hope you realize how well received your presentation has been, and how appreciative we are for your efforts in our behalf.

Sincerely,
Abe Glaser, President

OA Physicians Speak at International Spine Meeting

Research conducted by specialists at Orthopaedic Associates' Scoliosis and Spine Center was featured at one of the top spine meetings in the world, the International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, held in Barcelona, Spain.

The Scoliosis and Spine Center has one of the most active spine research programs in the United States. Highlights of the Scoliosis and Center research presented at the meeting concerned disk replacement procedures, spinal fusion techniques and bone graft substitutes.

Drs. Paul McAfee, Ira Fedder and John Sefter at the Scoliosis and Spine Center are involved in many aspects of developing new technologies and procedures in the treatment of spinal disorders. Bryan Cunningham, MSc., an internationally respected scientist, directs the Orthopaedic Associates Research Foundation's spinal research efforts.