Knock out knee pain at free seminar

Chronic knee pain can result from a variety of conditions from injury to arthritis, the most common cause of disability in the United States. Banner Boswell Medical Center invites the community to “Knock Out Knee Pain,” a free seminar from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 1 in the hospital’s Memorial Hall, 13180 N. 103^rd Drive in Sun City. Light refreshments will be served. Call 602-230-CARE (2273) to reserve a seat.

Dr. James Kort, orthopedic surgeon with Banner Arizona Medical Clinic, and Lori Ramage, PT, Joint Club coordinator at Banner Boswell, will reveal how to keep your knees healthy and what to do if the pain begins to interfere with everyday life.

“Patients shouldn’t have to live with joint pain,” Kort said. “There are a wide range of treatments and interventions available that can help ease pain and in some instances, eliminate it altogether.”

In a 2006 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 percent of adults surveyed reported experiencing some type of joint pain, the most prevalent being knee pain.

One of the primary causes of joint pain, arthritis, results from wear and tear of cartilage that normally provides a cushion during movement, leading to inflammation and pain. According to a 2008 study by the National Arthritis Data Workgroup, 46 million Americans suffer from arthritic disease – equivalent to more than 21 percent of the adult population. By 2030, researchers estimate that 40 percent of American adults will suffer from some form of arthritic disease.