(Miami, FL) August 31, 2007 ‑ Carlos Lavernia, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., medical director of the Orthopaedic Institute at Mercy Hospital, presented at the highly competitive and very prestigious American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina which was held on June 13 – 16, 2007. The AOA holds an annual meeting in different areas around the world each year where members assemble to discuss, debate and learn new issues about the specialty of orthopedics.
Dr. Carlos Lavernia presented a paper titled “Multimodal Pain Management & Arthrofibrosis in Primary TKR”. The objective of the paper was to assess the effect of a multimodal pain management protocol on the development of arthrofibrosis after primary total knee arthroplasty. This was one of five reconstruction papers presented as a Discussion Poster.
“It was an honor to be given the opportunity to present at the AOA Annual Meeting,” said Dr. Lavernia. “To be recognized by the AOA to this degree represents the talent and expertise offered at the Orthopaedic Institute at Mercy Hospital.”
The American Orthopedic Association is the oldest and most distinguished orthopedic association in the world. Members of the AOA are recognized for having made a significant contribution in education, research, or the practice of orthopedic surgery.
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Mercy Hospital, nationally recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence and patient satisfaction, is Miami-Dade’s only Catholic Hospital. Established in 1950, it is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph and a part of Catholic Health East. A 483-bed acute care hospital, staffed by over 900 physicians representing 28 medical specialties, its Centers of Excellence include: The Heart Center at Mercy Hospital, the Miami Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital, and the Orthopaedic Institute at Mercy Hospital. Mercy Hospital is located at 3663 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL.
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