Joint Pain Relief

Local Orthopedic Doctors Host Event On Joint Pain Relief

Charleston, SC - East Cooper Medical Center and Southern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will host an event on joint pain and how to get relief from this common medical issue. The event will feature local orthopedic specialists, Drs. William Estes and Brodie McKoy where the two experts will speak with attendees about the causes of and treatments for joint pain. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 30 in the medical center's main classroom and lobby from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is free to the public.

According to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, one in three adults suffer from joint pain with knee pain being the most common. "As our baby boomer generation moves into the years where chronic joint pain is very common, we want to make sure they realize treatment is available," explains Dr. Estes, a partner at Southern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine who is board certified in orthopedics and specializes in minimally invasive surgical treatments of shoulder, knee and elbow injuries. "Ignoring joint pain can be a very harmful mistake, creating more health issues down the road."

The registration deadline for the joint pain event is Tuesday, August 23. Attendees can RSVP by calling (843) 884-7031 or online by visiting www.eastcoopermedctr.com and search "Orthopedic" under the events page.

Southern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Southern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, a partner-provider of the East Cooper Medical Center health system, specializes in the care of sports- and trauma-related injuries, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement. They provide comprehensive care throughout the healing process, maintaining close relationships with their patients. As providers, Drs. William Estes and Brodie McKoy bring more than two decades of combined years of specialized medical training and experience. To learn more about the practice and specialists visit www.southernorthosports.com.

East Cooper Medical Center
East Cooper Medical Center is committed to becoming the premiere health care facility in the Lowcountry community by providing quality services, such as 24-hour emergency care, women's services, diagnostics, orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation and nationally recognized spine and reconstructive surgeries. To learn more about the medical center visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.