Natrona Heights, Pa., – Alle-Kiski Medical Center’s (AKMC) PriorityCare program will host Michael Miller, MD for a presentation entitled “Joint Replacement Options” on Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital in Harrison.

Joint replacement is the process of removing one’s entire joint and replacing it with a metal prosthesis (artificial joint). Understanding the options, pros and cons is the first step in the decision to choose surgery. Joint replacements often provide a much-needed relief from pain.

Dr. Miller is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He practices with Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedics, Brackenridge and is on staff at Alle-Kiski Medical Center.

PriorityCare is a free membership program offered by AKMC to all adults age 55 or older. Please call 724-226-7339 to register or e-mail: kgiovann@wpahs.org, space is limited.

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