John Randolph Medical Center Offers Free Seminar on New Advances in Spinal Surgery

(HOPEWELL, VA) April 7, 2008 – Spinal surgery to correct common back problems has historically been considered major surgery with unpredictable results. New technology is helping to preserve spinal mobility, as well as improve patient recovery times and decrease pain more reliably than traditional major surgery.

Learn about this new technology in a community seminar offered by John Randolph Medical Center on Tuesday, April 22. The seminar, titled “New Advances in Spinal Surgery,” will be held at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn-South, Appomattox Room, located at 800 Southpark Boulevard in Colonial Heights. It is free and open to the public.

The seminar will be presented by Prakasam Kalluri, M.D., of Colonial Orthopaedics, who will discusses how recent advances in spinal surgery focus on minimal disruption of tissues to accomplish fusion and decompression. Dr. Kalluri will also discuss new devices approved by the FDA in the past two years for artificial disc replacement.

Advance registration is required. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available. To reserve your seat, call MedLine at 800-242-5662.

About John Randolph Medical Center
John Randolph Medical Center, a 147-bed facility located at 411 West Randolph Road in Hopewell, has served the Tri-Cities for over 90 years, providing high quality healthcare services, from oncology and cardiac care to behavioral health and emergency medicine. The facility combines a small-town atmosphere with sophisticated technology commonly found in large urban hospitals. John Randolph is part of the HCA Richmond Health System, the largest healthcare provider and largest private employer in the Richmond metropolitan area. The Cardiac Care services include noninvasive and minimally invasive diagnostics, cardiac catheterization, stress tests and a cardiac rehab program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Oncology Services offers individualized treatment protocols accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, outpatient infusion, chemotherapy, as well as inpatient and surgical services. The ICU/CCU offers eICU WATCH for critical patients, a patient-monitoring system also available at HCA hospitals throughout the Richmond region. The 24-hour Emergency Room offers two distinct treatment areas – a Fast Track designed for non-emergent concerns and an acute section for more serious injury and illness.