Hip problems are topic of January 9 presentation

Lewiston, Maine - “Preventing a Hip Fracture” and “Preparing For and Recovering From Hip Surgery” are the subjects of a special presentation set for January 9 at Central Maine Medical Center.

Swapna S. Gummadi, M.D., a hospitalist at Central Maine Medical Center, will discuss how someone can reduce their risk for a hip fracture in three easy steps. Her presentation will focus on simple home safety modifications that can substantially cut an individual’s risk of falling.

An orthopaedic surgeon from Central Maine Orthopaedics in Auburn will discuss “Preparing For and Recovering From Hip Surgery”.

Gummadi completed her residency training at the Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program in Lewiston. She served a hospitalist fellowship at CMMC. She holds a bachelor’s degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y., and earned her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies.

“Preventing a Hip Fracture” and “Preparing For and Recovering From Hip Surgery” will be offered on January 9 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Chairmen’s Rooms on the lower level of the 12 High Street medical office building in Lewiston.

The presentation is being sponsored by the Orthopaedic Institute of Central Maine, a partnership of Central Maine Medical Center and Central Maine Orthopaedics.

To register or for more information, call 783-1328. Registrations can also be made via email at RSVP@cmogroup.org