(Photo Provided) From left are the panelists from Tuesday’s WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center Dinner with the Docs event: Dr. Alexander Conti, MD, orthopedic trauma surgeon; Dr. Lunden Ryan, orthopedic trauma surgeon; Physician Assistant Casey Brunetti, pain management specialist; and Chad Corliss, doctor of physical therapy and orthopedic physical therapist.

MARIETTA — WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center played host to nearly 150 patients from Marietta and surrounding communities at its Dinner with the Docs “Joint Decisions: Expert Insights on Orthopaedic Care and Managing Pain” event on Monday, June 24, at the Lafayette Hotel.

Event participants engaged in a discussion highlighting local orthopedic treatment options and an integrated approach to managing joint pain.

Topics covered with orthopedic specialists and health care professionals included joint pain, surgical intervention, physical therapy and pain management.

The evening’s featured panelists included:

* Dr. Alexander Conti, orthopedic trauma surgeon

(Photo Provided) Dr. Lunden Ryan, orthopedic trauma surgeon at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, provides a one-on-one demonstration to event attendees following the Dinner with the Docs event Tuesday at the Lafayette Hotel.

* Dr. Lunden Ryan, orthopedic trauma surgeon

* Physician Assistant Casey Brunetti, pain management specialist

* Chad Corliss, doctor of physical therapy and orthopedic physical therapist

Camden Clark Director of Specialty Care Services Debra Proctor served as the panel moderator, while Vice President of Ambulatory Services Vince McClosky provided a welcome and opened the evening’s discussion.

“Living with daily joint pain is the unfortunate reality for many individuals across the Mid-Ohio Valley,” McClosky said. “Events like Dinner with the Docs allow us to connect with these members of our community and guide them toward resources — whether that’s orthopedic surgery, pain management or physical therapy — that can significantly improve their mobility and quality of life.

(Photo Provided) WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center leaders, managers and clinic staff in attendance are pictured with the panelists following Tuesday’s Dinner with the Docs event.

“Having direct access to the area’s clinical experts in an open setting is invaluable to patients and can help empower them to take the next step in their care journey,” he said. “Providing opportunities such as this strengthens our continued commitment to ensuring high-quality, convenient care is accessible to all within the region we serve.”

The orthopedic team at Camden Clark specializes in procedures and conditions ranging from joint replacements of the knee, hip and shoulders, pediatric orthopedics, trauma injuries, sports injuries, metabolic bone disorders, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, hand and shoulder disorders, distal bicep tears, nerve compression symptoms and more, according to a release from the hospital.

Patients may call 304-648-4051 to schedule an appointment. More information is available online at https://tinyurl.com/3n9zw9zz.

The Dinner with the Docs events hosted on a quarterly basis provide opportunities to hear directly from a panel of physicians and clinicians representing key medical specialties, while enjoying a heart-healthy meal. Dinner with the Docs is presented in part by iHeart Radio and North Bend Wealth Management.