Drexel Hill, PA – Join Richard Levenberg, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with the Crozer-Keystone Human Motion Institute at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, for an informative lecture, “The Downward Spiral: The Impact of Vertebral Body Compression Fractures.” The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, Pa. Light refreshments and a free gift will be available.

Vertebral (spinal) compression fractures can cause pain, loss of height and mobility, and spinal deformities. Dr. Levenberg will discuss the emotional and physical impact of vertebral body compression fractures, who is most at risk and how conditions such as osteoporosis and cancer increase the incidence of compression fractures. He will also talk about the signs and symptoms of compression fractures as well as treatment options (including balloon kyphoplasty).

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with one of DCMH’s renowned orthopedic surgeons. For more information or to register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).

DCMH is a member of the Crozer-Keystone Health System. We’re 5 hospitals, 2,600 doctors and nurses, and 7,100 caring people with 1 vision. Crozer-Keystone. Something to feel good about.