Former NHL coach and orthopedic surgeon discuss deep vein thrombosis
in a fun and interactive briefing session at the Hockey Hall of FameTORONTO, Sept. 22 /CNW/ - The number of patients undergoing major
orthopedic surgery is on the rise as the population ages. Knee and hip
replacement patients are at particular risk for venous thromoembolic events
(VTE), or blood clots. Olympic hockey coach, Pat Quinn and orthopedic surgeon,
Dr. Pervez Ali will be at the Hockey Hall of Fame to provide you with a unique
perspective on these issues and to challenge you to a high-stakes game of
Trauma Centre - a Nintendo Wii game that imitates life in the operating room.What In a race against time, media will be tasked with repairing
wounds and preventing virtual patients from dying - something
surgeons do every day.
Prior to the game-off, a briefing will be held with Mr. Quinn and
Dr. Ali who will discuss:
- Why the rising rates of hip and knee replacement surgeries in
Canada are putting more people at risk of developing deadly
venous blood clots
- How to address the gap in treatment that exists in preventing
these blood clots
- The need for more patient education prior to surgery
Who Interviews and photo opportunities available with:
- Pat Quinn, newly appointed coach of the men's national junior
hockey team
- Dr. Pervez Ali, orthopedic surgeon practicing at the
Scarborough Hospital
Where Hockey Hall of Fame
Esso Theatre
Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
When Tuesday, September 23, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 - Briefing
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 - Trauma Centre Game-off
For further information: or to RSVP, please contact Ethan Pigott, Hill &
Knowlton Canada, (416) 413-4744, ethan.pigott@hillandknowlton.ca; Leigha
Cotton, Hill & Knowlton Canada, (416) 413-4757,
leigha.cotton@hillandknowlton.ca
