Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) is sponsoring the Sedona Library Lecture Series. The Tuesday, Nov. 29 lecture, Sports Injuries and Prevention, will feature Orthopedic Surgeon Brian Duggan, M.D. The lecture begins at 5 p.m. at the Sedona Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona. To R.S.V.P. or for more information on this free event, call 928 639-6551.

Dr. Duggan will discuss surgical and non-surgical treatment options for sports-related injuries and preventative therapies to maintain healthy bones and joints.

Specializing in sports-related injuries, Dr. Duggan performs shoulder total shoulder replacements and reverse shoulder replacements; arthroscopic shoulder rotator cuff repairs; instability surgery of the shoulder; knee ligament reconstructions; hip arthroscopy; and total and partial hip and knee replacements. Having trained at Baltimore’s Shock Trauma Center, Dr. Duggan has extensive knowledge in the treatment of orthopedic fracture of all extremities.

Dr. Duggan is the newest physician to join Verde Valley Orthopedic Associates, a service of Verde Valley Medical Center. VVMC’s orthopedic physicians specialize in the surgical and non-surgical treatment options for arthritis, tendonitis, work- and sports-related injuries and back injuries, as well as joint replacement. To learn more about Verde Valley Orthopedics, visit VVMCOrthopedics.com.

Dr. Duggan is accepting new patients, with office locations in Cottonwood, Sedona and Camp Verde. To make an appointment with Dr. Duggan, call 928 634-1112.

The Sedona Library Lecture Series, sponsored by VVMC, offers various health-related educational topics to benefit the community. The lectures feature prominent speakers who are experts in their field.

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