Community Lecture Series by Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Rooney, FACS

Name: Community Lecture Series by Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Rooney, FACS
Start: 2025-11-19T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-19T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Dick Dewees Community And Senior Center

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Dick Dewees Community And Senior Center | Lompoc, CA

This special three-part lecture series features sessions by Lompoc Health’s fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Richard Rooney.
Discover the latest insights on common orthopedic conditions and the advanced treatment options available. Whether you attend one session or all, you'll gain valuable knowledge to help you better understand and manage joint pain, back issues, shoulder discomfort and more.

Sept. 17
Causes and Types of Arthritis
Treatments such as medication, physical therapy, lifestyle changes
Corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid injections
Joint replacement surgery for hips, knees and beyond
Advances in minimally invasive surgery and injections
Oct. 15
Back and Neck Pain – Exploring Treatment Options
Common causes: disc degeneration, herniation, stenosis, muscle strain
Non-Surgical care: physical therapy, injections
When to consider spine surgery and what it involves
Lifestyle changes for long-term spine health
Nov. 19:
Shoulder Problems – From Therapy to Surgery
Common issues – rotator cuff tears, impingement, frozen shoulder, arthritis
Diagnosing shoulder pain – exams and imaging
Physical therapy – what to expect and how it will help
Cortisone shots – benefits and limitations
Surgery – when it is needed and options available