SPANISH FORT, Ala. — Daphne-based orthopedic practice Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C. will host a complimentary Lunch and Learn on Thursday, September 10, focused on chronic knee pain solutions.
Dr. Andrew McGee, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements, and Dr. Andy Harcourt, a fellowship-trained non-surgical sports medicine specialist, will present “Non-Surgical & Surgical Solutions to Chronic Knee Pain – Understanding the Process: When to Choose, What to Expect & Keys to Effective Recovery.”
Event Details
The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with lunch served beginning at 11 a.m., at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, Alabama.
In-person reservations are required for all who wish to attend and must be made by Monday, September 7. No call-in reservations will be accepted. For more information about Baldwin Bone & Joint, call (251) 625-2663 or visit baldwinboneandjoint.com.
Why Chronic Knee Pain Deserves Attention
Chronic knee pain is one of the most common reasons adults in the Gulf Coast region — and across the country — limit their activity, and it can stem from many sources: arthritis and gradual wear over time, old sports injuries, or acute damage from a fall or accident on the job. Left unaddressed, persistent knee pain often leads people to move less, which can set off a cycle of stiffness, weakness and further discomfort.
The good news, specialists stress, is that surgery is far from the only option. Non-surgical approaches — from targeted physical therapy and activity modification to injections and bracing — can deliver meaningful relief for many patients, and knowing when those options are appropriate is a key part of any treatment plan. When surgery does become the right choice, modern techniques have generally shortened hospital stays and sped up recovery compared with a generation ago, but outcomes still depend heavily on preparation and a committed rehabilitation effort afterward.
That decision-making process — when to choose conservative care, when to consider a procedure, and what recovery actually looks like — is exactly what the September 10 session aims to demystify. Pairing a surgical specialist with a non-surgical sports medicine physician lets attendees hear both sides of the decision from clinicians who work together in the same practice.
Education in the Community
Baldwin Bone & Joint has long used free community education events as a way to connect Baldwin County residents with specialists before an injury or condition becomes severe. The Lunch and Learn format keeps the commitment light — an hour, plus a meal — while giving attendees direct access to ask questions about their own knees, hips and activity goals.
Seats are limited by the venue, and organizers encourage early registration before the September 7 deadline. Whether you’re a longtime runner dealing with a nagging ache, a weekend golfer wondering about that persistent swelling, or a family member researching options for an aging parent, the session promises practical, jargon-free guidance on the path from chronic pain back to an active life.