Dr. Lauder Performs Area’s First Wrist Replacement Surgery

Anthony J. Lauder, M.D., of Longview Orthopedic Associates Anthony J. Lauder, M.D., of Longview Orthopedic Associates

Anthony J. Lauder, MD, of Longview Orthopedic Associates performed Cowlitz County’s first wrist implant surgery on March 24, 2011.

His patient was Longview resident Rhonda Hall, who had suffered from painful rheumatoid arthritis for 40 years.

The successful procedure has already resulted in significant pain reduction for Hall.

The complete story ("Wrist relief: Woman gets area’s first replacement surgery" by Cheryll Boorgard) was published in the Daily News (Longview) on April 12, 2011.

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