A Patient's Guide To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Medical Multimedia Group
This resource's purpose is to provide patients suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with information that will help them develop a better understanding of their condition. Topics that are covered include an introduction, the anatomy of the hand and wrist, the diagnosis and the treatment (non-operative and surgical) of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. There is also a link to a page that covers endoscopic carpal tunnel release, as well as links to other sections of the Medical Multimedia Group's website.
A Patient’s Guide to Low Back Pain
A patient information site with in depth information on low back pain. Information included is an introduction, anatomy, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and an interactive demo (in zipped .exe format).
All About Arthritis – Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Information
This comprehensive arthritis resource publishes timely, professionally reviewed, medically accurate information on arthritis. Information covered includes general arthritis, various types of arthritis, pain management, living well with arthritis, and much more. All content, except for the Reuter's news feed, is authored by a physician or other healthcare provider, or reviewed by a member of the site's editorial board before being published.
All About Back and Neck Pain
This resource provides patients with comprehensive information regarding back and neck pain. There is also an impressive collection of articles, which deal with specific back and neck conditions, their diagnosis and treatments.
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - Orthopedic Connection
This site, hosted by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, is an excellent orthopedic resource. The information is organized anatomically that include, the neck, the arm & elbow, the hand, the knee, the shoulder, the spine, the hip, and the foot & ankle. Each category contains valuable information that is divided into fact sheets, patient education brochures and booklets. There is a current news sections, search engine, and links to other orthopedic association sites
Amputee Web Site
The resource offers general information on amputations, as well as, phantom sensation and pain, prosthetic components, and sports and recreation. Also included are links to amputee videos and magazines, special events, world issues, and other amputation related websites.
Arthritis Canada
This excellent Canadian resource deals with many aspects of arthritis. Some features of this site include, a search engine, tips for living well, programs and resources around Canada, and arthritis research and news from Canada and around the world. This is an excellent visual site providing diagrams to enhance understanding.
Arthritis Foundation (Support Site)
“The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.” This site offers news, coping tips, research information, treatment options, medication and alternative therapy information. The site also features a search engine, and a message board.
Arthritis Insight (Support Site)
This award-winning resource is filled with health information pertaining to arthritis. Some features of this site include a search engine, site map, a message board, chat room, photos of the owners and members, free newsletter, greeting cards and jokes. Information available includes facts on arthritis, treatments, medications, disease index, surgeries, tests and labs, alternative therapy, and expert advice.
Arthritis Interactive Tutorial - The Patient Education Institute
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about arthritis. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, arthritis, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of arthritis.
Ask Noah -- Scoliosis
This gateway is provided and maintained by NOAH, a patient information service comprised of several New York based medical and library services. This page provides a large number of links to reputable sources on scoliosis. Includes the basics, causes, diagnosis, care and treatment, complications and related concerns, research, and information resources. An excellent base for gathering information on scoliosis.
Ask Noah About: The Foot and Ankle
This very comprehensive and informative resource begins with the basics, the anatomy of the foot and ankle. Then it discusses, in great detail, the foot types, general foot and ankle care, professional foot and ankle care, and foot and ankle conditions and treatments. Also provided are links to other reputable orthopedic related websites
Back and Neck Pain For Patients
This page provides many links to relevant articles concerning back and neck pain. Also included is information on back and neck disorders and their treatments.
Back Pain
Prepared by The National Library of Medicine, this site contains many useful links to information sources regarding general information, anatomy, clinical trials, coping, diagnosis/symptoms, disease management, prevention/screening and rehabilitation.
Back Pain Answers
Back Pain Answers provides information on a wide range of issues in the subject of back pain. It contains information on diagnosis, pain issues, treatment, back fitness, and proven products. Moderately in depth information is provided in terminology that is easily understood.
Carpal Tunnel Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about carpal tunnel. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms and causes, alternative treatments, surgical treatments, risks and complications, after surgery, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding carpal tunnel.
Common Hand Problems - E-Hand, the Electronic Textbook of Hand Surgery
This is an excellent informative resource on orthopedic hand conditions. The site is organized into 10 categories, which include, Painful Problems, Bent Fingers, Numbness and Tingling, Cuts and Breaks, Lumps and Bumps, Birth Related, Managed Care, Tips on Living with One hand Tied Up, Upper Extremity Exercises, and Alphabetical Index. This site also includes an alphabetical index and links to other respected orthopedic related websites.
Common Shoulder Problems - Medical Multimedia Group
This site's purpose is to provide patients, and anyone who is interested in common shoulder problems, with clear and concise information. Topics that are covered include an introduction, impingement/bursitis, rotator cuff tears, label tears, frozen shoulders, and many others. Also included are links to other sections of the Medical Multimedia Group's website.
Cubital Tunnel Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about cubital tunnel. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms and causes, alternative treatments, surgical treatments, risks and complications, after surgery, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding cubital tunnel.
Elbow Pain Central
Elbow Pain Central gives the elbow pain sufferer and health professions alike the most comprehensive assortment of elbow pain information available. Accompanying each article and information and advice section within the Elbow Pain Central site the visitor can see exactly who has provided the information so that they can be assured that the information is from a reputable source.
Foot Health - Information from the American Podiatric Medical Association
This foot and ankle resource hosted by the American Podiatric Medical Association contains information on foot and ankle orthopedic topics. There is a constantly updated newsroom, and links to other orthopedic related sites.
Fractures and Sprains Interactive Tutorial - The Patient Education Institute
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about fractures and sprains. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, fractures and sprains, treatment, precautions, risks and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of fractures and sprains.
Fractures, Family/Patient Resources - CCHS Digital Library
This section of the College of Community Health Sciences (University of Alabama)'s digital library is a resource on fractures. Each section on this site is a link that leads you to a comprehensive list of sites. Categories include acetabular fractures, cervical spine fractures, head injury, hip fractures, lower extremity fractures, pelvic fractures, spinal fractures, and upper extremity fractures. Also included is link to a general orthopedic section, as well as links to other sections of the CCHS Digital Library.
Golfer's Elbow Central - A Resource For Sufferers
The purpose of this site is to "educate those who suffer from Golfer's Elbow (medial epicondylitis) and to provide them with an easily understood description of what it is and what can be done about it." The information that is covered includes, the anatomy of the arm, the symptoms, and treatment of Golfer's Elbow. Also included is information on CT Cream and the option to sign-up for a free newsletter.
Gout - The Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
This very informative and comprehensive site provides you with a complete overview of the condition known as gout. The information that is featured includes an introduction, the associated risk factors, the diagnosis, acute treatment, long-term management, course of the disease, and a conclusion (*Note* This site requires the "Adobe Acrobat Reader" which can be downloaded at http://www.adobe.com)
Gout Interactive Tutorial - The Patient Education Institute
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about gout. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, joints and arthritis, cause, risk factors, symptoms and stages, diagnosis, treatment, preventing gout and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of gout.
Hip Replacement Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about hip replacement. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms, treatments, surgical, risks, after surgery, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of hip replacements.
Hip Replacement Physical Therapy Interactive Tutorial - The National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about hip replacement physical therapy. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, artificial hips, physical therapy, exercises, heat and ice, do's and don'ts, other activities and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of hip replacement physical therapy.
Knee Arthroscopy Interactive Tutorial - The Patient Education Institute
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about knee arthroscopy. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms, treatments, surgical, risks, after surgery and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of knee arthroscopy.
Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
This resource is designed to help you better understand your exercise/activity program after knee replacement surgery, which is to be supervised by your therapist and orthopedic surgeon. The guide explains with text and diagrams, exercises and activities that can be done after knee replacement surgery.
Knee Replacement Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about knee replacements. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms, treatments, surgical, risks, after surgery and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of knee replacements.
Knee Replacement Physical Therapy Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about knee replacement physical therapy. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, artificial knee, physical therapy, exercises, heat and ice, other activities and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of knee replacement physical therapy.
Low Back Pain - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
This site provides an informative overview of lower back pain. The topics that are covered include an explanation of its prevalence, the diagnosis process, the causes, treatment, need for surgery, prevention, and anatomical information.
Lower Back Pain Home Page
This is the homepage of Dr. Arnold J. Weil’s Rehabilitation Medicine center. It contains information about the doctor and the center as well as back pain information: anatomy and diagnostics, treatment, and other orthopaedic injuries.
Medical Encyclopedia - Dynomed.com
This resource is to provide educational material to aid you in better understanding orthopedics. The site is organized into specific categories: arthritis, elbow & forearm, foot & ankle, general orthopedics, hand & wrist, hips & thigh, knee & lower leg, pediatric orthopedics, shoulder, and spine. All the information is easily readable, and includes computer-generated diagrams.
Orthogate: The Internet Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma
Orthogate is a highly interactive resource containing 7 main categories, and 51 sub-categories. Information includes back, knee, shoulder, hand, wrist, ankle and foot problems, as well as cumulative trauma disorders, and artificial joint replacement. This resource offers, computer generated diagrams, regularly updated news articles, the oldest global orthopedic mailing list, and a large collection of orthopedic related links.
Orthopedic Web Links (OWL)
Orthopedic Web Links (OWL) is a catalogue of orthopedics on the
Internet. OWL's content includes extensive links to topics including: Case Management, Commercial Suppliers, Continuing Medical Education, E-Mail Lists, Evidence Based Orthopedics', National and International Organizations, Orthopedic Topics, Orthopedic Informatics, Patient Information, Personal Digital Assistants for Orthopedics, Presentations, Publications, Surgeons and Clinics, Teaching Resources and links to Universities and Academic Centers
Orthopedics - About.com
This is an excellent guide to orthopedics with a comprehensive environment that includes the best new content, relevant links, How-To's, forums, and answers to questions. There are 28 specific orthopedic categories. The spotlight section presents articles that focus on specific orthopedic topics that are updated constantly. This site also includes a chat section, a free newsletter, and a classified section.
Orthoseek - Pediatric Orthopedics and Pediatric Sports Medicine For Parents
Orthoseek is a comprehensive source of authoritative information on pediatric orthopedics and pediatric sports medicine. The site is organized by an alphabetized index and also includes links to other reputable orthopedic sites, and a message forum.
Orthospine Medical Topics -- Scoliosis
“An educational site developed for the understanding of spinal problems.” This page provides some introductory information on scoliosis including diagrams of different types of deformity. Provided at the bottom of the page are internal links to further information on specific classes of scoliosis: idiopathic, early onset & juvenile, congenital, neuromuscular, and adult scoliosis. Each link provides information and diagrams for the specific type of scoliosis as well as a link to frequently asked questions. Moderately in depth information is provided and this is a good starting point for learning more about scoliosis.
Orthospine Medical Topics – Flat Back
“An educational site developed for the understanding of spinal problems.” This page provides some introductory information on flat back, including diagrams. A link is provided to some frequently asked questions and answers about flat back. Also, there is a link to a case study of flat back, which includes detailed clinical information about a specific case of flat back. Moderately in depth information is provided and this is a good starting point for learning more about flat back.
Orthospine Medical Topics – Low Back Pain
“An educational site developed for the understanding of spinal problems.” This page provides some introductory information on low back pain including diagrams. A link is provided to some frequently asked questions and answers about low back pain. Moderately in depth information is provided and this is a good starting point for learning more about low back pain.
Orthoworld: Musculoskeletal Conditions, Diseases & Disorders
This resource offers a surplus of orthopedic information that is easily accessible due to it's highly organized layout. Covering everything from general orthopedics to specific musculoskeletal disorders (such as osteoporosis, scoliosis, etc.), this site will ensure that your orthopedic questions will not go unanswered. For additional references, the site offers links to highly respected orthopedic and general medical sites.
Osteoporosis Interactive Tutorial - The Patient Education Institute
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about osteoporosis. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, osteoporosis, symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Online
This is a Canadian resource that is dedicated to educating the public about osteoporosis. It includes large text for easy reading. Some of the information covered includes: What is osteoporosis, prevalence, financial costs, signs and symptoms, risk factors, secondary osteoporosis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. A unique feature of this site is that you can calculate your daily calcium intake and compare it with the recommended daily intake according to Canada’s Food Guide.
Osteoporosis Online
Ce site canadien est consacré à instruire le public au sujet de l'ostéoporose. Il est écrit avec du large texte pour faciliter votre lecture. Une partie de l'information couverte inclue: une définition de l'ostéoporose, sa prédominance, les coûts financiers, les signaux et symptômes, les facteurs de risque, l'ostéoporose secondaire, la prévention, le diagnostic et son traitment. Une caractéristique unique de ce site est que sa vous permet de calculer votre consommation quotidienne de calcium et de la comparer avec la consommation quotidienne recommandée par le guide alimentaire canadien.
Osteoporosis Quebec
This Canadian resource offers information about osteoporosis. The site is dedicated to “encouraging, educating, empowering, and assisting in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.” The unique feature of this site is the visual pictures and comprehensive information on the progressive nature of this disease. The site also discusses menopause and its affects on bone tissue, and prevention through calcium supplements, exercise and other measures. The site offers a weekly newsletter as well as a quiz to assess your risk factors of developing osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Quebec
Ce site canadien offre de l'information aux individus intéressés a apprendre au sujet de l'ostéoporose. Ce site a comme mission "d'éduquer, de responsabiliser et d'aider les personnes dans la prévention et le traitement de l'ostéoporose." Une caractéristique unique de ce site est l'inclusion d'images et de l'information exhaustive qui se rapporte sur la nature progressive du maladie. Ce site discute aussi de la ménaupause et l'effet qu'elle a sur le tissue osseu, la prévention par des suppléments de calciums, l'exercise et d'autre manières. Ce site offre une lettre d'affaire d'actualités et des tests pour déterminer vos facteurs de risques pour developé l'ostéoporose.
Questions and Answers About Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
Questions and Answers About Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents - CHILDREN (U.S.)
(http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/scoliosis/scochild.htm)
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases prepared this site. It currently includes eleven questions and answers related to a variety of scoliosis-related concerns, including questions about the right brace to use, whether people can exercise with scoliosis, etc.
Questions and Answers About Shoulder Problems - NIAMS
This resource first answers general questions about the shoulder and shoulder problems. It then answers questions about specific shoulder problems (dislocation, separation, tendonitis, bursitis, impingement syndrome, torn rotator cuff, frozen shoulder, and fracture) as well as shoulder pain caused by arthritis of the shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Injuries Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about rotator cuff injuries. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms and causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of rotator cuff injuries.
Rothman Institute at Jefferson - Patient Care
This informative resource provides a wide spectrum of information, mainly in a question-answer format, on various common orthopedic injuries and problems. The site is split up into 4 categories: Sports Medicine, Joint Info, Spine Info and, Foot and Ankle. This site also allows for video clip downloads of specific treatment procedures.
Rothman Institute at Jefferson - Patient Education\Joint Info
This highly informational resource on knee and hip, allows patients to access information on injuries and treatments of these conditions. Articles are presented in a question-answer format, along with video links and an ask the expert section.
Rothman Institute at Jefferson - Patient Education\Sports Medicine
This highly informational resource on common orthopedic sports injuries, allows patients to access information on injuries and procedures mainly dealing with the knee, shoulder and elbow. Articles are presented in a question-answer format, along with video links and an ask the expert section.
Scoliosis Research Society
“The Scoliosis Research Society has prepared this web site to provide patients, and in the case of children, their parents, with a better understanding of scoliosis, its diagnosis and management.” It includes a very detailed library of information on scoliosis, kyphosis and other spinal disorders. There is also a doctor listing, a glossary of terms, a newsletter, and information on meetings. This is likely the best patient information page for scoliosis and other spinal disorders available on the web.
Scoliosis World (Support Site)
Scoliosis World features a large volume of links categorized into 30 headings for specific information on scoliosis. Also available is a listing of the latest news on scoliosis as well as access to older news archives. An unmediated message board and chat function are presented as well as several polls.
Shoulder Arthroscopy Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about shoulder arthroscopy. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms and causes, alternative treatments, surgical treatments, risks and complications, after surgery, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of shoulder arthroscopy.
Shoulder Replacement Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about shoulder replacement. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms and causes, alternative treatments, surgical treatments, risks and complications, after surgery, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of shoulder replacement.
Spinal Cord Injury Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about spinal cord injury. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of spinal cord injury.
Spine Health, your Back and Neck Pain Resource
Spine Health was created by a team of medical professionals to provide credible, peer-reviewed information on back and neck pain and related conditions. This site provides an impressive volume of information on a large number of topics relating to back and neck conditions. An excellent starting point for learning about any spine-related condition. Highly Recommended.
Sulzer Orthopedics - Patient Resource Center
Sulzer Orthopedics Inc. is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of orthopedic implants for hips, knees, shoulders, and elbows. The patient section on this site offers information concerning orthopedic anatomy, joint replacement surgery (with a focus on the hip and knee), as well as a glossary of terms. Also included are a news section, a collection of patient accounts, and a search engine.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about temporomandibular joint disorders. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, types of TJM disorders, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of temporomandibular joint disorders.
Tennis Elbow Central - A Resource For Sufferers
The purpose of this site is to "educate those who suffer from Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and to provide them with an easily understood description of what it is and what can be done about it." The information that is covered includes, an introduction, the symptoms, treatment, and the prevention of tennis elbow. Also included is information on CT Cream and the option to sign-up for a free newsletter.
Tennis Elbow Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about tennis elbow. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, symptoms and causes, diagnosis, alternative treatments, surgical treatments, risks and complications, after surgery, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of tennis elbow.
The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
This site offers general information on the foot and ankle, which is categorized into the following sections: the adult foot, common foot problems, the foot and ankle, and foot fitness. Also included are specific topics that cover a multitude of feet and ankle conditions.
The Arthritis Society
Provides a quick overview of carpal tunnel syndrome, including who gets it, common causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatments such as rest, splints, medication and surgery.
The Facts About Broken Bones and Fractures
This is a very user-friendly resource on bone fractures. The information is aimed at children, but even adults can learn from it. The site covers topics on, how do bones break, how do broken bones heal, etc. There are also links to other areas of the kid's health site.
The Foot and Ankle - American Academy of Orthopedics Surgeons - Orthopedic Connection
This comprehensive resource offers information on a number of foot and ankle conditions and injuries. For more detailed information, the site offers patient education brochures that cover such topics as common foot problems, bunion surgery, foot exercise and activity guide, etc. Also included are links to other areas of the Orthopedic Connection site.
The Hand - American Academy of Orthopedics Surgeons - Orthopedic Connection
This comprehensive resource offers information on a number of hand conditions. The fact sheets present you with a general look at hand conditions, as well as educational brochures, which cover topics with more detail. Also included are links to other areas of the Orthopedic Connection site.
The Hip - American Academy of Orthopedics Surgeons - Orthopedic Connection
This comprehensive resource offers information on a number of hip conditions. There are fact sheets that present you with a general look
at the condition and then educational brochures that cover more detailed information. Also included are links to other areas of the Orthopedic Connection site.
The Knee - American Academy of Orthopedics Surgeons - Orthopedic Connection
This comprehensive resource offers information on a number knee injuries and conditions. There are fact sheets that present you with a general look at conditions, as well as educational brochures that cover more detailed topics. Also included are links to other areas of the Orthopedic Connection site.
The Scoliosis Association Inc (Support Site)
Located out of Florida, this site is intended as an international information and support site. It contains links to many support group chapters, including one for an Ontario chapter. There are also links to material about the different types of scoliosis, as well as to ‘BackTalk’, which provides updated news concerning this disorder.
Total Hip Replacement: A Guide For Patients
This excellent resource offers extensive information on all aspects of total hip replacement surgery. Written in an easily understandable manor, the topics that are covered include an introduction to total hip replacement, preparation for surgery, the pre-op visit, the day of surgery, after surgery, home exercises, and so on. Also included are links to other pages of the virtual library.
Virtual Hospital - Iowa Health Book - Orthopedics: Patient Guide to Shoulder Surgeries and Injuries
This resource offers comprehensive information on all aspects of shoulder surgeries. The anatomy of the shoulder and the most common surgical procedures are explained, along with information on what to do before, the day of, and after such a procedure has been performed. Also included are links to other web pages hosted by the Virtual Hospital, which contain orthopedic and general medical information.
Virtual Hospital - Iowa Health Book - Pediatric Orthopedics
This resource contains information on common orthopedic problems encountered in childhood, such as scoliosis, and congenital clubfoot. Also included are links to general and specific medical sites, which are also hosted by the Virtual Hospital.
What is Back Pain?
Mayoclinic's offers a highly resourceful and interactive environment to find a wide range of information. Topics that are covered include the causes of back pain, when to seek medical advice, the screening and diagnosis process, treatment, prevention, and self-care strategies. There are also links to other areas of the Mayoclinic site, as well as links to orthopedic associations and organizations.
Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopedics
Wheeless's Textbook of Orthopedics is a highly comprehensive and extensive orthopedic resource. Its well-organized layout includes: an alphabetized index, numerous specific categories, and various search engines. This site also offers orthopedic and general medical links.
Wrist Pain Central
Wrist Pain Central gives the wrist pain sufferer and health professionals a detailed assortment of wrist pain information. Each article, and advice section within the Wrist Pain Central site, provides detailed information along with references so that you can be assured that the information is from a reputable source and is commercially unbiased.
Your Health: Back Pain
This site was prepared in easy to understand language by the Calgary Health Region. It contains general information regarding back pain, as well as suggestions to avoid future problems. Embedded within the text are helpful links to information about more specific back disorders, such as sciatica, ankylosis spondylitis and fibromylagia.
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