Free Information A-Z

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About this information

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The information available from the links below is reliable, easy-to-read (plain English) and, in some cases, easily avaialble for print. This information is recommended by the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

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Orthoinfo, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons page for patients, is here. Their information is notated (AAOS).

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Orthoanswer, a web site developed for patients by a fellow Australian orthopaedic surgeon, is here. Their information is notated (Au)

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NHS Choice, the website of the National Health Service in the UK, is here. Their information is notated (NHS).

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 To use this page

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• Look for the topic you would like information on.

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• The subjects underneath are all sorted alphabetically.

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• A-L are in the left column, M-X are in the right column.

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• Click in the link

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• For example - for hip arthritis, scroll down to the "H" section, find "hip arthritis", and click on the link.

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Alternatively use the "search" or "find" feature in your browser to locate the word or phrase you are looking for on this page.

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The default/usual keys to press to find things in most web browser is Ctrl+F.

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Any/all patients being considered for surgery will be shown this information as part of their "informed consent" process.