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Orthoinfo (AAOS/USA)
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Rehabilitation exercises/handouts
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CHILDRENS CONDITIONS
Bone, Joint, and Muscle Infections in Children
Congenital Muscular Torticollis (Twisted Neck)
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy)
Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine
Lawn Mower Injuries in Children
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap)
Patient Story: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Patient Story: Chiari Malformation and Scoliosis
Scoliosis: Frequently Asked Questions
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Spinal Deformity in Children with Myelomeningocele
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Thighbone (Femur) Fractures In Children
Throwing Injuries in the Elbow in Children
LUMPS, LESIONS AND CANCERS
Extra-Abdominal Desmoid Tumors
Osteofibrous Dysplasia and Adamantinoma
Periosteal and Soft Tissue Chondromas
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
SPORTS (SOFT TISSUE) INJURIES
Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Female Athlete Triad: Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting
Heat Injury and Heat Exhaustion
Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap)
Pes Anserine (Knee Tendon) Bursitis
Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia)
Sprains, Strains and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries
Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint Disorders
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Throwing Injuries in the Elbow in Children
BROKEN BONES AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle)
Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fractures
Cervical Fracture (Broken Neck)
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
Distal Femur (Thighbone) Fractures of the Knee
Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow
Distal Radius Fractures (Broken Wrist)
Female Athlete Triad: Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting
Femur Shaft Fractures (Broken Thighbone)
Fracture After Total Hip Replacement
Fractures of the Proximal Tibia (Shinbone)
Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Lawn Mower Injuries in Children
Osteoporosis and Spinal Fractures
Radial Head Fractures of the Elbow
Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist
Scapula (Shoulder Blade) Fractures
Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems
Shoulder Trauma (Fractures and Dislocations)
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Thighbone (Femur) Fractures In Children
Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft Fractures
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
ARTHRITIS
Adult Spondylolisthesis in the Low Back
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Cervical Spondylosis (Arthritis of the Neck)
Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
Osteoarthritis of the Hip Animation -
Osteoarthritis of the Knee Animation -
Patient Story: Orthopaedic Trauma and Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
BONE HEALTH
Active Families: The Foundation for a Lifetime of Bone and Joint Health
Calcium, Nutrition, and Bone Health
Guidelines for Preventing Falls
Osteoporosis Prevention Starts Early
Physical Activity for Persons with Mental Retardation
Seniors and Exercise: Starting An Exercise Program
Smoking and Musculoskeletal Health
The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Bone, Joint, and Muscle Health
Vitamin D for Good Bone Health
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Glossary of Orthopaedic Diagnostic Tests
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NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS AND MEDICATIONS
Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor's Visit
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Managing Arthritis Pain With Exercise
Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Scoliosis
Treatment Options for Low Back Pain
Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Viscosupplementation Treatment for Knee Arthritis
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ARTHROSCOPY (KEYHOLE SURGERY)
ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Preparing for Surgery - Learning Modules
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
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PREPARING FOR SURGERY
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Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Before and After Total Joint Replacement
Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor's Visit
Patients Are Important Members of the Healthcare Team
Preparing for Low Back Surgery
Preparing for Surgery - Learning Modules
Preparing for Surgery: Health Condition Checklist
Preparing for Surgery: Medication Safety Checklist
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
Scoliosis Surgery: Things to Consider
Surgical Safety Checklist: Steps Your Healthcare Team Takes
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JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY
Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Before and After Total Joint Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
Obesity, Weight Loss, and Joint Replacement Surgery
Orthopaedic Evidence-Based Medicine
Patient Story: Ankle Joint Replacement
Patient Story: Osteoarthritis and Total Knee Replacement
Patient Story: Posttraumatic Arthritis and Total Knee Replacement
Patients Are Important Members of the Healthcare Team
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Preparing for Surgery - Learning Modules
Preparing for Surgery: Health Condition Checklist
Preparing for Surgery: Medication Safety Checklist
Preventing Infection After Joint Replacement Surgery
Questions and Answers About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision Total Hip Replacement
Revision Total Knee Replacement
Surgical Safety Checklist: Steps Your Healthcare Team Takes
Total Hip Replacement Procedure
Total Joint Replacement: Questions Patients Should Ask Their Surgeon
Total Knee Replacement Procedure
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Total Joint Replacement: Questions Patients Should Ask Their Surgeon
RECOVERY FROM SURGERY
Activities After Hip Replacement
Activities After Knee Replacement
Alternative Methods to Help Manage Pain After Orthopaedic Surgery
Dislocation After Total Hip Replacement
Foot and Ankle Conditioning Program
Managing Pain With Medications After Orthopaedic Surgery
Preventing Blood Clots After Orthopaedic Surgery
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program
REHABILITATION EXERCISE HANDOUTS
Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation Exercises
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises
Spine Rehabilitation Exercises
FITNESS AND EXERCISE
Active Families: The Foundation for a Lifetime of Bone and Joint Health
Flexibility Exercises for Young Athletes
Physical Activity for Persons with Mental Retardation
Selecting Home Exercise Equipment
Seniors and Exercise: Starting An Exercise Program
Sports Injury Prevention for Baby Boomers
Starting a Strength Training Program
Tips for a Safe Running Program
Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible
SPORTS INJURY PREVENTION
A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes
Flexibility Exercises for Young Athletes
Horseback Riding Injury Prevention
Martial Arts Injury Prevention
Sports Injury Prevention for Baby Boomers
Tips for a Safe Running Program
Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible
Winter Sports Injury Prevention
HOME AND RECREATIONAL SAFETY
Family Violence: Healthcare Professionals Can Connect Patients to Community s
Guidelines for Preventing Falls
Horseback Riding Injury Prevention
Inline Skating Injury Prevention
Motorcycle Safetypublic service announcement
Playground Safety: Tips for Kids
Prevent Snow Shoveling and Snowblowing Injuries
Preventing Back Pain at Work and at Home
Preventing Back Pain: Tips for New Moms
Safety Guide for Mature Drivers
Scooter-Related Injury Prevention
Tips for Lifting and Carrying Luggage
NHS Choice (UK)
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Illnesses with an impact on orthoppaedics and surgery
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CHILDRENS CONDITIONS
SPORTS (SOFT TISSUE) INJURIES
Sports Injuries - Cartilage damage
Sports Injuries - Physiotherapy
Sports Injuries - Shin splints
BROKEN BONES AND OSTEOPOROSIS
NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS AND MEDICATIONS
Anticoagulant medicines - Warfarin
Anti-inflammatories, non-steroidal
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Painkillers - Children's medicines
Steroid - Topical corticosteroids
PREPARING FOR SURGERY
Anaesthesia - General anaesthetic
Anaesthesia - Local anaesthetic
Mitral valve problems and operations
FITNESS AND EXERCISE
Fitness - Physical activity guidelines for adults
Fitness - Physical activity guidelines for over 65s
Fitness - Physical activity guidelines for under fives
ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS
Blood clot - Arterial thrombosis
Blood clot – Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Blood clot - Pulmonary embolism
Complex regional pain syndrome
Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP)
Impingement syndrome (trapped shoulder tendon)
Knee surgery, anterior cruciate ligament
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
ILLNESSES AND TOPICS WITH AN IMPACT ON ORTHOPAEDICS AND SURGERY
Nail abnormalities - Fungal nail infection
Nail abnormalities - Ingrown toenail
Onychogryphosis (overgrown nails)
OSA (obstructive sleep apnoea)
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Protein C, Protein S or antithrombin deficiency