This resource section offers information and videos to improve your understanding and awareness of the most common bone and joint conditions and injuries, how they happen and what treatments may be available.
Shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00064 - Rotator cuff tear FAQ’s
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00378 - Dislocation (Instability)
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00529 - Labral tears / SLAP tear
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00627 - Shoulder replacement
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00094
For video instruction, visit http://www.orthoillustrated.com
Select ‘Shoulder’ then select diagnosis from the above list
Hip
- Hip replacement
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00377
For video instruction, visit http://www.aboutstryker.com/hip/procedures
Knee
- ACL surgery
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00549 - Meniscus
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00358
For video instruction, visit http://www.orthoillustrated.com
Select ‘Knee’ then select diagnosis from the above list
- Knee replacement
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00389
For video instruction, visit http://www.aboutstryker.com/knee/procedures
Foot
- Bunion Surgery
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00140
For video instruction, visit http://www.orthoillustrated.com
Select ‘Foot’ then select diagnosis from the above list
Other recommended patient resources:
- http://www.arthritis.ca/livingwitharthritis
http://www.arthritis.ca/livingwitharthritis - http://www.canorth.org
http://www.canorth.org - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/