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About Orthopaedics
Bone and Joint Decade
Career in Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Fast Facts
Orthopaedics
Specialty Care Works
What Is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon?
What is a Hand Surgeon?
En Español
Ortopedia (Orthopaedics)
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Arthritis
About Arthritis
Arthritis: An Overview
Juvenile Arthritis
Living With Arthritis: Health-Related Quality of Life
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Test Your Arthritis Knowledge
Foot and Ankle
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Hand and Wrist
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Thumb
Arthritis of the Wrist
Hip
Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Knee
Arthritis of the Knee
Frequently Asked Questions about Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee Osteoarthritis Statistics
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
En Español
Artritis de la Rodilla (Arthritis of the knee)
Osteoartritis de la Cadera (Osteoarthritis of the Hip)
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Arthritis of the Knees
A Patient's Experience with Degenerative Arthritis
A Patient's Experience with Degenerative Joint Disease
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Hip
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Knees
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
A Patient's Experience with Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
A Patient's Experience with Total Hip Replacement
A Patient's Experience with Two-Incision Hip Replacement
Prevention and Safety
Staying Active As You Age
Treatment and Rehabilitation
New Techniques to Restore Articular Cartilage
Nonsurgical Treatment
Exercise and Bone and Joint Conditions
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate Clinical Trials
How to Use Crutches, Canes and Walkers
Viscosupplementation Treatment for Arthritis
What Are NSAIDs?
Postoperative Care
Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
Surgical Treatments
Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy
Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
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Broken Bones and Injury
Dislocations and Separations
Hip Dislocation
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Chronic Shoulder Instability
Elbow Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Trauma
En Español
Desgarro Meniscal (Mensical Tear)
Fractura de Colles (Colles Fracture)
Fracturas de los codos en los niños (Elbow Fractures in Children)
Fracturas del Antebrazo en los Niños (Forearm Fractures in Children)
Las fracturas (Fractures)
Rotura de tobillo (Broken Ankle)
Torcedura de Tobillo (Sprained Ankle)
Fractures
Fractures: An Overview
Fractures: Types and Treatment
Growth Plate Fractures
Nonunions
Stress Fractures
Foot and Ankle
Ankle Fractures
Heel Fractures
Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Talus Fractures
Toe and Forefoot Fractures
Hand and Wrist
Distal Radius Fracture (Colles' Fracture)
Finger Fractures
Hand Fractures
Thumb Fractures
Wrist (Scaphoid) Fracture
Hip
Hip Fractures
Pelvis Fractures
Knee and Leg
Fractures of the Proximal Tibia
Pediatric Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
Shinbone Fractures
Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Broken Arm
Broken Collarbone
Elbow Fractures in Children
Forearm Fractures in Children
Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
Radial Head Fractures
Shoulder Trauma
Spine and Neck
Cervical Fracture
Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Other
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder After Orthopaedic Trauma
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Elbow Fracture and Bone Graft
A Patient's Experience with Trauma: Multiple Fractures
A Patient's Experience with Trauma: Multiple Open Fractures
A Patient's Experience with Vitamin D Deficiency/Fragility Fracture
Prevention and Safety
Care of the Aging or Post-Traumatic Knee
Falls and Hip Fractures
Preventing Hip Fractures
Sprains, Strains and Other Injuries
Sprains and Strains: What's the Difference?
Sprains, Strains and Other Soft Tissue Injuries
Foot and Ankle
Sprained Ankle
Hand and Wrist
Animal Bites
Fingertip Injuries/Amputations
Human Bites
Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)
Nerve injuries
Sprained Thumb
Wrist Sprains
Hip
Hip Strains
Snapping Hip
Knee and Leg
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
Hamstring Muscle Strain
Muscle Strains in the Thigh
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Shin Splints
Other
Frostbite
Heat Injury
Muscle Contusion (Bruise)
Muscle Cramp
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Burners and Stingers
Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Injury)
Shoulder Impingement
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Throwing Injuries in the Elbow
Spine and Neck
Herniated Disk
Lumbar Disk Herniation
Neck Sprain
Tears and Instability
Hand and Wrist
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Knee and Leg
Common Knee Injuries
Meniscal Tear
Patellar Tendon Tear
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Unstable Kneecap
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
Chronic Shoulder Instability
Common Shoulder Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator Cuff Tears: Frequently Asked Questions
Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
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Children
Broken Bones and Injury
Elbow Fractures in Children
Forearm Fractures in Children
Growth Plate Fractures
Pediatric Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Throwing Injuries in the Elbow
Diseases and Syndromes
Bowed Legs
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome: Musculoskeletal Effects
Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Injury)
Juvenile Arthritis
Limb Length Discrepancy
Muscular Dystrophy
Neurofibromatosis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Foot and Ankle
Clubfoot
Flexible Flatfoot in Children
Intoeing
Hip
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
Perthes Disease
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Snapping Hip
Knee and Leg
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Spine and Neck
Back Pain in Children
Congenital Torticollis (Twisted Neck)
Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine
Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Atlantoaxial Subluxation
A Patient's Experience with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
A Patient's Experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
A Patient's Experience with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
A Patient's Experience with Scoliosis
A Patient's Experience with Scoliosis - Bracing
Prevention and Safety
Pedestrian Injuries and Children
At Play
Backpack Safety
Helmet Use
Inline Skating Injury Prevention
Prevent Heely Injuries
Prevent Scooter-Related Injuries
Recreational Activities and Childhood Injuries
Skateboarding Safety
Sledding Injury Prevention
Summer Safety: Tips for the Pool
Motor Vehicle
All-Terrain Vehicle Safety
Child Safety Seats
Playground
Playground Safety Checklist
Playground Safety Guide
Playground Safety: Tips for Kids
Resources
What Is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon?
Sports and Exercise
Activity and Exercise
Female Athletes: Health Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting
Flexibility Exercises for Young Athletes
Physical Activity for Children
Physical Activity for Persons with Mental Retardation
Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls
Sports
Flexibility Exercises for Young Athletes
High School Sports Injuries
High School Sports Injuries: Safe Return to Play
Return To Play
The Young Athlete
Sports Injury Prevention
Gymnastics Injury Prevention
A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes
Baseball Field Safety
Baseball Injury Prevention
Basketball Injury Prevention
Football Injury Prevention
Golf Injury Prevention
Helmet Use
Hockey Injury Prevention
Running Injury Prevention
Skiing Injury Prevention
Soccer Injury Prevention
Swimming Injury Prevention
Tennis Court Safety
Tennis Injury Prevention
Tips for a Safe Running Program
Volleyball Injury Prevention
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Care of Casts and Splints
Children's Clubfoot: Treatment with Casting or Operation?
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Diseases and Syndromes
Arthritis
Arthritis: An Overview
Juvenile Arthritis
New Techniques to Restore Articular Cartilage
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Test Your Arthritis Knowledge
Children
Bowed Legs
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome: Musculoskeletal Effects
Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Injury)
Juvenile Arthritis
Limb Length Discrepancy
Muscular Dystrophy
Neurofibromatosis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Foot and Ankle
Clubfoot
Flexible Flatfoot in Children
Intoeing
Hip
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
Perthes Disease
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Snapping Hip
Knee and Leg
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Spine and Neck
Back Pain in Children
Congenital Torticollis (Twisted Neck)
Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine
Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
En Español
Dedo en gatillo (Trigger finger)
Distrofia simpático refleja (Sympathetic reflex dystrophy)
El Pie Zambo (Clubfoot)
Inflamación del hombro (Shoulder Bursitis, Tendinitis)
La Escoliosis (Scoliosis)
Los Dolores de la Espalda Inferior (Low back pain)
Osteoporosis
Pie diabético (Diabetic Foot)
Quiste Sinovial o Ganglión (Ganglion Cysts)
Síndrome del Túnel Carpiano (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Tendinitis de deQuervain (deQuervain's Tendonitis)
Foot and Ankle
Ankle
Achilles Tendonitis
Foot
Adult (Acquired) Flatfoot
Clubfoot
Diabetic Foot
Flexible Flatfoot in Children
Heel Pain
Morton's Neuroma
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Sesamoiditis
Toes
Bunions
Claw Toe
Corns
Hammer Toe
Ingrown Toenail
Intoeing
Morton's Neuroma
Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
Hand and Wrist
Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compartment Syndrome
Rabies
Finger/Thumb
Boutonnière Deformity
Dupuytren's Contracture
Trigger Finger
deQuervain's Tendinitis
Hand
Dupuytren's Contracture
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Wrist
Ganglion (Cyst) of the Wrist
Kienböck's Disease
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome of the Wrist
deQuervain's Tendinitis
Hip
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
Hip Bursitis
Osteonecrosis of the Hip
Perthes Disease
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Snapping Hip
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
Knee and Leg
Bowed Legs
Limb Length Discrepancy
Knee
Goosefoot (Pes Anserine) Bursitis of the Knee
Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
Osteonecrosis of the Knee
Pain Syndromes
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
Compartment Syndrome
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Tests
Osteoporosis and Falls
Osteoporosis in Men
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
Prevention
Calcium
Early Prevention of Osteoporosis
How to Keep Your Bones Healthy
Osteoporosis Prevention
Preventing Bone Loss
Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls
Symptoms
First Fracture May Be a Warning Sign
What Is Your Risk for Osteoporosis?
Other
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Injury
Infections
Lyme Disease
Muscle Cramp
Myositis
Rabies
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Compartment Syndrome
Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Injury)
Tendonitis of the Long Head of the Biceps
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Elbow
Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Pain
Spine and Neck
Chordoma
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Deformity
Congenital Torticollis (Twisted Neck)
Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine
Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
Pain Syndromes
Back Pain in Children
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spondylosis
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Sciatica
Tumors
Bone Tumor
Chordoma
Enchondroma
Ewing's Sarcoma
Fibrous Dysplasia
Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
Metastatic Bone Disease
Multiple Myeloma/Plasmacytoma
Osteochondroma (Bone Tumor)
Paget's Disease of Bone
Unicameral (Simple) Bone Cyst
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En Español
Enfermedades y Síndromes
Artritis de la Rodilla (Arthritis of the knee)
Dedo en gatillo (Trigger finger)
Distrofia simpático refleja (Sympathetic reflex dystrophy)
El Pie Zambo (Clubfoot)
Inflamación del hombro (Shoulder Bursitis, Tendinitis)
La Escoliosis (Scoliosis)
Los Dolores de la Espalda Inferior (Low back pain)
Osteoartritis de la Cadera (Osteoarthritis of the Hip)
Osteoporosis
Pie diabético (Diabetic Foot)
Quiste Sinovial o Ganglión (Ganglion Cysts)
Síndrome del Túnel Carpiano (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Tendinitis de deQuervain (deQuervain's Tendonitis)
Huesos Rotos y Otras Heridas
Desgarro Meniscal (Mensical Tear)
El calzado (Shoes)
Fractura de Colles (Colles Fracture)
Fracturas del Antebrazo en los Niños (Forearm Fractures in Children)
Las fracturas (Fractures)
Rotura de tobillo (Broken Ankle)
Torcedura de Tobillo (Sprained Ankle)
Los Hijos
Fracturas de los codos en los niños (Elbow Fractures in Children)
Prevención y Seguridad
Caídas de escaleras en otoño (Ladder Safety)
Prevención de Dolor en la Baja Espalda (Preventing Back Pain)
Recursos
Glosarios de exámenes generales de diagnóstico ortopédico (Diagnostic
Su Cuidado de Salud
Cómo aprovechar al máximo la visita a su médico (Visit your doctor)
Ortopedia (Orthopaedics)
Para mas información en español
Tratamiento y Rehabilitación
Artroscopia (Arthroscopy)
Cuidado de un yeso o una férula (Care of casts and splints)
Ejercicio después de Cirugía del Hombro (Shoulder surgery exercises)
Ejercicio después de Reemplazo de Rodilla (Knee replacement exercises)
Ejercicios después de artroscópica (Knee Arthroscopy Exercises)
Glucosamina y sulfato de condroitina (Glucosamine, Chondroitin)
Guía de Ejercicios para la Parte Baja de la Espalda (Back Exercises)
Reemplazo Completo De Una Articulación (Joint Replacement)
Reemplazo total de la rodilla
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Foot and Ankle
Broken Bones and Injury
Ankle Fractures
Heel Fractures
Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture
Shinbone Fractures
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Talus Fractures
Toe and Forefoot Fractures
Sprains, Strains and Other Injuries
Sprained Ankle
Diseases and Syndromes
Ankle
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Foot
Adult (Acquired) Flatfoot
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Clubfoot
Diabetic Foot
Flexible Flatfoot in Children
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Sesamoiditis
Heel
Achilles Tendonitis
Heel Pain
Toes
Bunions
Claw Toe
Corns
Hammer Toe
Ingrown Toenail
Intoeing
Morton's Neuroma
Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
En Español
El Pie Zambo (Clubfoot)
El calzado (Shoes)
Inflamación del hombro (Shoulder Bursitis, Tendinitis)
Pie diabético (Diabetic Foot)
Rotura de tobillo (Broken Ankle)
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Reconstructive Foot Surgery
Prevention and Safety
Athletic Shoes
Footwear Guide
Shoes: Finding the Right Fit
Tight Shoes and Foot Problems
Resources
Additional Resources on the Foot/Leg
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Bunion Surgery
Orthotics
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Hand and Wrist
Broken Bones and Injury
Fractures
Distal Radius Fracture (Colles' Fracture)
Finger Fractures
Hand Fractures
Thumb Fractures
Wrist (Scaphoid) Fracture
Other Injuries
Animal Bites
Fingertip Injuries/Amputations
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Human Bites
Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)
Nerve injuries
Sprains, Strains and Other Injuries
Sprained Thumb
Wrist Sprains
Diseases and Syndromes
Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compartment Syndrome
Rabies
Finger/Thumb
Arthritis of the Thumb
Boutonnière Deformity
Dupuytren's Contracture
Trigger Finger
Hand
Arthritis of the Hand
Dupuytren's Contracture
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome of the Wrist
Wrist
Arthritis of the Wrist
Ganglion (Cyst) of the Wrist
Kienböck's Disease
deQuervain's Tendinitis
En Español
Dedo en gatillo (Trigger finger)
Distrofia simpático refleja (Sympathetic reflex dystrophy)
Quiste Sinovial o Ganglión (Ganglion Cysts)
Síndrome del Túnel Carpiano (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Tendinitis de deQuervain (deQuervain's Tendonitis)
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic testing
Replantation
Restoring Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury
What is a Hand Surgeon?
Wrist Arthroscopy
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
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Hip
Broken Bones and Injury
Fractures
Hip Fractures
Pelvis Fractures
Other Injuries
Hip Dislocation
Hip Strains
Muscle Strains in the Thigh
Diseases and Syndromes
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
Hip Bursitis
Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Osteonecrosis of the Hip
Perthes Disease
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Snapping Hip
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
En Español
Osteoartritis de la Cadera (Osteoarthritis of the Hip)
Reemplazo Completo De Una Articulación (Joint Replacement)
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Hip
A Patient's Experience with Total Hip Replacement
A Patient's Experience with Two-Incision Hip Replacement
Prevention and Safety
Falls and Hip Fractures
Hip Fracture Facts
Live it Safe: Prevent Broken Hips
Preventing Hip Fractures
Resources
Additional Resources on the Hip
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Joint Replacement
A Physician Talks About Hip Replacement Surgery
Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Hip Implants
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Postoperative Care
Activities After Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide
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In the News
Children
Scoliosis Screenings Should Make the Grade in Schools
Joint Replacement
Hip
Hip Replacements an Option for Those Over 80
Knee
Knee Replacement Options Expanding
Knee
Knee Arthroscopy Gets Patients Back On Their Feet Fast
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Joint Replacement
Considerations
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Joint Revision Surgery - When Do I Need It?
En Español
Reemplazo Completo De Una Articulación (Joint Replacement)
Reemplazo total de la rodilla
General
Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Joint Revision Surgery - When Do I Need It?
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Total Joint Replacement
Total Joint Replacement: Questions Patients Should Ask Their Surgeon
Hand and Wrist
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Hip
A Physician Talks About Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip Implants
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Postoperative Care
Activities After Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide
Knee
Cemented and Cementless Knee Replacement
Knee Implants
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
Osteotomy and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
Total Knee Replacement
Postoperative Care
Activities After a Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Shoulder Joint Replacement
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Knee and Leg
Broken Bones and Injury
Common Knee Injuries
Hamstring Muscle Strain
Muscle Strains in the Thigh
Fractures
Fractures of the Proximal Tibia
Growth Plate Fractures
Pediatric Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
Shinbone Fractures
Stress Fractures
Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
Pain Syndromes
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Shin Splints
Tears and Instability
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
Meniscal Tear
Patellar Tendon Tear
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Unstable Kneecap
Diseases and Syndromes
Bowed Legs
Goosefoot (Pes Anserine) Bursitis of the Knee
Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
Limb Length Discrepancy
Osteonecrosis of the Knee
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Knee
Frequently Asked Questions about Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee Osteoarthritis Statistics
Pain Syndromes
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
Compartment Syndrome
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
En Español
Artritis de la Rodilla (Arthritis of the knee)
Cuidado de un yeso o una férula (Care of casts and splints)
Desgarro Meniscal (Mensical Tear)
Ejercicio después de Reemplazo de Rodilla (Knee replacement exercises)
Ejercicios después de artroscópica (Knee Arthroscopy Exercises)
Reemplazo total de la rodilla
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Arthritis of the Knees
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Knees
A Patient's Experience with Torn ACL
A Patient's Experience with Vitamin D Deficiency/Fragility Fracture
Prevention and Safety
Athletic Shoes
Care of the Aging or Post-Traumatic Knee
Resources
Additional Resources on the Knee
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Arthroscopy and Reconstruction
ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscal Transplants
Considerations
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Joint Replacement
Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Cemented and Cementless Knee Replacement
Knee Implants
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
Osteotomy and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
Total Knee Replacement
Nonsurgical Treatment
Care of Casts and Splints
How to Use Crutches, Canes and Walkers
Knee Exercises
Viscosupplementation Treatment for Arthritis
Postoperative Care
Activities After a Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
Total Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
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Patient Stories
Arthritis
A Patient's Experience with Degenerative Arthritis
A Patient's Experience with Degenerative Joint Disease
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Hip
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Knees
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
A Patient's Experience with Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
A Patient's Experience with Total Hip Replacement
A Patient's Experience with Two-Incision Hip Replacement
Broken Bones and Injury
A Patient's Experience with Elbow Fracture and Bone Graft
A Patient's Experience with Trauma: Multiple Fractures
A Patient's Experience with Trauma: Multiple Open Fractures
A Patient's Experience with Vitamin D Deficiency/Fragility Fracture
Children
A Patient's Experience with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
A Patient's Experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
A Patient's Experience with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
A Patient's Experience with Scoliosis
A Patient's Experience with Scoliosis - Bracing
Foot and Ankle
A Patient's Experience with Reconstructive Foot Surgery
Knee and Leg
A Patient's Experience with Torn ACL
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
A Patient's Experience with Chronic Unstable Shoulder
A Patient's Experience with Restoration of a Partially Amputated Arm
Spine and Neck
A Patient's Experience with Degenerative Disc Disease
A Patient's Experience with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
A Patient's Experience with Scoliosis
A Patient's Experience with Scoliosis - Bracing
A Patient's Experience with Spinal Cancers and Trauma
A Patient's Experience with Spinal Cord Injury with Paralysis
Sports and Exercise
A Patient's Experience with Torn ACL
Tumors
A Patient's Experience with Osteogenic Sarcoma
A Patient's Experience with Osteogenic Sarcoma Cancer
A Patient's Experience with Osteogenic Sarcoma Multiple Tumors
A Patient's Experience with Spinal Cancers and Trauma
A Patient's Experience with Synovial Cell Sarcoma
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Patient-Centered Care
En Español
Cómo aprovechar al máximo la visita a su médico (Visit your doctor)
Para mas información en español
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Prevention and Safety
Children
Child Safety Seats
Pedestrian Injuries and Children
At Play
Backpack Safety
Inline Skating Injury Prevention
Prevent Heely Injuries
Prevent Scooter-Related Injuries
Recreational Activities and Childhood Injuries
Skateboarding Safety
Sledding Injury Prevention
Playground
Playground Safety Checklist
Playground Safety Guide
Playground Safety: Tips for Kids
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Caídas de escaleras en otoño (Ladder Safety)
Prevención de Dolor en la Baja Espalda (Preventing Back Pain)
Falls
Facts About Falls
Getting Up From a Fall
Guidelines for Preventing Falls
Ladder Safety Guide
Prevent Falls and Stay Independent
Reduce Your Risk of Falling
Resources on Preventing Falls
Footwear and Injury Prevention
Athletic Shoes
Footwear Guide
Shoes: Finding the Right Fit
Tight Shoes and Foot Problems
Home and Work Safety
About Holiday Safety
Home Safety Checklist
How to Sit at a Computer
Ladder Safety Tips
Lawnmower Safety
Lawnmower Safety Tips
Lawnmower, Snowblower Safety
Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers
Prevent Snow Shoveling and Snow Blowing Injuries
Family Violence
AAOS Advisory Statement on Family Violence
It's OK to Talk to Your Orthopaedic Surgeon About Family Violence
Motor Vehicle Safety
2001 Alcohol-related Traffic Fatalities
2001 Speed-related Traffic Fatalities
2001 Traffic Fatalities
Buckle Up!
Child Safety Seats
DUI/DWI Laws
Defensive Driving Tips
Don't Drink and Drive
Drive It Safe Guide for Mature Drivers
Driving Safety
Resources on Driving Safety
Safety Belt Use Laws
State Speed Limit Laws
Traffic Safety Facts
When Traffic is Deadliest
Young Drivers
Young Drivers Laws
Preventing Injury and Health Conditions
Back Pain
Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers
Preventing Back Pain at Work and at Home
Preventing Back Pain: Tips for New Moms
Hip
Falls and Hip Fractures
Hip Fracture Facts
Live it Safe: Prevent Broken Hips
Preventing Hip Fractures
Knee and Leg
Care of the Aging or Post-Traumatic Knee
Osteoporosis
Early Prevention of Osteoporosis
How to Keep Your Bones Healthy
Osteoporosis Prevention
Preventing Bone Loss
Statins and Bone Health
Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls
Recreation Safety
All-Terrain Vehicle Safety
Inline Skating Injury Prevention
Summer Safety: Tips for the Pool
Tips for Lifting and Carrying Luggage
Resources
Patient Safety Web Sites and Resources
Resources on Preventing Injuries
Safer Health Care
Avoiding an Epidemic of Errors
Partner with Your Physician for the Best Surgical Outcome
Patients Have Important Role in Safer Health Care
Sports and Exercise
Athletic Shoes
Helmet Use
Prevent Yoga Injuries
Return To Play
Safe Exercise
Sports Injuries and Baby Boomers
Sports Savvy: Battling Injuries and Infections in Athletes of All Ages
Train Smart and Stay Strong
Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible
Sports
Gymnastics Injury Prevention
Baseball Field Safety
Baseball Injury Prevention
Basketball Injury Prevention
Football Injury Prevention
Golf Injury Prevention
Hockey Injury Prevention
Horseback Riding Injury Prevention
Prevent Winter Sports Injuries
Running Injury Prevention
Skiing Injury Prevention
Soccer Injury Prevention
Swimming Injury Prevention
Tennis Court Safety
Tennis Injury Prevention
Volleyball Injury Prevention
Wellness
Smoking and Musculoskeletal Health
Stay Active: Safe at Any Age
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Resources
General
Additional Resources on the Foot/Leg
Additional Resources on the Hip
Additional Resources on the Knee
Additional Resources on the Spine
Glossary of Orthopaedic Diagnostic Tests
Injuries and Health Conditions
Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon about Spinal Stenosis
Rotator Cuff Tears: Frequently Asked Questions
Prevention and Safety
Patient Safety Web Sites and Resources
Preventing Medical Errors
Resources on Preventing Falls
Resources on Preventing Injuries
Your Healthcare
Additional Resources on Managed Care
Additional Resources on Patient-Centered Care
Additional Resources on Sports
Additional Wellness Resources
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Fitness Resources
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Seniors
Complementary Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Understanding Providers
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Tests
Osteoporosis and Falls
Osteoporosis in Men
Prevention
Calcium
Osteoporosis Prevention
Preventing Bone Loss
Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls
Symptoms
First Fracture May Be a Warning Sign
What Is Your Risk for Osteoporosis?
Patient-Centered Care
Partner with Your Physician for the Best Surgical Outcome
Patients Have Important Role in Safer Health Care
Physician-Patient Communication: AAOS Advisory Statement
Prevention and Safety
Drive It Safe Guide for Mature Drivers
Home Safety Checklist
Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers
Falls
Fall Prevention Facts
Getting Up From a Fall
Guidelines for Preventing Falls
Wellness
Effects of Aging
Physical Activity for Seniors
Staying Active As You Age
Exercise
Exercise and Bone and Joint Conditions
Exercises For Persons 60 Years and Older
Seniors and Exercise
Seniors and Exercise: Starting an Exercise Program
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Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Broken Bones and Injury
Common Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Trauma
Fractures
Broken Arm
Broken Collarbone
Elbow Fractures in Children
Forearm Fractures in Children
Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
Radial Head Fractures
Other Injuries
Burners and Stingers
Elbow Dislocation
Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Injury)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Separation
Throwing Injuries in the Elbow
Tears and Instability
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
Chronic Shoulder Instability
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator Cuff Tears and Treatment Options
Rotator Cuff Tears: Frequently Asked Questions
Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
Diseases and Syndromes
Compartment Syndrome
Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Injury)
Tendonitis of the Long Head of the Biceps
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Elbow
Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis
Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Shoulder
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Pain
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
En Español
Ejercicio después de Cirugía del Hombro (Shoulder surgery exercises)
Fracturas de los codos en los niños (Elbow Fractures in Children)
Fracturas del Antebrazo en los Niños (Forearm Fractures in Children)
Inflamación del hombro (Shoulder Bursitis, Tendinitis)
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Chronic Unstable Shoulder
A Patient's Experience with Elbow Fracture and Bone Graft
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
A Patient's Experience with Restoration of a Partially Amputated Arm
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Rotator Cuff Tears and Treatment Options
Postoperative Care
Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide
Surgical Treatments
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Thermal Capsulorrhaphy
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Spine and Neck
Spine Basics
Broken Bones and Injury
Fractures
Cervical Fracture
Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Other Injuries
Herniated Disk
Sprains, Strains and Other Injuries
Lumbar Disk Herniation
Neck Sprain
Diseases and Syndromes
Chordoma
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Deformity
Congenital Torticollis (Twisted Neck)
Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine
Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
Pain Syndromes
Back Pain in Children
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spondylosis
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Sciatica
En Español
Guía de Ejercicios para la Parte Baja de la Espalda (Back Exercises)
La Escoliosis (Scoliosis)
Los Dolores de la Espalda Inferior (Low back pain)
Prevención de Dolor en la Baja Espalda (Preventing Back Pain)
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Atlantoaxial Subluxation
A Patient's Experience with Degenerative Disc Disease
A Patient's Experience with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
A Patient's Experience with Scoliosis
A Patient's Experience with Scoliosis - Bracing
A Patient's Experience with Spinal Cancers and Trauma
A Patient's Experience with Spinal Cord Injury with Paralysis
A Patient's Experience with Trauma: Multiple Fractures
A Patient's Experience with Trauma: Multiple Open Fractures
Prevention and Safety
Backpack Safety
Preventing Back Pain at Work and at Home
Preventing Back Pain: Tips for New Moms
Resources
Additional Resources on the Spine
Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon about Spinal Stenosis
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic testing
Nonsurgical Treatment
Low Back Pain Exercise Guide
Surgical Treatments
Disk Replacement
Kyphoplasty
Spinal Fusion
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Sports and Exercise
Children
Activity and Exercise
Female Athletes: Health Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting
Physical Activity for Children
Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls
Common Sports Injuries & Conditions
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Throwing Injuries in the Elbow
Sports
A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes
Flexibility Exercises for Young Athletes
High School Sports Injuries
High School Sports Injuries: Safe Return to Play
Recreational Activities and Childhood Injuries
The Young Athlete
Common Sports Injuries & Conditions
Burners and Stingers
Female Athletes: Health Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Injury
Muscle Contusion (Bruise)
Muscle Cramp
Sprains and Strains: What's the Difference?
Sprains, Strains and Other Soft Tissue Injuries
Stress Fractures
Foot and Ankle
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Hand and Wrist
Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)
Hip
Hip Bursitis
Hip Dislocation
Hip Strains
Snapping Hip
Knee and Leg
ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
Common Knee Injuries
Compartment Syndrome
Goosefoot (Pes Anserine) Bursitis of the Knee
Hamstring Muscle Strain
Knee Arthroscopy
Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
Meniscal Tear
Meniscal Transplants
Muscle Strains in the Thigh
Patellar Tendon Tear
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Shin Splints
Unstable Kneecap
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
Chronic Shoulder Instability
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator Cuff Tears and Treatment Options
Rotator Cuff Tears: Frequently Asked Questions
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Surgery
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Exercise
General
Why Exercise?
Planning an Exercise Program
Aerobic Exercise
Beginning a Weight Training Program
Cross Training
Exercise Walking
Selecting Home Exercise Equipment
Starting an Exercise Program
Tips for a Safe Running Program
Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible
Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls
Seniors
Exercise and Bone and Joint Conditions
Exercises For Persons 60 Years and Older
Physical Activity for Seniors
Seniors and Exercise
Seniors and Exercise: Starting an Exercise Program
Other
Creatine Supplements
Risks of Steroid Use
Sports Nutrition
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Torn ACL
Prevention and Safety
Athletic Shoes
Helmet Use
Prevent Yoga Injuries
Return To Play
Safe Exercise
Sports Injuries and Baby Boomers
Sports Savvy: Battling Injuries and Infections in Athletes of All Ages
Train Smart and Stay Strong
Sports
Gymnastics Injury Prevention
Baseball Field Safety
Baseball Injury Prevention
Basketball Injury Prevention
Football Injury Prevention
Golf Injury Prevention
Hockey Injury Prevention
Horseback Riding Injury Prevention
Prevent Winter Sports Injuries
Running Injury Prevention
Skiing Injury Prevention
Soccer Injury Prevention
Swimming Injury Prevention
Tennis Court Safety
Tennis Injury Prevention
Volleyball Injury Prevention
Resources
Additional Resources on Sports
Fitness Resources
Wellness
Daily Activity Log
Effects of Aging
Patterns and Trends in Physical Activity
People Reporting Leisure-Time Physical Activity
Physical Activity for Persons with Mental Retardation
Stay Active: Safe at Any Age
Staying Active As You Age
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Treatment and Rehabilitation
Considerations
Nonunions
Diagnostic Techniques
Electrodiagnostic testing
Osteoporosis Tests
X-rays, CT Scans and MRIs
En Español
Artroscopia (Arthroscopy)
Cuidado de un yeso o una férula (Care of casts and splints)
Ejercicio después de Cirugía del Hombro (Shoulder surgery exercises)
Ejercicio después de Reemplazo de Rodilla (Knee replacement exercises)
Ejercicios después de artroscópica (Knee Arthroscopy Exercises)
Glosarios de exámenes generales de diagnóstico ortopédico (Diagnostic
Glucosamina y sulfato de condroitina (Glucosamine, Chondroitin)
Guía de Ejercicios para la Parte Baja de la Espalda (Back Exercises)
Nonsurgical Treatment
Activity and Exercise
Knee Exercises
Low Back Pain Exercise Guide
Complementary Medicine
Complementary Therapies: Biofeedback
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Physical Fields
Other
Care of Casts and Splints
Children's Clubfoot: Treatment with Casting or Operation?
How to Use Crutches, Canes and Walkers
Orthotics
Supplements and Medicine
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate Clinical Trials
Statins and Bone Health
Viscosupplementation Treatment for Arthritis
What Are NSAIDs?
Surgical Treatments
Replantation
Foot and Ankle
Bunion Surgery
Children's Clubfoot: Treatment with Casting or Operation?
Hand and Wrist
Restoring Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury
What is a Hand Surgeon?
Wrist Arthroscopy
Knee and Leg
ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
Meniscal Transplants
Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Other
Arthroscopy
Bone and Tissue Transplantation
Internal Fixation for Fractures
New Techniques to Restore Articular Cartilage
Surgery and Smoking
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow
Rotator Cuff Tears and Treatment Options
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide
Thermal Capsulorrhaphy
Spine and Neck
Disk Replacement