Orthopedic Internet Resources

The Internet is a source for almost unlimited information about medical and most other topics. One challenge is finding reliable information that can be trusted. The following list of resources has proven to be an excellent resource to answer most questions. Just identify your area of interest or your question and click on the link to the answer. You will be taken automatically to the site where the information is stored. To return to this site, click the “Back” command on your browser.

TOPIC	RESOURCE
*Arthritis—learn what arthritis is and how to treat it*.	Am. Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
	National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
	National Library of Medicine
	Arthritis Advice - National Institute on Aging
	Coping with Arthritis - U.S. F.D.A.
	Q & A about Arthritis - National Institute of Arthritis
	Arthritis of the Knee - AAOS


*Arthroscopy—how has this surgery improved patient care*	Am. Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

*Total Joint Replacement—indications, results & patient education*	Am. Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
	Total Hip Replacement---Consensus Development Conference National Institute of Health - Total Hip Replacement

*Osteoporosis—diagnosis and what every person should know and do*	Am. Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
	Osteoporosis Consensus Statement - Diagnosis, Prevention & Therapy
	National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases


*Falls—Preventing falls can prevent serious injury, see how*	Am. Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

*Active Lifestyle—Maintain highly active lifestyle at any age*	Keeping Pace with Life

Biomet	Intermountain Health Care/LDS Hospital

Howmedica/Osteonics

Johnson & Johnson / Depuy

Stryker Corporation

Sulzer/Intermedics

Zimmer