Resources - Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lions Gate Hospital Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Program:

For information on the Lions Gate Hospital outpatient trauma surgery program:
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From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS):

For general information on common orthopaedic conditions:
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/
For general information on common orthopaedic surgical procedures:
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/
For exercise guides and recovery information after common orthopaedic procedures:
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/recovery/
For handouts on common orthopaedic conditions:
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/about-orthoinfo/OrthoInfo-Basics/basics-handouts/

From the Orthopaedic Trauma Association:

For general information on orthopaedic injuries and fractures:
https://ota.org/for-patients/find-info-body-part#/+/0/score/desc/
For fracture care physiotherapy home exercise videos:
https://ota.org/for-patients/find-info-body-part/physical-therapy-videos#/+/0/score/desc/
For common questions about orthopaedic injuries and recovery:
https://ota.org/for-patients/faq#/+/0/score/desc/

From the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons:

For comprehensive information about hip and knee replacement and related conditions:

https://hipkneeinfo.org/ Be sure to choose either Hip Care or Knee Care and explore all the information provided. You will find frequently asked questions, videos, and handouts in addition to valuable information.

From the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine:

For sports medicine surgery animations:
https://www.sportsmed.org/about-us/patient-resources/surgical-animations

Other information:

For information on foot & ankle common conditions and treatments:

https://footeducation.com/

For general Sports Medicine reading and exercise handouts – includes information on common conditions, treatment, and home exercises, as well as general topics.

Lions Gate Hospital Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Program:

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Reliable and reputable websites for patient information:

From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS):

From the Orthopaedic Trauma Association:

From the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons:

From the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine:

Other information:

Back

Chest/Abdomen

Elbow/Arm

Foot

General information

Head/Neck

Hip/thigh/pelvis

Knee

Leg

Nutrition

Shoulder

Strength and conditioning

Wrist and hand