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Arthroscopic surgery information and rehabilitation tips and protocols
ACL Reconstruction and Arthroscopic Surgery Stories - Share Your ACL …
Share your experience with ACL reconstruction or arthroscopic surgery for an ACL repair.
Arthroscopy and You
Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that allows a surgeon to diagnose and treat joint disorders by using a small camera to look inside the joint.
Knee Arthroscopy - series
These excellent graphics provide and clear understanding of arthroscopic surgery.
A New Way to Treat Achilles Tendon Rupture
A recent study published in the June issue of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery recommends conservative treatment for achilles tendon ruptures rather than surgical repair for many patients.
ACL Reconstruction
An explaination of ACL reconstruction surgery with arthroscopic surgery.
Return to Play Guidelines After ACL Repair
Return to high level pivoting sports may not be in an athlete’s best interest after ACL reconstruction.
Hip Replacement Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers about hip replacement surgery to improve mobility by relieving pain and improve function of the hip joint.
Injury Rehabilitation Protocols
Injury rehabilitation protocols are commonly used after a serious sports injury or post-surgery and are an important part of recovery.
Find A Surgeon
From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a search engine by state.
OrthoGuide
From MedLine, a custom orthopaedic surgery search engine.
Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
A slick graphical interface for links to the most common types of cruciate ligament reconstruction used today.
Total Knee Replacement: A Patient Guide
Surgical procedure, pre-operative and post-operative care, the risks and benefits of surgery, as well as rehabilitation, are explained by the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics.
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