The Internet links below will provide you with additional sources of
orthopedic information and medical resources:
All About
Arthritis
This site answers common questions about operative and non-operative
solutions to arthritis. The site includes updates on nutrition,
supplements, pain management, and surgical procedures. The site offers
video and video animation of surgical procedures
(such as knee
replacement).
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
AAOS provides
education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and
allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for
improved patient care and informs the public about the science of
orthopaedics.
American Medical Association
The AMA is a voluntary membership organization of physicians. It is the
patient's advocate and the physician's voice. It sets standards for the
profession of medicine. Site includes online health information for all.
Free Medline
From the
U.S. National Library of Medicine. Directions to resources and
information to help you research your health questions.
Healthboards
Dealing with a medical
concern is often difficult. Connecting with others who are going through
the same thing can make a world of difference. The mission of HealthBoards.com is to develop online communities to help you make those
connections. HealthBoards.com provides over 80 message boards for
specific health concerns that are free for anyone to participate in. You
can post questions, comments, and respond to messages from others.
Orthoguide
Medline and Internet
search for orthopaedics.
Orthogate
Patient Information
Information for patients from the Orthopeadic Internet Consortium. Well
organized condition and procedure descriptions.
Orthopaedic Web Links
Gateway to the
orthopeadic Internet. Listings of links to numerous orthopaedic related
areas.
Orthoseek
A source for pediatric orthopedic information organized nicely in an
index.
Medical Media
Wheeless’ textbook of Orthopaedics.
Web MD
Health information for consumers including
medical news and information. Links to condition-specific support
groups.
Augusta Medical Center
The official site for our hospital located in Fishersville, Virginia.
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