OWL: Patient Information

Patient Information from Biomet

2002-01-31 23:19:49 GMT

Patient Information from a manufacturer of joint replacement implants and other orthopaedic equipment

BoneSmart

Not Available — 2009-04-03 23:19:49 GMT

Each month over 100,000 people like you seek the most comprehensive knee and hip replacement information from this site.
If you are a total or partial hip or knee replacement surgery patient, this website provides you with insight into traditional and alternative materials used in modern implant surgery, giving you the information you need to discuss your options with the surgeon of your choice.
This site is a public service of FARM Orthopedics, the Foundation for the Advancement in Research in Medicine, which is dedicated to patient awareness of joint implant surgery that improves the lives of people with orthopedic disabilities.
(OWL Editor's comment) Bonesmart is a non-profit organization supported by selected clinics and suppliers of orthopaedic implants and by contributions from the public.

About Orthopedics

Jonathan Cluett MD — 2008-08-09 23:19:49 GMT

Patient education written by Jonathan Cluett MD. Topics include Hand & Wrist, Shoulder & Elbow, Hip & Knee, Foot & Ankle, Back & Neck, Broken Bones, Sprains & Strains, Sports Injuries, Arthritis, Pediatric Orthopedics, Treatments & Rehab, Orthopedic Conditions, Specialty Information

Bones and Joints Index Medic8 Family Health Guide

Not Available — 2008-08-09 23:19:49 GMT

This section covers information about back pain, joint replacements and other common ailments which affect the bones and joints.
Medic8 is a leading UK medical information website for healthcare professionals and consumers around the world. All content has been reviewed by a qualified UK doctor prior to listing.

Bones Joints and Muscles Quest Diagnostics Public Health Library

Not Available — 2008-08-09 23:19:49 GMT

Long list of conditions, drugs and tests. The material comes from various sources. Rare conditions (for example) are described using the National Organization of Rare Diseases (NORD) database.

Condition Leaflets Arthritic Bone Muscle Patient Co UK

Not Available — 2008-08-09 23:19:49 GMT

Patient.co.uk is a General Practice information site for patients in the UK. Leaflets currently online include -
Achilles Tendon Rupture Ankylosing Spondylitis Anti-inflammatory Painkillers Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery Back Pain Bone Scan Bunions (Hallux Valgus) Cancer of the Bone (Primary) Care of Rib Injuries Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cervical Spondylosis Chondromalacia Corns and Calluses Cramps in the Leg DEXA Scan Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Dupuytrens Contracture Fibromyalgia Frozen Shoulder Gout Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Housemaid's Knee (Prepatellar Bursitis) Ice and Heat Treatment for Injuries Knee Injury - Meniscus Cartilage Tear Mallet Finger Morton's Neuroma Muscular Dystrophies - An Overview Neck Pain Olecranon Bursitis Oncogenic Osteomalacia Osgood-Schlatter's Disease Osteoarthritis Osteomalacia Osteomyelitis Osteoporosis Paget's Disease of Bone Perthes' Disease Plantar Fasciitis Polymyalgia Rheumatica Prolapsed Disc (Slipped Disc) Psoriatic Arthritis Raynaud's Phenomenon (Cold Hands) Reactive Arthritis Repetitive Strain Injury - RSI Restless Legs Syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis Rickets Rotator Cuff Injury and Inflammation Scleroderma - Systemic Sclerosis Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) Septic Arthritis Sj�gren's Syndrome Sprains Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Temporal Arteritis Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Tennis Elbow Tenosynovitis TENS Machines Trigger Finger Vitamin D Deficiency Whiplash Neck Sprains

Encyclopedia of Surgery

Martin Lopp — 2006-11-06 23:19:49 GMT

Great source of nearly every surgery procedure in the World

eOrthopod Orthopedic Information

Not Available — 2008-06-30 23:19:49 GMT

Patient Guides, Video, FAQ. Clear, accurate, understandable information about your orthopaedic condition.

Health Information Yale Medical Group

Not Available — 2008-08-09 23:19:49 GMT

In depth articles about health conditions. Topics of orthopaedic interests are :- Arthritis & Other Rheumatic Diseases, Bone Disorders, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine, Shoulder & Pelvis Disorders

Johns Hopkins Health Information Library

Not Available — 2008-08-09 23:19:49 GMT

Index of conditions (not only orthopaedic conditions)

Ortho helpdesk

ANURAG AWASTHI — 2010-11-02 23:19:49 GMT

Orthohelpdesk is an effort towards making Orthopedic knowledge accessible to all. It also serves as interactive platform between patients and the orthopedic surgeons. OWL editors' comment. This site, in blog format, offers short accounts of common conditions. Both patients and non-specialist doctors may find it helpful. Finding the topic that interests you requires you to use the search facility as there does not appear to be a table of contents.

Patient Information and Education EOOC

Not Available — 2008-08-09 23:19:49 GMT

Please visit the links under PATIENT EDUCATION for information related to the most common conditions that we treat.
Joint Replacement Knee Foot & Ankle Hand & Wrist Shoulder Spine

SymptomLog

Not Available — 2009-03-07 23:19:49 GMT

This site allows you to record your symptoms or to research the symptoms of specifc diseases

* Track your symptoms in a private and secure log
* Print and share the log with your doctor
* Connect with others that feel the same way you do
* Get trusted and certified health news and information

Understand Surgery

Not Available — 2008-08-09 23:19:49 GMT

Animated descriptions of surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder

BC Healthwise Knowledgebase

2005-07-14 23:19:49 GMT

Accessible if you know a valid BC or Yukon Post code.