Education Resource

It is important to be well-informed of your individual condition and know what treatments are available, what to expect during a procedure, and what to do after the procedure to ensure a quick recovery.

The following three programs are unique to Bone and Joint Medical Center. To see the entire list of the services we offer, please click here.

This regenerative medicine works quickly and permanently, helping to heal joints.	This restorative/ rehabilitation program increases knee function and helps patients gain control of their pain.	The PSSD testing device is a non-invasive, painless testing device used in the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy and other peripheral nerve disorders.

Other Helpful Resources

Relevant Articles:

Bone & Joint Medical Center is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. For extensive patient education and printable brochures and forms, visit the AAOS website here.

Arm

Biceps Tendinitis
Broken Arm
Elbow Bursitis
Forearm Fractures In Children
Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
Radial Head Fractures
Tennis Elbow (LateralEpicondylitis)
Throwing Injuries In The Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

Arthritis

New Techniques To Restore Articular Cartilage
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Children

Exercises For Young Athletes
Growth Plate Fractures
Keep Injured High School Athletes Out Of Game
Kids Need To Get Up, Get Out And Get Moving
Pay Attention To High School Sports Injuries
Playground Safety Checklist

En Español

Artritis De La Rodilla (Arthritis Of The Knee)

Foot

Achilles Tendon
Adult (Acquired) Flatfoot
Athletic Shoes
Diabetic Foot
Fractures Of The Heel
Heel Pain
If The Shoe Fits, Wear It
Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture
Mortons Neuroma
Orthotic Devices
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Sprained Ankle

General Information

AAOS Advisory Statement On Family Violence
Compartment Syndrome
Complementary Therapies: Biofeedback
Dental Work After A Joint Replacement
Diagnostic Imaging Techniques
DUI/DWI Laws
Electrodiagnostic Testing
Frostbite
Glossary Of Orthopaedic Diagnostic Tests
Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate Clinical Trials
Health-Related Quality Of Life
How Herbal Supplements Interact With Medications
How To Keep Your Bones Healthy
How To Sit At A Computer
How To Use Crutches, Canes And Walkers
Infections
Internal Fixation For Fractures
Know Your CAM Provider
Lifting Techniques For Home Caregivers
Muscle Contusion (Bruise)
Muscle Cramp
Myositis
Partner With Physician For Best Surgical Outcome
Preparing For Joint Replacement Surgery
Professional Liability Insurance Crisis
Resources For Seniors
Statins And Bone Health
Surgery And Smoking
The Bone & Joint Decade
What Are NSAIDs?
When Traffic Is Deadliest
Young Drivers
Young Drivers Laws

Hand

Animal Bites
Arthritis Of The Thumb
Baseball Finger
Colles Fracture
Dupuytrens Contracture
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Fracture Of The Finger
Ganglions (Cysts) Of The Wrist
Hand Fractures
Sprained Thumb
Trigger Finger
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Arthroscopy
Wrist Sprains

Hip

Activities After A Hip Replacement
Anesthesia For Hip & Knee Surgery
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia Paresthetica)
Falls And Hip Fractures
Hip Implants
Osteoarthritis Of The Hip
Perthes Disease
Preventing Hip Fractures
Snapping Hip

Injury Prevention

All-Terrain Vehicle Safety
Child Safety Seats
Defensive Driving Tips
Dont Let A Fall Be Your Last Trip
Don't Drink And Drive
Drive It Safe
Drive It Safe Guide For Mature Drivers
Driving Safety
Flexibility Exercises
Getting Up From A Fall
How To Reduce Your Risk Of Falling
Lawnmower, Snowblower Safety
Live It Safe
Make Your Summer Safe: Tips For The Pool
Playground Safety
Prevent Falls!
Preventing Back Pain: Tips For New Moms
To Keep Seniors Living Independently, Prevent Falls

Knee

Activities After A Knee Replacement
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
Care Of The Aging Knee: Baby Boomers May NeedLifestyle Changes
Cemented And Cementless Knee Replacement
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Goosefoot (Pes Anserine) Bursitis Of The Knee
Knee Implants
Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
Meniscal Tear
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Osteonecrosis Of The Knee
Osteotomy And Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
The Knee
Unstable Kneecap
Viscosupplementation Treatment For Arthritis

Osteoporosis

Bursitis Of The Hip
Calcium
First Fracture May Be Warning Sign
Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis And Falls
Osteoporosis Prevention Starts Early
Osteoporosis Tests
Warning Signs Of Osteoporosis

Patient Safety

Patients Have Important Role In Safer Health Care
Twelve Steps To A Safer Hospital Stay

Shoulder

Arthritis Of The Shoulder
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Thermal Capsulorrhaphy
Broken Collarbone
Burners And Stingers
Dislocated Shoulder
Fracture Of The Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
Frozen Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rupture Of The Biceps Tendon
Separated Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement (Bursitis, Tendinitis)
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
Common Shoulder Injuries

Spine

Fracture Of The Thoracic And Lumbar Spine
Preventing Back Pain At Work And At Home
Sciatica

Sports / Exercise

Aerobic Exercise
Cross Training
Daily Activity Log
Exercise Walking
Female Athletic Triad
Fitness Resources
Football
Hamstring Muscle Strain
Heat Injury
Helmet Use
Hockey
Playing It Safe On The Baseball Field
Prevent Golf Injuries
Prevent Inline Skating Injuries
Return To Play
Safe Exercise
Skiing
Sports Injuries And Baby Boomers
Sports Nutrition
Starting An Exercise Program
Steroids Dont Work Out
Tips For A Safe Running Program
Tips To Prevent Gymnastics Injuries
Tips To Prevent Swimming Injuries

Wellness

Health, Weight Loss And Disease Prevention