Orthopedic Surgery Institute

Patient Information

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (collectively "AAOS") present Your Orthopaedic Connection as an educational service to the public and to our Fellows and members. Click on any link below to learn more:

Hand & Arm:
Common Hand Problems
Fracture of the Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Surgery
Hand Fractures
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Thumb
Ganglions of the Wrist
Dislocated Elbow

Foot & Ankle:
The Foot & Ankle
Achilles Tendon
Bunions
Corns
Diabetic Foot
Hammer Toe
Heel Pain
Ingrown Toenail
Morton’s Neuroma
Plantar Warts
Broken Ankle
Sprained Ankle
Plantar Fasciitus
Fracture of the Talus
Fractures of the Heel
Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
Stress Fractures of the Foot & Ankle

The Spine:
Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Herniated Disk
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Sciatica
How to Prevent Back Pain
Osteoporosis
Back Pain Exercise
IDET
Cervical Fracture
Cervical Radiculopathy
Neck Pain
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Total Joint Replacement:
Total Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement

Sports Medicine:
Muscle Cramp
Shin Splints
Sprains & Strains
Stress Fractures
Heat Injury
Burners & Stingers
ACL Recon
Meniscal Tear