Patients don't need more medical information. What they really need is better understanding. That's something you and your practice can provide better than anyone else. And the Academy can help. The Academy's resources cover topics important to your patients and offer you a coordinated, comprehensive patient education program.

These easy-to-read, inviting brochures feature:

• Reliable information on the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions
• Accurate content reviewed by orthopaedic surgeons
• Detailed anatomic drawings to help patients better understand their conditions

Each Academy booklet explains a specific surgical procedure, how to prepare for it, possible complications, and what to expect during recovery. They provide:

• Reliable support to gain acceptance for your recommended treatments
• Take-home references to help patients make decisions and become better participants in their care
• Pass-along information to help caregivers provide better at-home support

Orthoinfo.org offers a wide range of patient education topics — from detailed information about orthopaedic conditions and surgical procedures to more general topics like exercise and injury prevention. All articles are developed by orthopaedic surgeons. You can:

• Link from your practice website to orthoinfo.org to quickly connect your patients to reliable information
• Customize orthoinfo.org articles with your practice information
• Print customized materials on demand in your office

Free resources from the Academy help promote your practice in your community and cultivate awareness for the orthopaedic profession.

• Posters and postcards
• Community Orthopaedics Awareness Program (COAP) educational slideshows
• Traveling Exhibits
• Public Service Announcements
• Resource Kits on Exercise and Patient Safety
• Tool Kits for Media Training and Public Relations