ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- OrthoInfo.org—the authoritative, trusted consumer website
on bone and joint health—has a new design that is easier to
navigate, access and view, the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons (AAOS) announced today. OrthoInfo, which receives
approximately 42 million page visits each year, provides more than
525 consumer articles, videos and interactive learning modules on
symptoms, causes and treatment options for a broad range of
musculoskeletal conditions. The website offers new illustrations
and multi-media resources, is more optimally organized—by body part
and popular topics—and the responsive mobile design makes viewing
on a phone or table more convenient than ever.
"The new OrthoInfo empowers patients by helping them to better
understand their conditions, find answers to questions and prepare
for surgical procedures—anytime, anywhere," said AAOS President
William J. Maloney, MD. "In
addition, OrthoInfo is an important in-office resource and tool for
our orthopaedic surgeon members, reflecting the Academy's
commitment to providing optimal patient care."
"Our goal is to provide clear and accurate orthopaedic
information in a way that patients, families and caregivers can
easily understand," said OrthoInfo Editor-in-Chief Stuart J. Fischer, MD. "We have added new
illustrations, animations and videos to supplement the articles.
The new responsive design will allow viewers to access orthopaedic
information on many platforms—desktop, mobile, table and smart
TV."
At OrthoInfo.org, visitors can:
- Enlarge X-rays, images, illustrations and photographs.
- Share content and resources via email or social media.
- Easily search for and access related articles, patient stories
and other multimedia resources, providing visitors with a complete
picture of their musculoskeletal condition, treatment and/or
recovery.
For orthopaedic surgeons, physician assistants, nurses and other
health care staff, OrthoInfo is a valuable tool in aiding and
enhancing patient care. The site offers images, articles and
learning modules on a variety of topics—from arthritis and sports
injuries, to preparing for surgery, pain management, and
recovery—that can be viewed on a laptop, phone or tablet during the
office visit. Staff also can email specific OrthoInfo links,
or direct patients and caregivers to the website, for more
information.
All OrthoInfo articles and resources are rigorously reviewed by
orthopaedic surgeon experts, ensuring that content is accurate and
reflective of the latest orthopaedic research, and treatment and
care standards. Many of the articles and resources are available in
Spanish and Portuguese.
More Information about the AAOS
With more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical
association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS provides
educational programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health
professionals, champions and advances the highest quality
musculoskeletal care for patients, and is the authoritative source
of information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related
issues.
Visit AAOS, at:
Newsroom.aaos.org for bone and joint health news, stats,
facts, images and interview requests.
Orthoinfo.org for patient information on hundreds of
orthopaedic diseases and conditions.
ANationinMotion.org for inspirational patient stories, and
orthopaedic surgeon tips on maintaining bone and joint health,
avoiding injuries, treating musculoskeletal conditions and
navigating recovery.
Facebook.org/AAOS1
Twitter.com/AAOS1
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SOURCE American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons