LINKS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

www.aaos.org -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Includes a section called "Patient / Public Information."

www.arthritisinsight.com/medical/surgery - Arthritis Insight provides a wealth information on a variety of topics relating to surgery in arthritis, including total hip replacement, questions to ask before surgery, and pain control after surgery.

www.BeverlyHillsSpineSurgery.com - From the site: "We are the premier provider of surgical spine care in the Beverly Hills and greater Los Angeles area. Our patients come to our practice from throughout United States, North America, South America, the Middle East and the Far East. Our patients benefit from our unique combined neurosurgical and orthopedic surgery consultation and access to the advanced resources provided by our affiliation with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center."

www.hopkinsmedicine.org/orthopedicsurgery - Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopedic Surgery web site describes what patients should expect in the surgery process. It covers everything from suggestions on how to best prepare for surgery to what the rehabilitation process may be like.

http://arthritis.about.com/cs/indexsurg - The web site "About" hip, ankle and foot, knee, neck, shoulder, hand/wrist/elbow, joint replacement, and joint surgery (general).

www.jri-oh.com - The Joint Replacement Institute web site provides information on hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures.

www.arthritis.org/conditions/SurgeryCenter/default.asp - Detailed description of surgical procedures for the more than 100 different types of arthritis. Surgery animations included.