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 has the best of traditional brochures and booklets combined with the power of online communication. Our authoritative, peer-reviewed print and online resources can help strengthen your 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
• Exercise and activity guide to supplement the rehabilitation program you provide
• Pass-along information to help caregivers provide better at-home support

The Academy offers booklets on the following topics:

• Knee Arthroscopy
• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
• Shoulder Surgery

Personalize your patient education! Brochures and booklets from the AAOS can be customized with information about your practice. With our custom imprinting service, you can enhance brochures and booklets with:

• Your name
• Contact information
• Practice logo

For more information about customized materials, call AAOS Customer Service at 1-800-626-6726.

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.

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

* Nominal shipping charges apply