2005 Public Service Announcements

Prescriptions require a signature. Shouldn’t surgery?

A new procedure is in place to help prevent errors in the operating room. It’s called Sign Your Site. Before any surgery, the doctor signs the correct spot on the body where an operation is to occur, while the patient watches and verifies.

Orthopaedic surgeons have been advocating it for years. Now, even more doctors are doing it. Visit aaos.org to find out more, because when it comes to surgery, there’s no such thing as being too cautious.

What will they have longer, their trophies or their injuries?

Physical activity is a great way for kids to build strength and stay healthy. Unfortunately, it can sometimes lead to injury. Broken bones require immediate attention, but what about sore shoulders or swollen knees?

If not taken seriously, many youth injuries can become chronic later in life. So before your child gets hurt, visit aaos.org or nata.org. Practice prevention and give all injuries proper attention

Diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend.

Looking good on the outside begins by being strong on the inside. That’s because later in life, especially for women, strong bones help prevent fractures and height loss. Your window to build maximum bone density is now, during your late teens and early twenties.

So eat wisely, get plenty of calcium and vitamin D, and do weight-bearing exercises every day. To devise a plan that’s right for you, go to aaos.org or rjos.org.