2006 Public Service Announcements

With hip or knee pain, even a flight of stairs needs conquering.

With chronic hip or knee pain, everyday tasks become epic challenges. Today, new developments in orthopaedic medicine provide more treatment options than ever, reducing concerns for patients while maximizing positive outcomes.

Don’t let hip or knee pain compromise your quality of life. For more information on hip and knee conditions and new procedures, visit www.aahks.org or www.orthoinfo.org.

Got questions for your doctor? Write them down.

Better health care happens when physicians and patients are on the same page. It’s all about communicating. So remember to write down your questions before your appointment. And insist on fully understanding all treatment options discussed, so you can collaborate to make the best decisions.

A public service message from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, where Patient-Centered Care means getting better together.

There’s a secret to beating injuries. Get the right team.

If you’re active, there’s a good change you know the frustration a nagging injury can bring. But facing your injury alone can be daunting. How can you be sure you’re pursuing the best course of treatment? To weight in with the experts, visit www.nata.org or www.orthoinfo.org for the most advanced information on preventing and treating injuries.

Young elbows need special attention. Or they can lead to old elbow injuries.

Children are not just small adults. Their bones and joints are still growing and need special care when injured or over-used. Otherwise, young conditions like “Little League Elbow” or even broken bones can become problems that continue into adulthood.

For more information on treating and preventing childhood injuries, visit the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (www.posna.org) or the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (www.orthoinfo.org)