Patient Education Center

The physicians and staff at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates are committed to patient education as part of an ongoing effort to provide you the highest quality of orthopaedic care. Patient education is an integral part of our treatment program, and we make sure that you, as a patient, are fully aware of your orthopaedic condition – including diagnosis and all treatment options. If your condition requires surgery, we want you to be able to make an informed decision based on complete knowledge of your condition and other treatment options.

Our clinical staff will help you obtain a better understanding of your treatment and recovery process with the aid of brochures, models, and pictures. These are great tools for you to gain information about your orthopaedic condition, inpatient versus outpatient surgery, when you can return to work or play, and the benefits of physical therapy and home care.

Our professional staff is also available to discuss and answer any questions regarding orthopaedics in relation to the community, school, and industry. For further information, please visit the following links which serve as resources for many of your musculoskeletal health and fitness questions.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
www.sportsmed.org

Arthroscopy Association of North America
http://www.aana.org

The American Association for Hand Surgery
http://www.handsurgery.org

HandCare.com
http://www.handcare.com

American Society for Surgery of the Hand
http://www.assh.org

North American Spine Society
http://www.spine.org

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
http://www.aofas.org

The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
http://www.aota.org

Bioknotless™ Absorbable Suture Anchor
http://www.jnjgateway.com

Bioknotless™ RC Absorbable Suture Anchor
http://www.jnjgateway.com