Patient Education
Doing personal research about a disease, illness or medical procedure is one of the very best ways to learn about and understand it. That is why the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute is not only committed to providing you with the most comprehensive selection of diagnosis and treatment options in the area, but also being the healthcare information leader in the Delaware Valley and your source for easy-to-understand information on a wide range of health and orthopaedic topics.
Would you like to know more about a particular type of orthopaedic condition, diagnostic test, or treatment? Or perhaps you would just like to read up on ways you can prevent sports injuries or browse medical illustrations. Our Patient Education Library offers easy-to-understand information on a wide range of health and medical topics, updated quarterly.
For an explanation of a medical condition, for example, you will find: What it is, Its symptoms, How the condition is diagnosed, Available treatment options, Prevention suggestions and other relevant information.
For additional information about orthopaedic conditions and treatments, please visit:
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics.
The American Association of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www.aanos.org/
The American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of orthopedists and neurosurgeons that was founded in the year of 1974 to improve the quality of care and directions for patients in these two major fields of orthopaedics and neurosurgery by setting high standards for training, credentialing and surgical education and for the practice of orthopaedics and neurosurgery by teaching, through the Journal of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgery.
Please remember that, while this information is aimed at helping you better understand a number of issues and illnesses, it should in no way be considered a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical professional. Please consult a Cooper physician with your more detailed questions and to receive specific diagnoses and recommendations.