Patient Education Information

Bone Fractures - The Journal of the American Medical Association has created this fact sheet.

Falls and Fractures - The National Institute on Aging tells about falls and fractures and how to prevent them.

Fractures: An Overview - Very good review of what fractures are, how they happen, and how they are fixed, by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

What Are Growth Plate Injuries? - Learn about them from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Bone Density Test: What the Numbers Mean - Learn what a bone density test is, what it measures, and what the results mean.

Bone Scan - The Mayo Clinic explains how a bone scan is done and what the results mean.

Broken Bones - KidsHealth offers this information to parents.

Broken Jaw - Intelihealth explains how broken jaws are repaired.

Broken Ribs - The Mayo Clinic talks about how ribs break, and how they are repaired.

Cast Care - Information from YourFamilyDoctor courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Collarbone (Clavicle) Fractures - Intelihealth explains about this type of fracture.

Cool Cast Facts - KidsHealth has created this information specifically for kids.

Crutches: A How-To Guide - Learn how to select the right size, and how to use them properly.

Fractures of the Nose - The Merck Home Manual for Patients and Caregivers offers this information.

Hip Fractures - The Mayo Clinic describes how these problems happen and how they are treated.

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Once Is Enough: A Guide to Preventing Future Fractures - This information is courtesy of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Stress Fractures - The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has created this fact sheet about stress fractures.