Writing About Injuries Or Surgeries?

Main Category: Bones / Orthopedics
Article Date: 18 Jul 2009 - 1:00 PDT

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Pope Benedict XVI's fractured wrist. Jill Biden's shoulder surgery. Various recent injuries sustained by the Boys of Summer. If you need an expert to discuss any of these timely topics, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) can provide expert sources to comment on musculoskeletal injury prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Specifically, AAOS spokespersons could discuss the following topics:

-- surgical options for broken wrists

-- average recovery times for a fractured wrist in the elderly

-- preparing for orthopaedic surgery

-- shoulder surgery and rehabilitation options

-- common shoulder concerns, ex. frozen shoulder, etc.

-- falls prevention

-- innovations in orthopaedic medicine.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

With more than 35,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the premier not-for-profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions the interests of patients and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal health. An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician who treats the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.

Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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