Patient Resources

These are Web-based resources for hip and knee replacement patients and their families. The following links to Internet sites are compiled from a variety of sources that are not linked to The Orthopedic Institute at Mercy Hospital and do not constitute medical advice. The Orthopedic Institute at Mercy Hospital does not provide any warranties on the accuracy, timelines, or availability of these sites, which represent the individual opinions of the site owners and are not necessarily endorsed by The Orthopedic Institute at Mercy Hospital. The information is intended to educate about options and procedures from other individuals who have faced surgery replacement. People seeking specific medical advice or assistance should contact the Orthopedic Institute for a physical consultation.

The Hip

• National Osteonecrosis Foundation
• Hip Fact Sheets
• MedLine Plus: Hip Joint Replacement
• Surface Hip Replacement
• Implants
• Wheeless’ Textbook: Total Hip Arthroplasty

The Knee

• AAOS Knee Fact Sheets
• APTA: Taking Care of Your Knees
• Articles of Interest

About Arthritis

• Arthritis Foundation

General

• University of Maryland Medical Reference
• Herbs and Supplements That Interact with Anesthetic, Analgesic or Anticoagulant Drugs

Glossary

• Glossary of Medical Terms