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Orthopedics in Action

Online resource provides clear overviews of conditions, tests and treatments

Looking for information about orthopedic medicine? Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s library of animations covers more than 40 orthopedic topics, from common conditions and diagnostic tests to surgical treatments.

With moving visuals and patient-friendly narration, the animated clips offer clear overviews of what contributes to symptoms, how surgical procedures work and much more. In addition to viewing narrated animations, you can also read transcripts and explore anatomical details through interactive models and detailed slides.

To access these multimedia presentations – including overviews about hip replacement, knee replacement, low back pain and vertebral fusion – visit the Department of Orthopedic Surgery’s Health Information Library.

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