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The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has introduced apps that orthopedic surgeons can use to explain musculoskeletal problems and procedures to their patients. The Guides to Orthopedic Surgery cover total knee replacement, total hip replacement, and ACL reconstruction. These apps can be loaded onto exam room desktops or used on an iPad.

The apps also provide ways to create custom educational information for patients, and may be set up with certain electronic medical records to support Meaningful Use requirements. A free trial of the apps is available until June 30. More information: www.aaosnotice.org/Ortho_App/.

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The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has introduced apps that orthopedic surgeons can use to explain musculoskeletal problems and procedures to their patients. The Guides to Orthopedic Surgery cover total knee replacement, total hip replacement, and ACL reconstruction. These apps can be loaded onto exam room desktops or used on an iPad.

The apps also provide ways to create custom educational information for patients, and may be set up with certain electronic medical records to support Meaningful Use requirements. A free trial of the apps is available until June 30. More information: www.aaosnotice.org/Ortho_App/.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has introduced apps that orthopedic surgeons can use to explain musculoskeletal problems and procedures to their patients. The Guides to Orthopedic Surgery cover total knee replacement, total hip replacement, and ACL reconstruction. These apps can be loaded onto exam room desktops or used on an iPad.

The apps also provide ways to create custom educational information for patients, and may be set up with certain electronic medical records to support Meaningful Use requirements. A free trial of the apps is available until June 30. More information: www.aaosnotice.org/Ortho_App/.

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