PATIENT EDUCATION
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Juan C. Frisancho, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Joint Replacement |
These are links to within the "AAOS Your Orthopaedic Connection" website. The
terms, conditions, and disclaimer apply according to the specifications of the AAOS.
terms, conditions, and disclaimer apply according to the specifications of the AAOS.
AAOS Your Orthopaedic Connection This website is produced by the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons. It offers an extensive Patient Education Library in English and Spanish. There
is also a free quarterly newsletter available by email subscription.
Arthritis Foundation “In 1948 a group of scientists and physicians came together to take action against
a condition call arthritis. Their actions resulted in the formation of the Arthritis Foundation.”
American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) This site is helpful in answering many questions
regarding the use and safety of musculoskeletal donor tissue for orthopedic procedures.
HealthGrades “The leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Reports and ratings to guide
you to better care providers.”
MedlinePlus “Trusted health information for you.” A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases “The mission of the National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the cause,
treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and
clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of this information.”
Yahoo Health Yahoo! Health provides topic centers and searchable references containing health
information. The topic centers cover “Healthy Living” and “Diseases and Conditions.” The references
include an “Encyclopedia” and “Ask the Expert.”
WebMD “WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support
to those who seek information.”
Medical Centers
The University of Michigan This is the official website of Dr. Frisancho’s alma mater. Here you will
find a directory of websites and other online resources available at the U of M. GO BLUE!
Orthopaedic Surgeons. It offers an extensive Patient Education Library in English and Spanish. There
is also a free quarterly newsletter available by email subscription.
Arthritis Foundation “In 1948 a group of scientists and physicians came together to take action against
a condition call arthritis. Their actions resulted in the formation of the Arthritis Foundation.”
American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) This site is helpful in answering many questions
regarding the use and safety of musculoskeletal donor tissue for orthopedic procedures.
HealthGrades “The leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Reports and ratings to guide
you to better care providers.”
MedlinePlus “Trusted health information for you.” A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases “The mission of the National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the cause,
treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and
clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of this information.”
Yahoo Health Yahoo! Health provides topic centers and searchable references containing health
information. The topic centers cover “Healthy Living” and “Diseases and Conditions.” The references
include an “Encyclopedia” and “Ask the Expert.”
WebMD “WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support
to those who seek information.”
Medical Centers
- Pacific Hospital of Long Beach Pacific Hospital of Long Beach is a full-service, for-profit,
teaching hospital with 184 licensed acute care beds. "We are fully accredited and have all the
innovative technology that is expected of a medical center but with an important difference. Our
environment is small enough to assure patients of calm, homelike surroundings while providing a
capable, professional staff. The result is a perfect blend of sensitivity and technology."
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance “Providence Little Company of
Mary Medical Center Torrance celebrates over 40 years of service in the health care community.
The new Hannon tower has been specifically designed to offer a peaceful and serene healing
environment, promoting comfort and relaxation for patients and their families. We want to do
everything in our power to make your visit pleasant, as well as convenient.”
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center “Torrance Memorial is a locally governed, 401-bed, non-
profit medical center whose purpose is to provide quality healthcare services, predominantly to
the residents of the South Bay, Peninsula and Harbor communities.”
The University of Michigan This is the official website of Dr. Frisancho’s alma mater. Here you will
find a directory of websites and other online resources available at the U of M. GO BLUE!
