Caregiver Information
Caregivers play an important role in the lives of the person having orthopaedic surgery. As a caregiver, you can facilitate conversations with the doctor, help make decisions, and lend a hand during the recuperation period.
Learn how as a caregiver for a joint replacement surgery patient, you are an essential part of the surgical experience and recovery team.
Summary of Care Before & After Knee Surgery (Georgetown University Department of Orthotics)
A helpful overview on what to expect before, during, and after total knee replacement surgery. Find out how 200,000 patients each year prepare for total knee replacement as well as the steps you'll need to take on your road to recovery.
Caring for Someone with Back Pain (Spine-Health.com)
Helpful tips for anyone suffering from back pain or living with someone suffering with back pain. From insightful suggestions for home to real-life workplace situations, this guide will shed new light on simple ways to ease back pain.
Talking to the Physician (Zimmer.com)
Tips on ways you can better communication with physicians to maximize the patient care experience.
Back Pain Explored
Learn more about causes of common back pain, as well as treatment options, life style tips and links to additional resources at the helpful website focusing on patient back pain.