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Patient Information

 

At Valletta Orthopaedics, we specialize in helping people on-the-go stay healthy and active. We are experts in sports medicine and rehabilitation, and we offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment for injuries to help each patient achieve his or her goals. We take the time to evaluate your condition and ensure that you understand your diagnosis completely. Recommended treatment may involve conservative therapies such as medications and physical therapy, or it may involve surgical intervention. No matter the determined course of treatment, you will be an active participant in the process.

 

Patient Education

Foot & Ankle
Spine & Neck
Shoulder & Elbow
Hand & Wrist
Knee & Hip

Surgery FAQs

ACL Pre-Op FAQs
ACL Post-Op FAQs
Knee Scope FAQs
Shoulder Scope FAQs

Useful Links

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Patient Education Library
The latest source for Legislation, educational, health care policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopaedics and medicine.

American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
An information source for latest trends in joint replacement surgery about the hip and knee.

WebMD
Welcome to WebMD Corporation: the leader in providing services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.

Joint Replacement Resource Center
Is joint pain crippling your life? Do you sometimes think, “Maybe I’m ready for joint replacement”? With pain that bad, you may be ready now.

Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Discusses non operative means of dealing with arthritis. Gives local resources that are available.