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Play It Safe - Fact sheets and patient education brochures available on sports injuries from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

All About Shoulder Dislocation - Shoulder dislocation from a patient's point-of-view. Detailed illustrations accompanying text.

Common Orthopedic Disorders - Knee - Description of several conditions and injuries of the knee, by Richard S. Glosser, M.D.

UKAS - Information about this organization devoted to adhesions and their related disorders (ARD). Details about treatment and prevention.

Wound Healer - Site for education, information, treatment of wound healing problems.

It's Just An Accident - The new Injury Research Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin (IRC-MCW) has set about to change old ways of thinking about injuries, with the ultimate goal of reducing fatalities and disabilities.

Prevent Injuries in Young Soccer Players - An article by Roger M. Lyon, MD Assistant Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin.

eMedicine Health - Finger Dislocation - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

The Jefferson Health System - Orthopedic Surgery: Sports Injuries - Brief descriptions of several common sport related injuries and treatment modalities.

eMedicine Health - Puncture Wound - Consumer health resource center providing information on the treatment of puncture wounds.

Injury Facts Reveal the Extent of the Problem - Some sobering statistics show why new Injury Research Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin is a facility whose time has come.

Pediatric On Call - Information of the Common eye injuries in children and the first aid measures that should be followed.

Dr. Pribut's Sports Page - Comprehensive information on injuries related to runners. In-depth descriptions, graphics, risk factors, and treatment recommendations.

Injury Clinic - Resources on sports related injuries. Extensive explanations, detailed graphics and treatment considerations. From SportsMed Web.

Sports medicine and Orthopedic Surgery - An index of musculoskeletal injured areas common in sports related activities. From emedx.com [Note: graphics are actual x-rays or photos of injuries - ed]

OHSU Health -- Household/Common Emergencies - Overview from Oregon Health and Sciences University.

Children And Sports Injuries - Information on common sports injuries to children, causes and suggestions in preventing injuries. Provided by the Foundation For Chiropractic Education And Research.

Wound Care Guide - University of Illinois - Describes signs and symptoms of wound infections, types of wounds and recommended dressings. Written for the non-professional.