Web Resources

Medical Information Sites for Patients

HandRaisers
Share your experiences and connect with others in this online community.

WebMD
This site is a leading source for trustworthy health information and news.

eMedicine
Patient-friendly health information on this site includes symptoms and treatment of various conditions.

Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic offers medical and health information, as well as tools for healthy living.

Dupuytren’s Society
This independent site hosts a forum where patients can talk about their experiences with Dupuytren’s disease.

Patient Information from Medical Associations

American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
This site provides education for patients regarding diseases and injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Read patient information on injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the hand, wrist, and elbow.

American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)
Read hand specialists’ answers to frequently asked questions about injuries and diseases of the hand and wrist.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Learn about surgical procedures used to treat conditions affecting the hand and wrist.

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