Bones, Joints and Muscles

Classes and Events at Duke Raleigh Hospital
http://www.dukeraleighhospital.org/classes_and_events
Check the events calendar at Duke Raleigh Hospital for Pre-operative Joint Replacement Surgery classes to learn what you can expect before, during and after joint replacement surgery.

Medline Plus: Bones Joints and Muscles
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bonesjointsandmuscles.html
Medline Plus, a publication of the National Library of Medicine, provides information on conditions, diseases, injuries and other subjects related to bones and joints.

Muscles: Interactive Tutorial
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/muscles/htm/index.htm
Use this interactive tutorial from the National Institutes of Health to learn about muscle anatomy, injuries, diseases, diagnosis and treatments.

Joint Replacement Surgery
http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/jointrep.htm
Learn about joint replacement surgery, what to expect during and after surgery, and current research on joint replacement and related topics from this resource published by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Orthopaedic Patient Education Library
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/
Browse by category or by body part to learn about orthopedic conditions, procedures, injury prevention and many other topics from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.


This website is intended to assist consumers in finding accurate and reliable health information online. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or medical advice. To look for a physician or find health services, go to the Duke Raleigh Hospital website, or contact Duke Raleigh Hospital at (919) 954-3000.

last reviewed: May 30, 2008