Primary Sources
Our content draws from established orthopedic and medical sources including:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) / OrthoInfo: Clinical guidelines, patient education, and fracture management protocols
- AO Foundation: Fracture classification systems and surgical technique references
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): Research on bone biology, healing, and osteoporosis
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Rehabilitation guidelines and exercise protocols
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS): Peer-reviewed orthopedic research
- CDC National Center for Injury Prevention: Injury statistics and prevention data
- International Osteoporosis Foundation: Bone density and fracture prevention research
- PubMed / National Library of Medicine: Peer-reviewed research articles
How We Use Sources
We reference primary sources when presenting statistics, treatment recommendations, or clinical claims. We prioritize systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical practice guidelines over individual studies when available.
If you have questions about a specific claim or would like to see our sources for particular content, please contact us.
