Health Library
Patient Information from Dr. Grimm
- Care of Casts & Splints
A helpful review of cast and splint care for those recently treated with immobilization of an injured extremity. - Getting Back On Your Feet - Total Knee Replacement
A Saturday Evening Post article reviewing common questions and concerns about knee replacement. - Interscalene Block Anesthesia for Shoulder Surgery
Answers to frequently asked questions about use of the 'Interscalene Block' during shoulder surgery. - Loaner Medical Equipment Resources
A helpful list of regional resources for loaner medical equipment. Items are provided free of charge by local volunteer groups, and may include crutches, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, shower chairs, bed-side commodes, hospital beds, etc. - Oral Supplements and Surgery
A list of common over-the-counter supplements and their potential interactions with medications often used during or after surgery. Recommendations for discontinuing their use around the time of surgery are also included. - Orthotics, Prosthetics & Medical Supplies List
A list of regional providers of orthotics, prosthetics and medical supplies. - Post-Op Instructions after ACL Reconstruction
- Post-Op Instructions after Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Post-Op Instructions after Knee Arthroscopy
- Post-Op Instructions after Shoulder Surgery
- Post-Op Instructions after Total Knee Replacement
- Post-Op Instructions after Trigger Finger Surgery
- Prophylactic Antibiotic Recommendations for Patients with Total Joints
- Thrower's Ten Shoulder Exercises
Photos and descriptions of a proven exercise regimen for overhead athletes.
Patient Education Library
Orthopaedic information you can trust from Your Orthopaedic Connection, a service provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Recommended Web sites
- ****Patient Education Center****
A collection of helpful patient education resources including information on total joint replacement, shoulder & knee problems, common foot & ankle problems, and more. - ***Patient Education Center***
Another collection of helpful patient education resources including information on total joint replacement, shoulder & knee problems, common foot & ankle problems, and more. - **Search Engine for Patient Information**
A quick and easy way of finding information using the topic headings and key words you may have discussed with Dr. Grimm. - 51 Ways To Be Good To Your Joints
Helpful hints for taking care of your joints provided by the Arthritis Foundation. - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Numerous pamphlets, brochures and fact sheets on a variety of musculoskeletal topics provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. - Arthritis Foundation
An extensive collection of information and resources for patients with symptoms of arthritis. - Canandaigua Orthopaedic Associates, PC
Provides helpful information about the medical practice, administrative policies, contact information, biographical details about staff members, patient education materials, and links to other sites. - Tips For Living With Arthritis
Helpful hints for those with an arthritic condition. - Virtual Knee Replacement
An interactive, animated web site that allows you to assume Dr. Grimm's role as you perform a virtual knee replacement. - Z-COA
Secure site for COA provider use.
Contact Information
Directly across from FF Thompson Hospital on Parrish Street -- in the Lakeside Professional Park building. Enter in Front, and proceed to the lower level. Canandaigua, NY USA 14424 View map Phone (585) 394-1960 Fax (585) 393-9232
The Staff at Canandaigua Orthopaedic Associates
or by using the hyperlink in the "Recommended Web Sites" in the "Health Library" section.
When you visit our practice, you'll meet a team of professionals that includes doctors, physician assistants, and administrative experts who are focused on you and your care. You have the option to select an individual physician from our group who will then provide the majority of your patient care. Should you have an immediate problem or concern when your doctor is not available, another physician in the group will always be available to assist you until your doctor returns. Our physician coverage is available 24 hours a day.
For more detailed information about Canandaigua Orthopaedics and our staff, see the group web site at www.CanandaiguaOrtho.com.
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