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. - 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. - 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 Trigger Finger Surgery
- Prophylactic Antibiotic Recommendations for Patients with Total Joints
- Shoulder Surgery Anesthesia
An overview of anesthesia considerations for shoulder surgery, including general anesthesia and interscalene block. - 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****
Another collection of helpful patient education resources including information on total joint replacement, shoulder & knee problems, common foot & ankle problems, and more.. - ***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.. - **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
"Conditions & Treatments" section has helpful information, including a 'Surgery Center' section with animations of common surgical procedures (total knee, hip & shoulder replacement; arthroscopy). - 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. - Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate
General information about Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate found on the Arthritis Foundation's web site. - Throwers Ten Shoulder Exercises
Video clips demonstrating a exercises in a proven rehabilitation program for overhead athletes. Includes a link to a 'pdf' file that can also be downloaded. - Tips For Living With Arthritis
Helpful hints for those with an arthritic condition.
Contact Information
The Staff at Canandaigua Orthopaedic Associates
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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