Health Library

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

  • Columbia Orthopaedic Group
    This is the web site for the entire Columbia Orthopaedic Group

  • Eddie's New Knees
    Newspaper article on one of Dr. Hockman's patients.

  • Joint Replacement Information
    This is another great website from Johnson and Johnson DePuy.

  • Knee Replacement Information
    This is a Johnson and Johnson (DePuy) website that is full of excellent information. Women will find this site especially helpful in answering their questions about which implant is best for them.

  • Virtual Knee Replacement
    This is a fun site takes you through the steps of performing a knee replacement. The information is helpful if you are curious about what happens in the operating room.

Contact Information

Columbia Orthopaedic Group 1 South Keene Street Columbia, MO USA 65201 View map Phone 573 443-2402 Fax (573) 874-1806

Other staff in my practice

Allow me to introduce two wonderful people who help me take such good care of our patients.

Robin Gray,RN, BC, FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner, Specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Robin has been an orthopaedic nurse for over 10 years. She has helped thousands of patients recover from surgery. Her warm bedside manner and extensive knowledge ensure that your nursing care is second to none. Robin also does an outstanding job assisting in surgery.

Marla Bennett- secretary.

Marla's experience in several different areas of healthcare assists her in answering phone calls and in keeping the office running in an efficient, organized manner. Most importantly, Marla's kindness and compassion give her a genuine concern for each and every patient.

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