Health Library

Patient education library

Orthopaedic information you can trust from Your Orthopaedic Connection, a service provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Seniors

Calcium
Fall Prevention Facts
First Fracture May Be a Warning Sign
Getting Up From a Fall
Guidelines for Preventing Falls
Home Safety Checklist
Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and Falls
Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis Tests
Staying Active As You Age
Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls
What Is Your Risk for Osteoporosis?

Contact Information

Salem Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc 9 Colby Street Salem, MA 01970 View map Phone 978-745-6282

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