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Prevent Injuries America!

Each year, millions sustain avoidable orthopaedic injuries in their homes, at work and at play.

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Orthopaedics and The Bone and Joint Decade

Home Safety Injury-Free Workplace Playing Safely

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What is an orthopaedic surgeon?

MD who specializes in treatment and health maintenance of musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and cartilage)

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What is an orthopaedic surgeon?

The expert in treating the musculoskeletal system

The expert in maintaining musculoskeletal health

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Educating an Orthopaedic Surgeon

College Medical School Internship Orthopaedic

Residency Fellowship (optional) 2 Years Practice

TOTAL

4414(1)2

16 years!16 years!

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What do orthopaedic surgeons do?

Diagnose Treat Medication

Physical Therapy Exercise Brace Surgery

Prevent

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Nearly 56 million physician visits for musculoskeletal injuries in 2003

Many of these injuries are avoidable

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Home Safety

Preventing Slips and Falls Using Ladders Safely Lawn Mower Safety

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Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

Falls leading cause of injury among seniors

1 out of 3 people over 65 60% of falls take place at home

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Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls -Hip Fractures

Most patients with hip fractures are hospitalized for about one week.

One in four adults who lived independently before their hip fracture has to stay in a nursing home for at least a year after their injury.

One in five hip fracture patients dies within a year of injury.

Source: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Annual eye exam& physical

Calcium rich foods

Regular exercise

Don’t smoke & avoidexcessive alcohol

Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

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Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

Keep up-to-date lists of medications

Know what you are taking them for

Talk to your physician about your medications

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Reduce tripping hazards at homeReduce tripping hazards at home

Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

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Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

Keep a lamp, telephone, and flashlight near bed

Make it easy to get in and out of bed

Keep floor clutter-free

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Laces Heel counter for good fit and

stability

Midsole is cushioned, but not

too soft or too thick

Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

A Good Shoe

High, wide toe box for good fit

Anti-skid sole, avoid heavy lugs

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Keep walkways clear

Avoid clutter

Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

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Keep electrical cords out of walkways

Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

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Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

Use non-skid floor wax Remove throw rugs Clean spills immediately Use easy-to-reach storage

In the Kitchen:

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Slip-resistant rugs and mats

Night lights and grabber bars

Home Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls

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Home Safety: Use of Ladders

More than 560,000 people treated for ladder-related injuries each year

Many more with less serious injuries

Choose the right ladder for the job

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Inspect Lock

Home Safety: Use of Ladders

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4 to 1 Rule

16 ft

4 ft

Home Safety: Use of Ladders

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Home Safety: Use of Ladders

Reposition ladder Wear safe, secure shoes Face ladder while

climbing

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Home Safety: Use of Ladders

Remain closest to center Do not sit or stand on top

rung Don’t use ladder in high

winds, if drowsy or experiencing fainting spells

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Home Safety: Lawn Mowers

117,000 lawn mower-related injuries

Can result in amputation Most are preventable

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Name: Chad Courtney

Age: 11

Injury: Traumatic lower leg amputation with limb reattachment

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Home Safety: Lawn Mowers

Never use fingers to remove anything from blades

Children should not operate

Only operator on ride-on

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Home Safety: Lawn Mowers

Always turn off completely before inspecting and repairing

Wear protective boots, clothing, eyewear

Do not tamper with safety release

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Injury Free Office

Back, neck, and shoulder problems

Long hours sitting at computers

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Injury Free Office: Back & Neck Problems

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Turn palms upward, straighten & stretch

Hold 10-15 seconds

Back & Neck Problems: Prevention

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Pull shoulder blades together until point of tension Hold 5

seconds

Back & Neck Problems: Prevention

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Stretch both sides

Hold 5-10 seconds

Back & Neck Problems: Prevention

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Playing Safely

Playgrounds Scooters Trampolines Sledding Inline Skating

Playing Safely

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More than 500,000 injuries to children each year

Playing Safely: Playgrounds

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Playing Safely: Playgrounds

Avoid asphalt, hard-packed dirt or grass

Be sure of adult supervision Steer kids to age appropriate

activitiesCheck for space for kids getting off

slide or merry-go-roundKeep children from crowding exit

areas.

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Playing Safely: Playgrounds

Try out hand gripsBe sure swing seats are plastic or

rubberAvoid equipment that could entrap a

child’s headBe sure you can see kids clearly, and

they can see you.

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Playing Safely: Playgrounds

Safety Guidelines for Children Dry surfaces Slide one at a time Don’t climb over guardrails Slide sitting down, facing

forwards

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Playing Safely: Playgrounds

Safety Guidelines for Children Move away from slide exit

quickly Climb stairs and steps slowly Wear proper footwear Hold on to handrails

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Playing Safely: Playgrounds

Safety Guidelines for Children Avoid climbing or sliding on support

poles or beams Swing sitting down One person per swing Wait until swing stops to get off

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Playing Safely: Playgrounds

Safety Guidelines for Children One person on spring rocker,

sitting down Be careful crossing in front of

moving swings Beware of metal surfaces in hot

weather!

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Playing Safely: Trampolines

Adult supervision is key to safety

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Playing Safely: Trampolines

One at a time Trampolines are best installed in a pit

so that the trampoline surface is at ground level

The surface should be shock-absorbing to reduce risk of injury

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Playing Safely: Trampolines

Use spotters

Avoid high risk maneuvers unless prepared

Protective padding

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Playing Safely: Sledding

Each year, 33,000 injuries in sledding accidents

Annually, 3000 children suffer serious head injuries

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Preventing Injuries: Sledding

Adult supervision

Safe sled paths

Helmets

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Designated areas only

No public streetsNo sledding on plastic sheets

Preventing Injuries: Sledding

Do Don’t

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Playing Safely: Inline Skating

Wear protective gear

Put gear on first

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Learn basics

Know how to stop

Never hold onto a moving vehicle!

Playing Safely: Inline Skating

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Many accidents are preventable

Simple safety guidelines can help you keep your family safe

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons6300 North River RoadRosemont, IL 60018 www.orthoinfo.org

Resources

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What are your questions and concerns?

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Thank you for participating today Remember, your orthopaedic

surgeon can help get you back in the game