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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, CA, USA. Ofranko@ucsd.edu

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Mobile applications, or apps, are increasingly used by orthopedic professionals. This review highlights useful, affordable apps for orthopedic surgeons and trainees, enhancing on-the-go information access.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Medical Informatics
  • Mobile Health Technology

Background:

  • Smartphones and tablets are prevalent in healthcare.
  • Mobile applications offer intuitive interfaces for quick medical information access.
  • The orthopedic community is increasingly adopting mobile apps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review useful mobile applications for orthopedic surgeons and trainees.
  • To identify free or inexpensive apps beneficial for orthopedic providers.
  • To highlight both general medical and orthopedic-specific applications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of available mobile applications.
  • Selection of apps based on utility, cost, and relevance to orthopedics.
  • Categorization of apps for different levels of orthopedic training.

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  • Several free and inexpensive apps are available for orthopedic professionals.
  • Apps cover general medical information and specialized orthopedic content.
  • Selected applications enhance on-the-go information retrieval for clinicians.

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  • Mobile apps are valuable tools for orthopedic surgeons and trainees.
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