References / Patient Education

Dr. Meere firmly believes that an informed patient is a healthier and more satisfied patient.

There are several helpful website references that can assist the patient in the planning stages of his/her joint replacement:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS)
• American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• Arthritis Foundation
• New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
• Hospital for Joint Diseases
• NYU HJD Joint Replacement Center of NYC
• NYU School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Depuy / Johnson & Johnson
• Osteonics / Stryker
• Smith & Nephew