Thomas N. Conner, MD

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Patient Education

Patient Education Books

Knee

ACL Reconstruction Book
Learn more about ACL reconstruction, including what the surgery entails and how it is performed. Review information on how to prepare, what to expect and proper post-operative care.

Knee Arthroscopy Book
Learn more about knee arthroscopy, including what the surgery entails and how it is performed. Review information on how to prepare, what to expect before surgery, and proper post-operative care following surgery.

Shoulder

Labral Repair Book
Learn more about labral repair, including what the surgery entails and how it is performed. Review information on how to prepare, what to expect before surgery and proper post-operative care following surgery.

Rotator Cuff Repair Book
Learn more about rotator cuff repair, including what the surgery entails and how it is performed. Review information on how to prepare, what to expect before surgery and proper post-operative care following surgery.

Shoulder Impingement Book
Learn more about shoulder impingement, including what the surgery entails and how it is performed. Review information on how to prepare, what to expect before surgery and proper post-operative care following surgery.

Patient Education Videos

Hip

Anterior Total Hip Replacement (ASP)
View a step-by-step illustration of an anterior total hip replacement (ASP).

Knee

Patellar Tendon Graft Technique
View a step-by-step illustration of a patellar tendon graft technique.

Partial Knee Replacement
View a step-by-step illustration of a partial knee replacement.

Total Knee Replacement
View a step-by-step illustration of a total knee replacement.

Shoulder

Total Shoulder Replacement
View a step-by-step illustration of a total shoulder replacement.

Rotator Cuff Repair
View a step-by-step illustration of a rotator cuff repair.

Post-Op Instructions

Knee

ACL Reconstruction Post-Op
Review proper post-operative care and what to expect following your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair. Learn more about the recommended follow-up appointments, at-home physical therapy exercises and rehabilitation progression.

Knee Arthroscopy Post-Op
Review proper post-operative care and what to expect following your knee arthroscopy. Learn more about the recommended follow-up appointments, at-home physical therapy exercises and rehabilitation progression.

Total Knee Post-Op
Review proper post-operative care and what to expect following your total knee replacement. Learn about follow-up appointments to check progress and when you may begin working with a physical therapist.

Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Repair Post-Op
Review proper post-operative care and what to expect following your shoulder rotator cuff repair. Learn more about follow-up appointments to check progress and when you may begin working with a physical therapist.

Shoulder Labral Repair Post-Op
Review proper post-operative care and what to expect following your arthroscopic shoulder labral repair. Learn more about follow-up appointments to check progress and when you may begin working with a physical therapist.

Rehabilitation Protocols

Knee

ACL Reconstruction
Review a general guideline for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, including post-surgery activity and a physical therapy progression plan.

Shoulder

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Review a general guideline for a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty rehab, including post-surgery activity and a physical therapy progression plan.

Rotator Cuff Repair
Review a general guideline for a rotator cuff repair, including post-surgery activity and a physical therapy progression plan.

Shoulder Labral Repair
Review a general guideline for a shoulder labral repair, including post-surgery activity and a physical therapy progression plan.

Total Shoulder Arthoplasty
Review a general guideline for a total shoulder arthroplasty, including post-surgery activity and a physical therapy progression plan.