To keep you updated on the go, we highlight a free medical app each month!
Librarian reviewers from Saskatchewan Health Authority and Alberta Health Services consider the audience and purpose of the apps, as well as highlighting additional features:
Our complete grading criteria is embedded in the review.
Note: Reviewers are not healthcare professionals and don't appraise the quality of any recommendations within the app. Reviews are not meant as endorsements.
AO Surgery Reference
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Image Source: AO Surgery Reference, Apple App Store. Retrieved on November 26, 2018 from https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ao-surgery-reference/id403961165
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Surgery Not identified but appears to be geared towards orthopedic surgery Surgical staff |
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Stated Purpose |
QUICK ONLINE REFERENCE IN CLINICAL LIFE You might also want to visit the full-featured web-based version of AO Surgery Reference at www.aosurgery.org Taken from the Google Play listing: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=af.org.aofoundation.AOSR&hl=en_CA
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Info can be found in App Store or Google Play. |
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Part 1: Editorial committee, content updates, and evidence grading |
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Information about the authors and dates of each entry is provided. Some entries are more recently updated than others. No grading system is used. |
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Part 2: Source and authorship information for 3 entries |
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Names of authors and their affiliations are provided for each entry but there is no way to contact them directly The majority of entries have a related reference list (with the references linking to external articles or other references when possible). This is not true for all entries for adults, however, such as the “spine” entry. The Pediatric section only contains 3 entries which appear to be from 2016. There are two more entries that say “coming soon” (they are not labeled, but appear to be the proximal forearm and forearm shaft). Citation lists are not provided. |
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Organization of information |
The information is organized by anatomical area. Each anatomical area is then divided into different fracture types and information is provided in regards to diagnosis, decision, preparation, approach, reduction & fixation, and aftercare. A legend is available to indicate the amount of skill and equipment required to perform each surgical procedure. Lots of visual resources such as images, videos, diagrams, etc. make it very appealing. |
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An image of a skeleton (adult and pediatric) with each anatomical area clearly labeled is provided on the main screen. By selecting an area, it then allows you to select a fracture type to read more in-depth information. An “I” icon is available to provide additional information for each procedure. This can include bullet point information and additional images.. There did not appear to be any real customization features available within this app |
Internet connection required for use: Yes App requires Internet access beyond initial download; Text search field: Yes; Browsable content: Yes by subject; Advertisements: No; Pop-up advertisements: No; In-app purchases: No
There is also a full-featured web-based version of this App online at www.aosurgery.org.
The AO Spine App is also contained within the AO Surgery App
The App provides information and a link to AOTrauma, courses, seminars and other online events (can be found in most Appendix sections when you click into an anatomical area)
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