TopOrthoApps has created a review for the best mobile apps for spine surgeons, trainees and students.
Ten apps that were among the highest overall rated apps include:
1. Nerve Whiz: A useful and intuitive nerve reference resource developed by Zach London, MD, of the University of Michigan.
2. Orthopaedic Patient Information: Includes high quality three-dimensional anatomical models and video demonstration for pathology and treatment.
3. Spine Pro III: Part of 3D4Medical's suite of full-featured anatomy apps, Spine Pro III includes several animations, video demonstration and a pen feature for drawing on the screen.
4. AgingSpine: Within the Orca Health collection of apps, AgingSpine provides patient information about orthopedic conditions with interactive anatomy models and the ability to search for medical providers treating specific conditions.
5. SpineDecide: This Orca Health app is designed to provide patient information about various health conditions with interactive anatomy models and the ability to search for medical providers treating specific conditions.
6. AAOS eBooks: This app from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons allows users to download and read books in the AAOS bookshelf library.
7. iSpineCare: This app was designed to help clinicians present information about the spine to patients and the notes are compatible with AirPrint.
8. EBSS.live: Created by the AO Foundation, this app is designed as a spine trauma literature search tool for finding articles about spine surgery, full abstracts and levels of evidence.
9. CORE Clinical Orthopedic Exam: This app was designed as a standard clinical exam app ideal for medical students interested in musculoskeletal medicine or junior residents and includes a database of more than 400 clinical tests with the purpose, instructions, video demonstration and test properties.
10. Stryker ARIA Spine: Designed with animation and three-dimensional models of the Stryker ARIA Spine system, this app is intended as a guide for the system and would be appropriate for trainees preparing for a case or operating room technicians to familiarize themselves with the procedure.
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