title: iPhone and iPad Use in Orthopedic Surgery.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Thousands of healthcare mobile applications (apps) are available, and physicians are increasingly recognizing that mobile technology can improve their workflow and allow them to practice medicine in a better and/or more efficient manner.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article highlights apps compatible with the iPhone and iPad and their utility to the busy orthopedic surgeon.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Currently available apps address every aspect of healthcare: patient management, reference, education, and research.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Key aspects of helpful apps include low cost (preferably free), a user-friendly interface, and simplicity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: Scott F M
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Duncan
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: Tariq K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Hendawi
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sperling
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Ryosuke
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kakinoki
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
authors.forename: Landon
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hartsock
keywords: Cellular phone; computers–handheld; information science; mobile applications
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