# RealWorld Orthopaedics > Musculoskeletal medicine and radiology guide with illustrated chapters and real case studies. (iPhone/iPad app by Hyperexis.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realworld-orthopaedics/id427459068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hyperexis](https://appshunter.io/developer/395676266) - Category: Medical, Health & Fitness - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 7.1 · 81 MB - Languages: American English, French (France) - Released: 2011-03-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realworld-orthopaedics/id427459068/reviews.md ## What is RealWorld Orthopaedics? * FEATURED IN AAOS' MULTIMEDIA EDUCATION CENTER * * Now compatible with iOS 8 * RealWorld Orthopaedics is your ultimate guide to the basics of musculoskeletal medicine. This app features more than 50 chapters covering the most frequent and important diagnoses of the field, including fractures, dislocations, and degenerative diseases. The chapters are divided into sections discussing basic mechanisms of injury, diagnostic criteria and classifications, differential diagnosis as well as management. The chapters are fully illustrated using high-quality plates from Gray's Anatomy, original illustrations and original photographs. RealWorld Orthopaedics is also the best musculoskeletal radiology resource on the App Store! Not only can you see radiographs of every discussed disease, all radiologic findings can be highlighted right on the X-ray. Explore more than 150 real cases each containing: - Clinical information regarding the patient and the mechanism of injury - High-resolution X-rays - All appropriate series (anteroposterior, lateral, oblique, etc.) - Detailed radiologic interpretation - Drawings of every radiological finding right on the X-ray - Pre and postoperative controls Test your knowledge with the quiz mode, where the radiographs are presented in random order, or access a case directly either by diagnosis (e.g. Galeazzi fracture, rhumatoid artitis) or by actual radiological finding (e.g. linear hypodensity, plate and screws, irregular joint surface). By being both a radiology resource and a comprehensive clinical reference, RealWorld Orthopaedics is your must-have app for quick review on the wards, or at home. ==================================== PRAISE FOR REALWORLD ORTHOPAEDICS ==================================== "This is one of the best musculoskeletal radiology apps available. [...] Useful to any medical student, intern, or junior resident that needs to learn about musculoskeletal radiology." - TopOrthoApps.com "Highly rated orthopaedic application" - Orthopaedia.com "The ultimate iPhone app to the learning of musculoskeletal radiology" - echo-loco.fr Featured in AAOS' Multimedia Education Center (San-Francisco 2012) Featured by Apple as "New and Noteworthy" in more than 50 countries worldwide. ========================= INTERNATIONAL USER REVIEWS ========================= Great ortho app - 5 stars by miwwiw - Version 2.0.0 - Mar 21, 2012 - Australia iTunes Store Very easy to use app, best ortho app in the apple store. Great for anyone on a orthopaedic surg attachment wanting a good source of X-rays along with highlights of abnormalities plus full explanations & background info. [...] Definitely worth the $$, looking forward to future updates. --- Excellent for consenting - 5 stars by Drpsy23 - Version 2.0.0 - Apr 21, 2012 - UK iTunes Store I use this app a lot in order to inform and explain procedures to patients, Excellent to calm the anxiety of parents!!!! --- A compact, high quality atlas of skeletal radiological appearances - 5 stars by jepho - Version 1.0.0 - 31 March 2011 - UK iTunes Store A fantastic job! This is a great reference work for anyone interested in seeing real examples of diagnostic imaging for skeletal trauma and disease. The viewer is a joy to use [...] I have no hesitation in recommending this application very highly. [...] It will probably replace my battered copy of Orthopaedic Radiology (Long and Rafert) [...] This seminal work deserves to be on every clinician's iPhone. At this minimal cost, they have no excuse for not purchasing this application. I predict that it will become a classic. --- Muy buena - 5 stars by Unpg - Version 2.0.0 - Feb 24, 2012 - Spain iTunes Store Excelente y necesaria para traumas ## Key features - 50+ chapters on musculoskeletal diagnoses - Illustrated with Gray's Anatomy plates and original art - Extensive musculoskeletal radiology resource - Over 150 real cases with clinical info and X-rays - Radiologic findings highlighted on X-rays - Quiz mode for knowledge testing - Direct case access by diagnosis or finding ## Recent user reviews (10 of 26) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realworld-orthopaedics/id427459068/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great learning resource *2015-01-03, version 3.0* As a current radiology resident in training, I can attest to the educational value of this application. It has a flawless interface, sleek high res visuals, as well as clear, comprehensive educational value. I was hesitant about the price point, but I would say it's well worth the price. I hope this company continues to produce educational radiology apps of this caliber. ### 1/5 — Review *2014-01-01, version 2.1.1* Really disorganized. Not worth the money. ### 4/5 — Great, but how about an iPhone 5 update *2013-12-25, version 2.1.1* This app is great but has not been updated since 2012. They need to invest in an update to make this optimized for iPhone 5 displays. ### 5/5 — Useful *2013-08-01, version 2.1.1* I'm very impressed by this app. Im a surgical sho starting my rotation in orthopaedics next week and have been browsing this app for last minute preparation. Easy to navigate and good useful information for my level. ### 3/5 — Not worth $10 *2013-07-24, version 2.1.1* Overall good app but far too expensive for what it is. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2013-05-07, version 2.1.1* Great for review and comparison. ### 5/5 — Useful *2012-12-31* Excellent app. Most useful. ### 5/5 — Best Radiological studies app out there... *2012-12-13, version 2.1.1* This app is super impressive! It covers mostly skeletal trauma (which is fair enough, as its from an orthopaedics point of view). It also includes bits & pieces of some other relevant conditions like tumours, AVN etc... The interface is good. It uses a 'list type' menu on the left of screen. Each condition has multiple x-ray views, as well as a very impressive feature that uses colours to highlight areas of significance. Each condition also has info on conservative and surgical management. The quiz feature is also very helpful and easy to use. Having just finished 1st yr Chiropractic masters at Macquarie Uni (Sydney, Aus) I would highly recommend this app for semester 1 radiological studies. Maybe a suggestion to the makers of this app would be that there is a need for an app like this for other fields of radiological studies that are less ortho based. Covering conditions like; dysplasias, arthridities, tumours and tumour like processes. Keep up the good work! ### 5/5 — Very useful *2012-11-25, version 2.1.1* Going to echo other positive comments. As a review, study aid, etc very useful. Even have open during the odd fracture conference as a reference. Thanks for the work that has gone into this App I use it every week! ### 5/5 — Super *2012-11-14, version 2.1.1* Très bon logiciel ## Frequently asked questions about RealWorld Orthopaedics ### What is RealWorld Orthopaedics? RealWorld Orthopaedics is a medical app that serves as a comprehensive guide to musculoskeletal medicine and radiology. It offers detailed chapters on common diagnoses, illustrated with high-quality images, and includes a large collection of real patient cases with radiologic interpretations. ### What kind of content does RealWorld Orthopaedics include? The app features over 50 chapters covering fractures, dislocations, and degenerative diseases, with sections on injury mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and management. It also provides over 150 real cases with clinical information, high-resolution X-rays, and detailed radiologic interpretations. ### How can I test my knowledge with RealWorld Orthopaedics? RealWorld Orthopaedics includes a quiz mode where radiographs are presented in random order, allowing users to test their diagnostic skills. You can also directly access cases by diagnosis or by specific radiological findings. ### What devices is RealWorld Orthopaedics compatible with? RealWorld Orthopaedics is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is also compatible with iOS 8 and later versions. ### What is the price of RealWorld Orthopaedics? RealWorld Orthopaedics is available for a one-time purchase price of $9.99. ### How often is RealWorld Orthopaedics updated? The latest version of RealWorld Orthopaedics is 3.1, which was last updated on April 17, 2015. While updates have not been frequent recently, users have expressed a desire for future updates. ### What is the age rating for RealWorld Orthopaedics? RealWorld Orthopaedics has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to its medical subject matter. ### Is RealWorld Orthopaedics useful for patient consent? Yes, users have found RealWorld Orthopaedics to be excellent for informing and explaining procedures to patients, helping to calm anxiety, particularly for parents. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1 — 2015-04-17 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Bug fixes ### 3.0 — 2014-12-04 - iOS 8 compatibility - New and improved quiz mode ### 2.1.1 — 2012-08-16 - New "Quiz" mode - New cases - Support for the new iPad's Retina display - Fixed various typos ### 2.0.0 — 2012-01-23 - All cases are now linked to one of 55 brand new chapters covering diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis and general management principles - New and improved interface - iPad support ### 1.1.4 — 2011-10-18 - More than 50 new cases! - New annotations for existing cases - iOS 5 support - Improved localizations ## More apps by Hyperexis - [RealWorld Radiology](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realworld-radiology/id513001926) - [RadRef - Normal Values in Diagnostic Imaging](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radref-normal-values-in-diagnostic-imaging/id599417723) - [TBI Prognosis](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbi-prognosis/id782737884) All apps by Hyperexis: https://appshunter.io/developer/395676266 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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