Compass is a free, educational tool developed by Partners for Trauma Resilience, LLC d/b/a Evellere Group to provide general information about orthopaedic trauma injuries and surgical recovery. It is intended to help patients and caregivers understand what recovery typically involves, what to expect week by week, and what questions to ask their clinical care team.

The information provided in Compass does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is general and educational in nature. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician or qualified healthcare provider.

Always seek the advice of your physician, surgeon, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, treatment plan, or recovery. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read in this application.

The clinical content in Compass has been reviewed by a board-certified orthopaedic trauma surgeon. However, medical knowledge evolves and individual patient circumstances vary significantly. Content may not reflect the most current clinical guidelines or apply to your specific situation.

Recovery timelines, phases, and exercises described in this application are generalizations based on typical recovery patterns. Your actual recovery may differ substantially based on your age, overall health, the severity and nature of your specific injury, surgical approach, and other clinical factors. Always follow the specific instructions provided by your treating physician and care team.

Compass is not designed for emergency situations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. This application is not monitored by any clinical staff and does not provide real-time medical support.

This application describes warning signs that may indicate complications. These lists are not exhaustive. If you experience any symptom that concerns you, whether or not it appears in this application, contact your physician or seek medical care promptly.

Use of Compass does not create a physician-patient relationship or any other clinical relationship between you and Partners for Trauma Resilience, LLC d/b/a Evellere Group, or any individual associated with this application.

Partners for Trauma Resilience, LLC d/b/a Evellere Group makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information in this application for any particular purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Evellere Group shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from your use of or reliance on this application.

Medical information changes over time. Evellere Group will endeavor to keep content current but cannot guarantee that all information reflects the most recent clinical evidence at any given time.

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using Compass. By accessing or using this application, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, do not use this application.

Compass is developed and maintained by Partners for Trauma Resilience, LLC d/b/a Evellere Group, a limited liability company. Compass is offered as a free educational resource for patients recovering from orthopaedic trauma injuries and for their caregivers and family members.

Compass is provided for personal, non-commercial, educational use only. You may use this application to:

You may not use Compass for any commercial purpose, or in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.

Compass is an educational application only. It is not a healthcare service, clinical tool, or medical device. Use of Compass does not establish any clinical or professional relationship. See the Medical Disclaimer for full details.

All content in Compass, including text, clinical descriptions, application design, the Compass name, and the Trauma Recovery Continuum of Care (TRCC) framework, is the intellectual property of Partners for Trauma Resilience, LLC d/b/a Evellere Group and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content in this application without prior written permission from Evellere Group.

Compass includes links to third-party websites and resources, including the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. Evellere Group does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Compass stores all personal data, including your injury date, appointment information, and wellbeing check-ins, locally on your device only. Evellere Group does not collect, transmit, or have access to any personal information you enter into this application. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Compass is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Partners for Trauma Resilience, LLC d/b/a Evellere Group and its members, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of Compass.

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the application after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Partners for Trauma Resilience, LLC d/b/a Evellere Group is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Compass handles information.

Compass does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information. Everything you enter into the application stays on your device. We have no access to it.

Compass allows you to save the following for your personal use, stored only on your device:

This information is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage. It is not transmitted to any server, database, or third party. It is not accessible to Evellere Group or anyone else.

Compass does not collect:

Compass uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how the application is used. This helps Evellere Group understand usage patterns and improve the tool over time. Google Analytics may collect pages visited, session duration, general device type, and general geographic region. Your IP address is anonymized. We do not use this data for advertising.

Wellness Check-In Scores: If you opt in during your first visit, your anonymous weekly check-in score (1-5) and recovery week number are sent to Google Analytics. These are tied to a random device identifier, not your identity. You can change this setting at any time in the More tab.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Compass includes links to external websites. When you follow these links, you are subject to those organizations' own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site.

Compass links to educational videos hosted on YouTube. Tapping these links opens YouTube in your browser. YouTube's privacy policy applies once you leave Compass. We do not embed YouTube videos or load any YouTube tracking code within the application.

Compass is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Because all data is stored locally on your device, you can delete it at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or site data in your browser settings. Evellere Group cannot delete your data on your behalf because we do not have access to it.

Compass is not a covered entity or business associate under HIPAA. Because we do not collect, store, or transmit any health information, HIPAA does not apply to this application. However, we are committed to handling health-adjacent content with care and discretion.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically.