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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Address:
6300 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
Phone:
1-847-823-7186
Internet Address:
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/
Description of services provided:
This site has a number of fact sheets about orthopedic conditions and treatments. Many educational materials, ranging from abstracts to full text journal articles, are available. You can get information on meetings, conferences, and research initiatives. You can go online here to find an orthopedic surgeon near you.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Address:
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone:
1-301-495-4484
Internet Address:
http://www.niams.nih.gov
Description of services provided:
This website offers detailed information about scoliosis, as well as information about a variety of arthritis and rheumatic diseases and skin and muscle disorders. Also included are news releases, recent research findings, information on research initiatives, and studies that are accepting patients.
Scoliosis Research Society
Address:
555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Phone:
1-414-289-9107
Internet Address:
http://www.srs.org
Description of services provided:
This site contains educational material with excellent graphics, pictures, and x-ray examples to explain how scoliosis affects the spine. Information on research on scoliosis, newsletters, conference information, and a search engine to locate an orthopedic surgeon in your community are available here.
Last reviewed August 2008 by Robert E. Leach, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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