Resources

 | April 1, 2008

Resources

Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 6300 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
800-346-2267 (toll free) or 847-823-7186
www.aaos.org

This nonprofit organization provides education and services for orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals. The Web site includes patient information and a doctor referral service.

American College of Rheumatology 1800 Century Place, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345
404-633-3777
www.rheumatology.org

This professional organization of physicians, health professionals, and scientists engages in education, research, and advocacy in order to improve the care of people with arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. It also offers practice support to health care providers. The Web site includes patient fact sheets.

Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357
800-568-4045 (toll free)
www.arthritis.org

This nonprofit foundation sponsors public education programs and continuing education for professionals, raises money for research, and publishes patient information materials. Local chapters can advise about doctors and sponsor activities such as swimming and self-help classes.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892
877-226-4267 (toll free)
www.niams.nih.gov

This federal agency distributes patient and professional education materials about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Also refers people to other sources of information.

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Review Date: 2008-04-01

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