Orthopedic Resources

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Membership information. Includes legislative action (federal and state) of interest to practitioners. Special features include an online bookstore, educational resources catalog and a patient education section. Libraries & Archives links to the Bulletin, meeting abstracts, policies, and more.

American Association of Orthopedic Medicine
A not-for-profit organization which provides information and educational programs on the accurate diagnosis and comprehensive nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal problems. Membership information included.

American Orthopaedic Association
Overall mission:to identify, develop, engage and recognize leadership to further the art and science of orthopaedics. Includes information on fellowships, meetings, and membership.

American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
This organization includes orthopaedic surgeons who have special interest and training in the foot and ankle. Links to professional referrals and patient handouts. Professional information includes the society's meeting abstracts [restricted to members], links, and awards information.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
AOSSM is dedicated to educating health care professionals and the general public about sports medicine. The site provides information about the society's meetings, publications, and media releases on sports medicine topics.Patient education materials and information about professional educational materials are included.

American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Information about its professional publications and meetings. Patient information pages on various hand diseases and conditions. Find-a-Hand-Surgeon Link has options for locations and physician name.

American Society of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants
Physician assistants who specialize in orthopaedic board-certified surgery. Information on certification, publications, membership, and meetings.

American Society of Orthopedic Professionals
Promotes continuing education for members and raises awareness of the orthopedic allied professionals. Includes newsletters and a forum.

AO North America
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of patient care, in orthopaedic, craniomaxillofacial, spine and veterinary surgery. Links to continuing education opportunities, fellowship information, some educational material, and their newsletter. Some material is fee based.

Arthroscopy Association of North America
Aims to encourage research and knowledge on arthroscopic surgery to improve upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoseletal system. Information about the association, membership information, and members only area. Ordering information for their journal and patient education materials.

Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons
For those interested in clinical aspects of orthopedics and in training of leaders in the specialty. Includes information about meetings and events.

Bone and Joint Decade
International partnership of patient, pofessional, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations as well as companies and health care providers. Generally a informative site about the organization's goals, objectives, and projects.The News link includes announcements and links to full text articles, position papers, and messages. During 200-2010 it aims to raise awareness,empower patients, promote cost-effective treatment, and encourage research.

Bones Society
The only US organization for orthopaedic practice managers and administrators. Provides networking and educational services.

Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Includes information on meetings, professional development, fellowships, the association's publications, and membership information.

Cervical Spine Research Society
A multidisciplinary organization that provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and promotes clinical and basic science research of the cervical spine. Includes information on membership and meetings (including papers/abstracts). Members only section.

Clinical Orthopaedic Society
Mission is to create interest and further education in the area of clinical orthopaedic care. Links to membership, meetings, resources, and education/fellowships.

Eastern Orthopaedic Association
Area covers 17 eastern US states, DC, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Site includes newsletter, membership info, meeting info.

Hip Society
Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge relating to the hip joint. Links to events, educational offerings, and members area.

International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics
Focuses on the etiologic role of orthopedic deformities as related to the various symptoms of head and neck pain and dysfunction. Information on membership and how to become a fellow or recieve a mastershipl

International Osteoporosis Foundation
International non-governmental organization including 118 member national societies. Supports national osteoporosis societies and increases understanding of osteoporosis. Includes organizational news, information on programs and special projects, and news on upcoming conferences.

International Society of Arthoscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
International organization of surgeons, established to develop, support and promote charitable, scientific and literary works that disseminate and further the increased knowledge of arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Links to membership, meetings, awards, publications, and teaching centers.

Jaw Joints & Allied Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Foundation, Inc. (JJAMDED / JJAMSDF)
Promotes education about healthy jaw joints and prevention of TMJ disorders. Conducts and sponsors relevant research. Links to events, news items, newsletter, and some online patient education materials.

Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
Formed in 1982 to serve orthopaedic surgeons in a twenty state area to extend the art and science of orthopedic surgery. Meeting information and meeting abstracts.Links to information about regional meetings and educational grants.

National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists
Certififies Orthopaedic Technologists. Links to membership information, information about the association's journal, recognized school listing, employment opportunities, and message board.

National Osteonecrosis Foundation
Provides funding for medical research and education of patients, physicians, and other health professionals.

National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
The basics about osteoporosis, including treatment, prevention, and risk factors. Links to find a doctor, advocacy, and support groups. Includes resources for professionals.

North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
Founded in the United States by Canadian physiotherapists, manual therapy instructors and examiners to advance orthopaedic manual therapy. The Web site provides information on the organisation including mission and objectives, courses, faculty, news, and full-text access in PDF to the NAIOMT newsletter from 1998 onwards

North American Spine Society (NASS)
Provides information on meetings, publications, and CME opportunities. Includes information for spine care providers and spine patients.

Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Educational & scientific society regarding the care & treatment of injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Links to calendar, news items, discussion forums, education resources, meetings/courses, membership, and research.

Orthopedic Research Society (ORS)
Provides an overview of the society, including awards/grants, career center, meetings information, membership, and publications.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
Includes information for both consumers and professionals. Consumer information - Links at top of page (parents, adults, youth, support groups) include fact sheets, tips, clinic directory, and programs. Professional information - grant and fellowship information, guides, bibliographies, resources, clinical trials.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Includes links to fellowships and awards and membership information. Resource section includes some patient/parent infomation.

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
A support and networking group for women orthopaedic surgeons. Include link to award, fellowship, and scholarship information. Links to meeting and membeship information.

Southern Orthopaedic Association.
Area covers 16 southern US states and DC. Site includes membership, publication, and meeting information.

State Orthopaedic Societies
Links to sites or information about orthopaedic societies in US states.

Western Orthopaedic Associatin
Area includes 14 western US states. Site includes links to membership information, meeting abstracts, and newsletters.