Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

9400 West Higgins Road

Rosemont, IL 60018

1-847-823-7186

http://orthoinfo.org

This site has a number of fact sheets about orthopedic problems and treatments. Many educational materials are available. You can get information on meetings, conferences, and research. You can also find a surgeon near you.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

1 AMS Circle

Bethesda, MD 20892-3675

301-495-4484

1-877-226-4267

http://www.niams.nih.gov

This website offers detailed information about scoliosis, arthritis and rheumatic diseases, and skin and muscle disorders. Also included are news releases, research findings, research initiatives, and studies that are accepting patients.

Scoliosis Research Society

555 East. Wells Street

Suite 1100

Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823

414-289-9107

http://www.srs.org

This site has educational material with graphics, pictures, and x-rays to show how scoliosis affects the spine. Information on research, newsletters, and conferences is also available here.