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.
