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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Useful Links
The following pages are not maintained by Boston University Orthopaedic Surgical
Associates, Inc. Links to these sites are for informational purposes only. We are not
responsible for the accuracy of the content on these sites.
Patient Information
General/All Orthopaedic Conditions:
Your Orthopaedic Connection
Information about orthopaedic injuries, treatment, and prevention.
Maintained by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Medline
Plus - U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of
Health
MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of
Health and other trusted sources on over 700 diseases and conditions.
There are also a medical encyclopedia
and a medical
dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on
prescription and
nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links
to thousands of clinical trials.
National Institute
for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders
Information on various musculoskeletal disorders, including arthritis,
hip replacement, knee and shoulder problems, and scoliosis. NIAMS is
a division of the National Institutes of
Health.
Orthogate/Orthopaedic
Web Links
Created by The Internet Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, the
site is intended to facilitate access to orthopaedic information using
the Internet. The site contains
information on joint replacement, back problems, trauma, foot and ankle
disorders, and foot, knee, and shoulder problems as well as live webcasts
of surgical procedures.
Arthritis:
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the
more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services
and research. Their website contains educational materials on all topics relating to
arthritis, including treatment, medications, and prevention.
Hand:
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Read what hand surgeons say about carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, hand transplants, and
other hand problems and diseases on these pages of the American Society for Surgery of the
Hand (ASSH) website. This information has been prepared by members of the American Society
for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).
Electronic Textbook of Hand Surgery
Contains information about common hand problems, as well as diagrams and explanations of the
anatomy of the hand.
Knee:
The Knee Society
Information about knee osteotomy, total knee replacement, and common knee injuries.
Pediatrics:
Sports Medicine:
Spine:
North American Spine Society
Information on preventing spine injury as well as education about common spine conditions
Spine-Health.com
In-depth information to help patients understand, prevent, and research treatments for back pain and
neck pain-written and peer reviewed by leading spine physicians
SpineUniverse.com
Information about the full range of technologies, services, treatments and research available on the
subject of spinal disorders
Professional Organizations
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine is a multidisciplinary scientific
society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, to promoting
professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improving the
quality of life for people with these disabilities.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for
orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for
improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics.
American Medical Association
As the national professional organization for all physicians, the American Medical Association
(AMA) serves as the steward of medicine and leader of the medical profession. The AMA's envisioned
future is to be an essential part of the professional life of every physician and an essential force
for progress in improving the nation's health. Only the AMA has the national voice, the reputation
and the stature to be a strong advocate for physicians and their patients.
American Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a national organization of orthopaedic
surgeons specializing in sports medicine, including national and international sports
medicine leaders. The AOSSM works closely with many other sports medicine specialists and
clinicians, including family physicians, emergency physicians, pediatricians, athletic
trainers and physical therapists, to improve the identification, prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation of sports injuries.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
The mission of the ASSH is to advance the science and practice of hand and upper extremity
surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners.
Arthroscopy Association of North America
The goal of the Association is to promote, encourage, support and foster through continuing medical
education functions, the development and dissemination of knowledge in the discipline of arthroscopic
surgery.
Eastern Orthopaedic Association
The purpose of EOA is to promote, encourage, foster, and advance the art of science and orthopaedic
surgery, and to establish a forum for free discussion and teaching of orthopaedic methods and
principles among the members.
The Hip Society
Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge relating to the hip joint
International Society for Fracture Repair
The International Society for Fracture Repair (I.S.F.R.) is embodied in an organisation of
individuals from around the world who are dedicated to the advancement and interchange of science
of fracture repair and its application to improvement of patient care.
Massachusetts Medical Society
The MMS is an organization of physicians, medical students, residents, and fellows dedicated to
advancing medical knowledge, to developing and maintaining the highest professional and ethical
standards of medical practice and health care, and to promoting medical institutions formed on
liberal principles for the health, benefit and welfare of the citizens of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association
The Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association (MOA) is a non-profit, volunteer organization, dedicated
to improving orthopaedic care in Massachusetts. The MOA seeks to identify and resolve issues that
affect delivery of orthopaedic care.
North American Spine Society
NASS is a multidisciplinary medical organization that advances quality spine care through education,
research and advocacy.
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is an independent organization that raises
funds to support research and education on diseases and injuries of bones, joints, nerves, and
muscles, OREF-funded research enhances clinical care, leading to improved health, increased activity,
and a better quality of life for patients.
Orthopaedic Research Society
The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) is an organization dedicated to advancement of orthopaedic
research. The ORS carries out this mission through education in research, dissemination of research
knowledge, advocacy for increasing of resources for research, and increasing awareness of the
importance and impact of such research on orthopaedic patients and the public. Additionally, the
ORS promotes and encourages the development and availability of clinician-scientists and
basic-scientists to assure that there is continuing research efforts whose results will form a
basis for providing the highest quality of musculoskeletal care.
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
The mission of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is to promote excellence in care for the
injured patient, through provision of scientific forums and support of musculoskeletal research
and education of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the public.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) has as its mission the development and
implementation of the highest quality education of pediatric orthopaedists thereby assuring the
best possible care of musculoskeletal pediatric patients. POSNA will endeavor to become the focal
point and authoritative source on such care through appropriate alliances with other related
organizations and through research that will lead to evidence based patient care.
Scoliosis Research Society
The Scoliosis Research Society is a professional organization, made up of physicians and allied
health personnel. The primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care
professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities.
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