Focused on surgeons this site has many articles that are informative
and gives you insight into the current discussions and debates amongst the surgeons
in the USA. Not focused directly on Hip Surgery but there is a good search function
on the site.
Focused on surgeons this site has many articles that are informative
and gives you insight into the current discussions and debates amongst the surgeons
in the USA. The site IS focused directly on Hip & Knee Surgery and there
is a good search function on the site..
The primary function of the Association is to maintain standards
of orthopaedic surgery within Australia. The Association conducts a quality assurance
programme, offers regular continuing orthopaedic education meetings for its members
and provides a training programme for orthopaedic trainees to become specialists
in orthopaedics on behalf of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
The BOA was founded in 1918 and is the professional association
for over 4000 surgeons and training surgeons treating injuries and disorders
of bones, joints and their associated tissues.
Focused on surgeons this site has many articles that are informative
and gives you insight into the current discussions and debates amongst the surgeons
in the Canada. Not focused directly on Hip Surgery but there is a good search
function on the site. There are sections focused on patient information.
American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons (AAOS)
P.O. Box 2058
Des Plaines, IL 60017
Toll Free: 800-824-BONE (2663)
Email: pemr@aaos.org
The academy is the professional society of bone and joint surgeons. It seeks
to further knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of bone-related diseases.
The academy publishes brochures on total joint replacement, arthritis, arthroscopy,
and other subjects. Single copies of a brochure are available free of charge
by sending a self-addressed, stamped (business-size) envelope to (name of brochure)
at the address above.
National Osteonecrosis Foundation
5601 Loch Raven Blvd. Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21239
Phone: 410–532–5985
Fax: 410–532–5908
The foundation offers brochures, information on the disease, and a physician-finding
tool on its Web site.
Arthritis Foundation
P.O. Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357-0669
Phone: 404-872-7100
Toll Free: 800-283-7800
The Arthritis Foundation is the major voluntary organization devoted to supporting
arthritis research and providing educational and other services to individuals
with arthritis. It publishes free pamphlets and a magazine for members on all
types of arthritis. It also provides up-to-date information on research and treatment,
nutrition, alternative therapies, and self-management strategies for patients
with certain autoimmune diseases. Chapters nationwide offer exercise programs,
classes, support groups, physician referral services, and free literature. For
more information, call your local chapter, listed in the white pages of the phone
book, or contact the Arthritis Foundation at the above address.
The Hip Society
951 Old County Road, #182
Belmont, CA 94002
Phone: 650–596–6190
Fax: 650–508–2040
This society maintains a list of physicians who are specialists in problems of
the hip, and provides physician referrals by geographic area.
National Institute of Arthritis
and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health 1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484
Toll Free: 877-22-NIAMS (226-4267)
TTY: 301–565–2966
Fax: 301-718-6366
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases~National Resource Center provides
patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources
and information on metabolic bone diseases. The mission of NIH ORBD~NRC is to
expand awareness and enhance knowledge and understanding of the prevention, early
detection, and treatment of these diseases as well as strategies for coping with
them. The center provides information on osteoporosis, Paget's disease of bone,
osteogenesis imperfecta, primary hyperparathyroidism, and other metabolic bone
diseases and disorders.
Clinical Trials currently recruiting for subjects: Clinicaltrials.gov
A service of the U.S. national Institues of Health
General information page that includes all medical devices
being monitored or evaluated.
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