Organizations - Resources: Arthritis
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Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 6300 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 800-346-2267 (toll free) or 847-823-7186 www.aaos.org
This nonprofit organization provides education and services for orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals. The Web site includes patient information and a doctor referral service.
American College of Rheumatology 1800 Century Place, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30345 404-633-3777 www.rheumatology.org
This professional organization of physicians, health professionals, and scientists engages in education, research, and advocacy in order to improve the care of people with arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. It also offers practice support to health care providers. The Web site includes patient fact sheets.
Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA 30357 800-568-4045 (toll free) www.arthritis.org
This nonprofit foundation sponsors public education programs and continuing education for professionals, raises money for research, and publishes patient information materials. Local chapters can advise about doctors and sponsor activities such as swimming and self-help classes.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse National Institutes of Health 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 20892 877-226-4267 (toll free) www.niams.nih.gov
This federal agency distributes patient and professional education materials about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Also refers people to other sources of information.
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