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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
Phone:	1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267) (847) 823-7186
Fax:	(847) 823-8125
Email:	pemr@aaos.org
Web Address:	www.aaos.org

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise.

American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
Phone:	1-800-999-APTA (1-800-999-2782) (703) 684-2782
Fax:	(703) 684-7343
TDD:	(703) 683-6748
Web Address:	www.apta.org

The American Physical Therapy Association is a national organization representing nearly 70,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapist education, practice, and research. The APTA also provides information and education to the public about physical therapy and how it is used to treat certain conditions.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone:	1-877-22-NIAMS (1-877-226-4267) toll-free (301) 495-4484
Fax:	(301) 718-6366
TDD:	(301) 565-2966
Email:	niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.niams.nih.gov

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a governmental institute that serves the public and health professionals by providing information, locating other information sources, and participating in a national federal database of health information. NIAMS supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases and supports the training of scientists to carry out this research. The NIAMS Web site provides health information referrals to the NIAMS Clearinghouse, which has information packages about diseases.

North American Spine Society
7075 Veterans Boulevard
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone:	(630) 230-3600
Fax:	(630) 230-3700
Web Address:	www.spine.org

The North American Spine Society (NASS) has a patient education Web site http://KnowYourBack.org. This Web site includes information on the cause, treatment, and prevention of neck and back problems. This information includes references and brochures to help patients make health decisions. NASS promotes education, research, and advocacy for spine care. NASS members include spine care professionals such as orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, physical therapists, and researchers.

RadiologyInfo
820 Jorie Boulevard
Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251
USA
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Web Address:	www.radiologyinfo.org

RadiologyInfo is a joint project of the American College of Radiology and The Radiological Society of North America. The Web site is designed to answer consumer questions about radiology procedures and therapies. RadiologyInfo has information on X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and other procedures. The information includes how they are used for diagnosis and treatment, how to prepare for the procedures, and what a patient may experience.

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Last Updated: July 21, 2010

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