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Academic Orthopaedic Society
Open to the faculty of academic orthopaedic programs within the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. Includes information about membership, committees, residency programs, meetings, and core curriculum. |
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American Orthopaedic Association
Overall mission:to identify, develop, engage and recognize leadership to further the art and science of orthopaedics. Includes information on fellowships, meetings, and membership. |
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American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
This organization includes orthopaedic surgeons who have special interest and training in the foot and ankle. Patient information includes an online member locator and educational materials on specialized topics. Professional information includes the societys meeting abstracts, links, and awards information. |
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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
AOSSM is dedicated to educating health care professionals and the general public about sports medicine. The site provides information about the society's meetings, publications, media releases on sports medicine topics, and an Ask the Doctor feature. Patient education materials and information about professional educational materials are included. |
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American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Information about its professional publications and meetings. Patient information pages on various hand diseases and conditions. Find-a-Hand-Surgeon Link has options for locations and physician name. |
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AO North America
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of patient care, in orthopaedic, craniomaxillofacial, spine and veterinary surgery. Links to continuing education opportunities, fellowship information, some educational material, and their newsletter. Some material is fee based. |
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Arthroscopy Association of North America
Aims to encourage research and knowledge on arthroscopic surgery to improve upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoseletal system. Information about the association, membership information, and members only area. Ordering information for their journal and patient education materials. |
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Bone and Joint Decade
International partnership of patient, pofessional, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations as well as companies and health care providers. Generally a informative site about the organization's goals, objectives, and projects.The News link includes announcements and links to full text articles, position papers, and messages. During 200-2010 it aims to raise awareness,empower patients, promote cost-effective treatment, and encourage research. |
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Bones Society
The only US organization for orthopaedic practice managers and administrators. Provides networking and educational services. |
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Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Includes information on meetings, professional development, fellowships, the association's publications, and membership information. |
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Cervical Spine Research Society
A multidisciplinary organization that provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and promotes clinical and basic science research of the cervical spine. Includes information on membership and meetings (including papers/abstracts). Members only section. |
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Clinical Orthopaedic Society
Mission is to create interest and further education in the area of clinical orthopaedic care. Links to membership, meetings, resources, and education/fellowships. |
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Hip Society
Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge relating to the hip joint. Links to events, educational offerings, and members area. |
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International Osteoporosis Foundation
International non-governmental organization including 118 member national societies. Supports national osteoporosis societies and increases understanding of osteoporosis. Includes organizational news, information on programs and special projects, and news on upcoming conferences. |
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International Society of Arthoscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
International organization of surgeons, established to develop, support and promote charitable, scientific and literary works that disseminate and further the increased knowledge of arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Links to membership, meetings, awards, publications, and teaching centers. |
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