| Acronym |
Organization & Website |
Patient Resources |
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| OrthoInfo |
OrthoInfo by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org
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Easy-to-understand articles, illustrations, videos, and recovery information written specifically for patients. |
| AAOS |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
https://www.aaos.org
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Comprehensive patient education covering bones, joints, muscles, sports injuries, arthritis, fractures, and orthopaedic surgery.
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| ABOS |
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
https://www.abos.org
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Information about board certification and the standards orthopaedic surgeons meet to become board certified. |
| AOSSM |
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
https://www.sportsmed.org
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Educational information about sports injuries, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe return to activity. |
| POSNA |
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
https://posna.org
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Resources focused on children's bone, joint, and spine conditions, as well as pediatric injuries. |
SRS
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Scoliosis Research Society
https://www.srs.org
| Information about scoliosis and other spinal deformities affecting children and adults.
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ASSH
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American Society for Surgery of the Hand
https://www.assh.org
| Patient education on hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions, injuries, and treatment options.
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AOFAS
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American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
https://www.aofas.org
| Educational resources about foot and ankle pain, injuries, arthritis, and treatment options.
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AAHKS
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American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
https://hipkneeinfo.org
| Patient-friendly information about hip and knee arthritis, joint replacement, and recovery.
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NASS
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North American Spine Society
https://www.spine.org
| Educational materials covering neck pain, back pain, spinal disorders, and treatment options.
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OTA
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Orthopaedic Trauma Association
https://ota.org
| Information about fractures, traumatic injuries, and recovery after orthopaedic trauma. |
| OTA | American College of Rheumatology https://rheumatology.org/
| Educational information about arthritis, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, and related conditions.
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