Orthopedic Links

These sites offer additional patient-oriented materials.

• The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery

  The purpose of which is to foster and assure the highest quality musculoskeletal health care through: education of orthopaedic surgeons, other health care professionals and the public; promotion of research; and communication with other professionals and the public.

  

• The United States National Library of Medicine

  Provides access to the world's largest medical library.

  

• North American Spine Society

  NASS is a multidisciplinary organization that advances quality spine care through education, research and advocacy.

  

• Medscape

  This site and its sister, CBS HealthWatch are commercial sites. Medscape is the professional site, built around practice oriented content. CBS HealthWatch is a consumer site.

  

• Spine-health.com

  Spine-Health provides you with a comprehensive, highly informative and useful resource for understanding, preventing, and seeking appropriate treatment for back and neck pain and related conditions.

  

• Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

  Comprehensive practice site with a wide range of orthopedic patient education information.