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Professional Patient Care Knee, Ankle, Foot, and Back Braces
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OrthoRehabSpecialists.com
Provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
www.aaos.org
Calendar of events, education and professional and consumer information about orthopedics and orthopedic conditions.
www.boa.ac.uk
Society of orthopaedic surgeons who have a special interest in surgery of the foot and ankle. Affiliated with the British Orthopaedic Association and the European Foot and Ankle Society.
www.boa.ac.uk
Resource for orthopedic surgeons. Includes a brief history of the profession and a listing of members.
www.coa-aco.org
Professional organization working to advance the science and practice of orthopedic surgery.
www.eoa.org.eg
Publications, CME credit, membership and public information links; research and education foundation.
www.hand-surg.org
Provides general information about the field of prosthetics, orthotics and physical rehabilitation for the benefit of it's professional members and all others who are interested in the field.
www.i-s-p-o.org
Object of the society is to provide an open forum for scoliosis surgeons, scientists and health professionals to engage in debate about scoliosis aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment and the presentation and encouragement of scoliosis research.
www.liv.ac.uk
Regional society for orthopedic surgeons formed to complement the Eastern Orthopaedic Association and Western Orthopaedic Association in the US.
www.maoa.org
Established to promote communication among and between members and the EORS office in Marburg, Germany.
www.med.uni-marburg.de
Professional organization working to promote orthopedics in Missouri. Site features governmental updates and information about upcoming events.
www.msoa.org
Information for the trainees enrolled at the University of Manchester, including upcoming events and directions to hopitals in the North West rotation.
www.nwota.demon.co.uk
Membership information, a members-only area, education resources, events and conferences of interest to orthotists and prosthetists.
www.oandp.com
Organization working to advance the goals of the orthotic and prosthetic community by affecting change in national policy through public education, advocacy, and timely communication.
www.oandp.com
Organization that exists to promote the use of lasers in orthopedic surgery.
www.olsna.com
Professional organization that educates orthopedic surgeons, medical practitioners and the public in matters relating to problems of the foot and ankle.
www.ozemail.com.au
Professional organization working to advance the field of orthopedics. Site features upcoming events and an online membership application.
www.phillyortho.org
Affiliate of the Southern Medical Association established to provide a forum for the exchange of original, practical, medical and surgical information.
www.sma.org
Promotes clinical practice, research and education in the area of orthopedics. Serves as a forum of communication between practitioners, educators and researchers in the field.
www.toa.org
Physician association that promotes deucational programs, professional development and to foster collegiality among its members.
www.woa-assn.org
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Guide to Orthopedic Organizations
Gain an advantage by learning about orthopedic professional organizations and what they offerFinding professional orthopedic organizations can be useful if:
1. You are a medical student and want to gain an inside advantage that only members have
2. You are attempting to advertise to professional councils for orthopedics
3. You are a patient in need of an orthopedic specialist
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find out information on orthopedic groups if you are a patient
Being an informed patient is the wisest approach. It helps both the physician and the patient if common ground can be established.
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The website for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is the best place to start for information about orthopedic practices. This site has safety tips that range from preventing sports injuries to choosing new shoes for parents and children. The American Association of Orthopedic Medicine contains a doctor directory where you can search for a member doctor by location.
Find West Coast regional orthopedic associations and/or an orthopedic council
Regional organizations can be helpful if you are a student or doctor, as they offer local networking opportunities
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If you're looking for a state or regional orthopedic society, the best place to go is the AAOS state associations site. A example of a useful West Coast association is the Western Orthopaedic Association website; they offer excellent member benefits like local chapters, awards and recognition and educational opportunities.
Find East Coast regional orthopedic associations, practices and/or orthopedic councils or practices
If you live on the East Coast, you can find the most appropriate association, and you don't always have to be a practicing physician to be a member.
I recommend:
For professionals, the Eastern Orthopaedic Association is a prominent organization on the east coast and offers members grants, awards and continuing education through lectures, seminars and conferences. For patients, the Orthopedic Group, Inc. has been in existence for nearly 70 years and offers ten specialized services, including pediatric orthopedics, industrial medicine and physical therapy. The website contains useful links to other organizations, information about new procedures and helpful guides to handling arthritic conditions.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Some orthopedic organizations require certain minimum requirements for membership; read the membership section of the organization website for further details.
