Additional Sources Of Information

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Associations And Web Sites

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Phone: 847/823-7186
Phone: 800/346-2267
http://www.aaos.org

American Physical Therapy Association
Phone: 800/999-APTA (2782)
http://www.apta.org

Arthritis Foundation
Phone: 404/872-7100
Phone: 800/283-7800
http://www.arthritis.org

American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
Phone: 404/633-3777
Fax: 404/633-1870
http://www.rheumatology.org

National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NAMSIC) National Institutes of Health
Phone: 301/495-4484
Phone: 301/ 565-2966 TTY
Phone: 301/881-2731 Automated faxback system
http://www.nih.gov/niams