The Scoliosis Association
The Scoliosis Association, Inc. is a non-profit,
volunteer non-medical organization. Since 1974, we
have been helping those with scoliosis by providing
information and having support groups and information
lines.
http://www.scoliosis-assoc.org/
American Association of
Orthopedic Surgeons
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
provides education and practice management services
for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved
patient care and informs the public about the science
of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University
as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy
has grown from a small organization serving less than
500 members to the world's largest medical association
of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves
about 24,000 members internationally.
www.aaos.org
Scoliosis Research Society
The Scoliosis Research Society is a professional organization,
made up of physicians and allied health personnel.
Our primary focus is on providing continuing medical
education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting
research in spinal deformities. Founded in 1966, the
SRS has gained recognition as one of the world's premier
spine societies. Strict membership criteria ensure
that the individual Fellows support that commitment.
Current membership includes over 800 of the world's
leading spine surgeons as well as some researchers,
physician assistants and orthotists who are involved
in research and treatment of spinal deformities.
www.srs.org
Spine Universe
SpineUniverse is dedicated to the mission of being
the most comprehensive Internet portal for information
on the spine. We seek to educate the public to the
full range of technologies, services, treatments and
research available on the subject of spinal disorders.
www.spineuniverse.com
American Association of
Neurosurgeons
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons
is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological
surgery and serving as the spokesorganization for
all practitioners of the specialty of neurosurgery,
in order to provide the highest quality of care to
our patients.
http://www.aans.org/
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