Useful Links

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The latest source for latest Legislation, educational, health care policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopedics and medicine.

American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
An information source for latest trends in joint replacement surgery about the hip and knee.

WebMD
Welcome to WebMD Corporation: the leader in providing services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.

Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Discusses non operative means of dealing with arthritis. Gives local resources that are available.

Washington/Alaska Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation, Washington/Alaska Chapter operates across the area to assist those affected by the disease and provide current information for people with arthritis and their families.

North American Spine Society
The National Association of Spine Specialists is a legislative advocacy organization promoting the needs of spine disorder patients and spine care specialists.

Understand Spine Surgery
Spine animations that detail common spine conditions and procedures including spondylolisthesis, stenosis, DDD, herniated disc, sciatica, spine fractures, spine tumors, scoliosis, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis.

Understand MIS Spine Surgery