Useful Links

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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 orthopaedics and medicine.

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

American Society for Surgery of the Hand
The mission of the ASSH is to advance the science and practice of hand and upper extremity surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners.

Arthroscopy Association of North America
The goal of the Association is to promote, encourage, support and foster through continuing medical education functions, the development and dissemination of knowledge in the discipline of arthroscopic surgery.

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.

Joint Replacement Resource Center
Is joint pain crippling your life? Do you sometimes think, "Maybe I'm ready for joint replacement"? With pain that bad, you may be ready now. Click to find out more information.

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.

Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mountain Chapter operates across the state to assist those affected by the disease and provide current information for people with arthritis and their families.

The Official U.S. Site for People with Medicare
Medicare.gov is a consumer beneficiary Website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and publications.

Bone & Joint Decade
The Bone and Joint Decade is a global, multi-disciplinary initiative targeting the care of people with musculoskeletal conditions--bone and joint disorders. Its focus is on improving your quality of life as well as advancing the understanding and treatment of those conditions through research, prevention and education.

National Osteoporosis Foundation
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.