Links to Other Orthopaedic Sites
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
AAOS has two sites: one is their main web site; the second one is a reference site where you can look up terminology and find definitions regarding every type of orthopaedic problem. Both are very useful sites for research and information.
www.aaos.org
orthoinfo.aaos.org
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
...and The American Journal of Sports Medicine
The official publication of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
The American Orthopaedic Society (AOS)
The United States Bone and Joint Decade
A web site about a global initiative to help people with musculoskeletal conditions. The initiative is involved with development of new research and educational programs to bring about greater awareness of diseases of bones and joints.
WebMD
This is an excellent resource for articles and information on all types of medical problems. You can personalize the site on the second link, below. A great site to visit in your spare time!
Information on Joint Replacement
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Arthritis Foundation
Hospitals and Surgery Centers
Hospitals
Holy Cross Hospital
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH
Montgomery General Hospital
Surgery Centers
Surgery Center of Maryland
SCA-Rockville Center
Health Insurance Companies/Groups
This GWOG participates with many insurance companies and groups. It is the patient’s responsibility to ensure that their insurance carrier is contracted with GWOG. Please see the attached list of participating insurance providers and visit the appropriate website, should you have any questions.
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