Useful Links

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
AAHKS provides leadership in advocacy, education and research to achieve excellence in hip and knee patient care. This site is an excellent source for the latest trends in joint replacement surgery about the hip and knee.

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
AAOS is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world. This site includes bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopaedics.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
AOSSM is the world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication, and fellowship. This site is the best source for the latest developments in sports medicine. Sports Medicine aides those with active lifestyles and the effects of aging, ensuring health and safety at all levels of sport, and athletes in the prevention and management of injuries.

Arthritis Foundation
International organization that is a leader in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases. This site provides information on the latest advances in research, advocacy, treatment and cures. Interactive site that is a source for the complete spectrum regarding arthritis.

Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
AANA promotes, encourages, supports and fosters through continuing medical education the development and dissemination of knowledge in the discipline of arthroscopic surgery. This site is a resource for practitioners and the public on all aspects of arthroscopy.

North American Spine Society (NASS)
This organization fosters the delivery of quality Spine care. NASS is a legislative advocacy organization that promotes the needs of spine disorder patients and spine care specialists.

Washington/Alaska Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
This site is the Northwest connection to the Arthritis Foundation that gives the most recent information regarding local events.

WEBMD
Sponsored site that is a leader in providing services that help physicians, consumers, and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare systems. This site is a good resource for looking up health conditions, tips on health advice/checks and living better.