Resources
National
Osteoporosis Foundation
202-223-2226
www.nof.org
NOF Web site offers comprehensive resources, including
an online directory of medical specialists who treat
people with osteoporosis, links to support groups
by state, information on topics related to fall
prevention and treatment, FAQs and more.
National
Institutes of Health
Osteoporosis and Related
Bones Diseases - National Resource Center
1-800-624-BONE
TTY: 202-466-4315
www.osteo.org
Distributes materials in Spanish and Asian languages
for low-literacy populations, and for individuals
with visual impairment, on treatment options and
coping strategies. Referrals to appropriate organizations
are also available.
American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
847-823-7186
www.aaos.org
AAOS Web site offers comprehensive information for
patients, an e-newsletter, a resource listing and
"Find an Orthopaedist," a searchable directory
of orthopaedic surgeons. Also offers patient information
in Spanish.
American
College of Rheumatology
www.rheumatology.org
ACR Web site provides a searchable directory of
board-certified rheumatologists in the U.S. and
abroad. Also: Patient-oriented overviews of 19 disease-specific
topics, medications, information about health care
professionals who treat rheumatology patients, and
a list of assistance programs for certain rheumatology-related
drugs.
American
Academy of Family Physicians
www.familydoctor.org
A Web site of AAFP, familydoctor.org offers health
information for the whole family, including information
on osteoporosis. Included is "Find a Family
Doctor," a searchable directory of active members
of AAFP. Resources in Spanish.
National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases
NIH Information Clearinghouse
1-877-22-NIAMS
www.niams.nih.gov
Clearinghouse provides information, in both English
and Spanish, about various forms of arthritis and
rheumatic disease and bone, muscle and skin diseases.
It distributes professional education materials
and refers people to other sources of relevant information.
North American Spine Society
1-877-774-6337
www.spine.org
Provides an online directory of physicians specializing
in spine care at its Web site, as well as tips on
preventing common spine conditions. Information
and resources for spine care providers.
