| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – http://www.aaos.org – National organization serving to provide education to orthopaedic surgeons and others through annual meetings, multiple CME courses, the Orthopaedic Learning Center, various medical / scientific publications and electronic media materials |
Important links
| American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society – http://www.aofas.org – Promotes quality, ethical, and cost effective patient care through education, research, and training of orthopaedic surgeons while creating public awareness for the prevention and treatment of foot and ankle disorders |
| Orthopaedic Trauma Association – www.ota.org – The authoritative source for the optimum treatment and prevention of traumatic musculoskeletal injury; serves to promote excellence in care for the injured patient, through provision of scientific forums and support of musculoskeletal research and education of orthopaedic surgeons and the public |
| Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and other conditions of the foot and ankle. Their comprehensive education and training include four years of medical school, five years of residency training in orthopaedic surgery, and a one- or two-year fellowship focused on foot and ankle care. No other healthcare provider has the depth and breadth of experience to treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. |
| AAOS Orthopaedic Connection – http://www.orthoinfo.org – The Academy’s patient education website with information on many orthopaedic conditions and treatments |