Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that addresses virtually every type of arthritis and its related conditions with programs, services and research. The Foundation advocates on behalf of the more than 70 million Americans living with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care, and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving fewer than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Established in 1991, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) addresses a broad array of scientific topics for its members – implant design, procedural results, surgical techniques and complications of primary and revision arthroplasty. It also provides the latest information on socioeconomic issues affecting the specialty, and offers a variety of educational opportunities to its members.

National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS)

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. NIAMS also helps in the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and in the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.

The Hip Society

Founded in 1968, the Hip Society was formed for the advancement of knowledge relating to the hip joint both in health and in distress. It provides a forum for orthopaedic surgeons, medical engineers and other interested parties to stimulate the exchange of knowledge concerning education, research and treatment of hip disorders.

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases~National Resource Center

The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases-National Resource Center provides patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases.

American College of Rheumatology

This association provides referrals to doctors and health professionals who work on arthritis, rheumatic diseases, and related conditions. It also provides educational materials and guidelines for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

American Physical Therapy Association

This association is a national professional organization representing physical therapists, allied personnel, and students. Its objectives are to improve research, public understanding, and education in the physical therapies.