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Medical Associations and Societies

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American Academy of Neurology
The American Academy of Neurology is a medical specialty society established to advance the art and science of neurology and thereby promote the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders.

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for Orthopedic surgeons and allied health professionals.

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the national medical society representing physicians who are specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
AANS is a scientific and educational association devoted to the development of neurological surgery.

American Back Society
The goal of the American Back Society is to provide the health care community access to the most current information available on interdisciplinary spinal care.

American College of Radiology
ACR is a non-profit professional society whose primary purposes are to improve service to the patient, advance the science of radiology, study the socioeconomic aspects of the practice of radiology, and encourage continuing education for radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and persons practicing in allied professional fields.

American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is the professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing arthritis and possible fatal disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones.

American Medical Association
Physicians dedicated to the health of America.

American Pain Society
The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization dedicated to serving people in pain.

American Physical Therapy Association
APTA's goal is to foster advancement in physical therapy practice, education, and research.

American Society of Anesthesiologists
Non-profit U.S. medical association and distributor of patient education brochures.

American Spinal Injury Association
ASIA educates members, other health care professionals, patients and their families, as well as the public, on all aspects of spinal cord injury.

Cervical Spine Research Society
The Cervical Spine Research Society is an organization of individuals interested in clinical and research problems of the cervical spine. Its purpose is the exchange and development of ideas and philosophy regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine injury and disease.

International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
The purpose of ISSLS is to bring together those individuals throughout the world who, by their contributions and activities both in the area of research and clinical study, have or are indicating interest in the lumbar spine in health and in disease.

International Spinal Injection Society
The International Spinal Injection Society is an association of physicians interested in the development, implementation, and standardization of percutaneous techniques for the precision diagnosis of spinal pain.

North American Spine Society
NASS is a multidisciplinary organization that advances quality spine care through education, research, and advocacy.

Radiological Society of North America
The purpose of the RSNA is to promote and develop the highest standards of radiology and related sciences through education and research.

Scoliosis Research Society
SRS is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, research, and the treatment of spinal deformity.

 

Medical Manufacturers

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Cortek
Cortek is focused on the next generation of spinal fusion products that will accelerate and improve the success rate of lumbar and cervical fusions for individuals with chronic back pain due to degenerative disc disease. The goal for these products is to improve the patient's quality of life and reduce costs.

DePuy
DePuy, the First Name in Orthopedics, is a Johnson & Johnson Company developing Orthopedic devices.

Interpore International
Interpore International is a biomaterials company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices for the repair of bone and soft tissue.

Kyphon
Kyphon is an Orthopedic medical device company developing innovative surgical devices, focusing on the spine.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek
MSD is a manufacturer of surgical products.

SpineCor (Biorthex)
Orthopedic treatments for spinal disorders.

Stryker Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement
AboutStryker.com is an online resource center providing information about the causes of hip joint pain, shoulder joint pain, knee joint pain and provides information on the various treatments.

Sulzer Spine-Tech
Sulzer Spine-Tech designs, develops, and manufactures and markets spinal implants and instruments for the less invasive surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease and other spinal conditions.

Surgical Dynamics
To improve the outcomes of surgical procedures world-wide, through the development and marketing of minimally invasive implants, instruments, techniques, and approaches.

 

Medical Publications

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American Academy of Family Physicians
This is the home page for American Family Physician, the official clinical journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians

Anesthesiology
The official journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Anesthesiology is widely regarded as the preeminent scientific journal in the specialty.

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery is the world's leading Orthopedic journal.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
The most widely and intensively read Orthopedic journal in the US since 1997.

Journal of the American Medical Association
JAMA's goal is to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health.

Journal of Spinal Disorders
Features original, peer-reviewed articles on diagnosis, management, and clinically important laboratory investigations.

Spine
An international journal for the spine.

The Spine Journal
Official journal of the North American Spine Society; an international and multidisciplinary journal that publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on research and treatment related to the spine and spine care, including basic science and clinical investigations.

 

Other Helpful Medical Web Sites

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Artificialdisc.com
To educate physicians and the general public about the new, revolutionary technologies for replacing human spinal discs with artificial discs.

Back.com
Back pain does not have to be something you live with. Back pain is common and can be caused by a spinal problem. Factors such as pain, weakness, and numbness can point to a more serious condition. Back.com has the answers.

CareGroup Healthcare System
The CareGroup web site offers consumers access to health experts and health information on a wide variety of topics.

Food and Drug Administration
Home page for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Hand Surgical Associates
If your symptoms are confined to the hand or elbow and do NOT radiate or flow from your neck, or if you have hand or digit numbness or tingling sensations, especially during sleep, you may not have a cervical spine problem and may be best suited to be evaluated by a physician from the NEBH Hand Center.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Formerly the Health Care Financing Administration.

Iscoliosis
Web site with information pertaining to scoliosis. Features helpful information and links.

National Library of Medicine
NLM is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences.

Neckreference.com
The neckreference.com is an comprehensive resource tool which can help you learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for cervical or neck pain. It includes information about surgical and non-invasive treatment options to relieve neck, shoulder and arm pain.

NSNOnline
The National Spine Network are centers of excellence for spine care.

SpinalDisorders.com
A web directory for spinal disorders research and information.

Spine Dr.
Provides information to people with spinal symptoms, paramedical and medical spine health care practitioners, and spine surgeons.

Spine Surgery
Spine Surgery is a helpful web site with links to spine articles and procedures. It also has other helpful information.

Spine-Health
A comprehensive resource to understand, prevent, and seek appropriate treatment for back pain and neck pain.

SpineOnline
In-depth source for information on herniated discs and its treatment.

SpineUniverse
An extensive web site dedicated to bringing together the best minds and the best technology on the subject of back and neck pain. Designed to help you better understand your condition and the treatment options available.

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