Bunions - Other Places To Get Help
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| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS) | |
| 6300 North River Road | |
| Rosemont, IL60018-4262 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267) (847) 823-7186 |
| Fax: | (847) 823-8125 |
| Email: | pemr@aaos.org |
| Web Address: | www.aaos.org |
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise. | |
| American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons(ACFAS) | |
| 8725 West Higgins Road | |
| Suite 555 | |
| Chicago, IL60631-2724 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-421-2237 (773) 693-9300 |
| Fax: | (773) 693-9304 |
| Email: | info@acfas.org |
| Web Address: | www.footphysicians.com |
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons provides information on surgery and shoe selection as well as the care and treatment of heel, toe, ankle, nerve, tendon, nail, and skin conditions; sports injuries; diabetic foot problems; arthritis; and resources in your local area. Some information is available in Spanish. | |
| American Orthopaedic Foot and AnkleSociety | |
| 6300 North River Road | |
| Suite 510 | |
| Rosemont, IL60018 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-235-4855 (847) 698-4654 |
| Fax: | (847) 692-3315 |
| Email: | aofasinfo@aofas.org |
| Web Address: | www.aofas.org |
The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) provides information on a variety of topics, including foot care for adults, children, and people with diabetes; proper shoe fit; and how to select children's shoes and sports shoes. Some information is available in several languages besides English. | |
| American Podiatric MedicalAssociation | |
| 9312 Old Georgetown Road | |
| Bethesda, MD20814-1621 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-FOOTCARE (1-800-366-8227) (301) 571-9200 |
| Fax: | (301) 530-2752 |
| Email: | info@apma.org |
| Web Address: | www.apma.org |
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) provides information about foot and ankle injuries, sports-related foot concerns, surgical and nonsurgical treatment of foot problems, special medical issues such as diabetes, and resources in your local area. Some information is available in Spanish. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: February 4, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery | |
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