Rotator Cuff Disorders - Other Places To Get Help

SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS

Organizations

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 Sports Medicine (ACSM)
P.O. Box 1440
Indianapolis, IN46206-1440
Phone:	(317) 637-9200
Fax:	(317) 634-7817
Web Address:	www.acsm.org

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) provides general information and publications about exercise and sports medicine.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal andSkin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD20892-3675
Phone:	1-877-22-NIAMS (1-877-226-4267) toll-free (301) 495-4484
Fax:	(301) 718-6366
TDD:	(301) 565-2966
Email:	niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.niams.nih.gov

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a governmental institute that serves the public and health professionals by providing information, locating other information sources, and participating in a national federal database of health information. NIAMS supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases and supports the training of scientists to carry out this research. The NIAMS Web site provides health information referrals to the NIAMS Clearinghouse, which has information packages about diseases.

RadiologyInfo
820 Jorie Boulevard
Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251
USA
Phone:
Fax:
TDD:
Email:
Web Address:	www.radiologyinfo.org

RadiologyInfo is a joint project of the American College of Radiology and The Radiological Society of North America. The Web site is designed to answer consumer questions about radiology procedures and therapies. RadiologyInfo has information on X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and other procedures. The information includes how they are used for diagnosis and treatment, how to prepare for the procedures, and what a patient may experience.

University of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
1959 NE Pacific Street
Box 356500
Seattle, WA 98195-6500
USA
Phone:	(206) 543-3690
Fax:	(206) 685-3139
TDD:
Email:
Web Address:	www.orthop.washington.edu

This Web site offers consumers articles and videos about bone and joint conditions.

Related Information

By:	Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: January 7, 2010
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedic Surgery

1995-2011 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.

Article
Ready to Run? How to Get off the Couch -- and Keep Going!
News Article
Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
News Article
College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Article
3 Easy Yoga Moves to Calm Your Midday Stress Outs
Article
Friend or Frenemy? How to Know It's Time to Break Up with a Friend
News Article
Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That

See All News

iVillage

Rotator Cuff Disorders - Other Places To Get Help

SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS

Organizations