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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Orthopaedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of your body’s musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves, and allows you to move, work, and be active.

OrthoInfo is a trusted source of information about musculoskeletal conditions and injuries — how they are treated, as well as how they can be prevented. Our articles and videos are developed by orthopaedic surgeons who are members of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. All of the content on our website is peer-reviewed by physician members of the OrthoInfo Editorial Board who are experts in their fields. This peer-review process ensures the accuracy and completeness of our content.

Founded in 1933, the Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world. Its continuing medical education activities include a world-renowned Annual Meeting, multiple continuing medical education courses, and various medical and scientific publications and multimedia materials.

American Association of Neurologic Surgeons (AANS)
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is the organization that speaks for all of neurosurgery. The AANS is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to promote the highest quality of patient care.

American Academy of Pain Medicine
The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of pain medicine. As a medical specialty society, the Academy is involved in education, training, advocacy, and research in the specialty of pain medicine.

Indiana State Medical Association
The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) is a federation of county and district medical societies all across Indiana. With more than 8,200 members, the ISMA continues its dedication to a mission of helping the state’s physicians provide the best possible health care for their patients.

Indiana’s Drug Abuse website
Education is a key component in addressing all levels of the drug abuse epidemic. The education committee of the Task Force works to develop clinical education materials about appropriate prescribing and use of controlled substances for medical providers and the public at large.

WebMD
WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.