American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
P.O. Box 1998
Des Plaines, IL 60017–1998
Phone: 847–823–7186 or
800–824–BONE (2663) (free of charge)
Fax: 847–823–8125
www.aaos.org
The Academy provides education and practice management
services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health
professionals and patients. It also serves as an advocate
for improved patient care and informs the public about
the science of orthopaedics. The orthopaedist’s scope of
practice includes disorders of the body’s bones, joints, ligaments,
muscles, and tendons. The Academy produces
a variety of educational programs and informational
brochures that are available free to the public. For a
single copy of an AAOS brochure, send a self-addressed
stamped envelope to the address above or visit the AAOS
Web site.