NIAMS - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease - Scoliosis - What is Scoliosis - Fast Facts: An Easy to Read Series of Publications for the Public
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Questions and Answers about Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents - This booklet defines scoliosis and provides information about how it is diagnosed and treated in children and adolescents. You may be interested in contacting one or more of the organizations listed on the site for more information.
Questions and Answers about Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease NIAMS - A Department of the National Institutes of Health and Department of Halth and Human services - What is scoliosis - What causes scoliosis - Diagnosis - Treatment Information and more
Scoliosis Association, Inc - An International Support and Information Organization - A non-profit, volunteer non-medical organization. Since 1974, we have been helping those with scoliosis by providing information and having support groups and information lines. We have a variety of ways by which you can get in contact with us as shown throughout our website. Additionally, you may have a support group or information hotline in your area. Please go to our support page to find the list of support groups or information lines. There are 54 active chapters (support groups) at this time.
Definition of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and adolescents at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons AAOS - Causes - Diagnosis - Surgical and Non-surgical treatment information
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease NIAMS - The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Information on orthopaedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, wellness and exercise and more