For more information on arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, contact any of the following organizations:

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892–3675
(301) 495–4484
Toll free: (877) 22–NIAMS
TTY: (301) 565–2966
Fax: (301) 718–6366
NIAMS Fast Facts—For health information that is available 24 hours a day, call (301) 881–2731 from a fax telephone.
World Wide Web address: http://www.nih.gov/niams/healthinfo/

The NIAMS, a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), leads the Federal Government research effort in arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases in the United States. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a public service sponsored by the NIAMS.

Arthritis Foundation
1330 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
(800) 283–7800
(404) 872–7100 or your local chapter listed in the telephone book.
World Wide Web address: http://www.arthritis.org/

The Arthritis Foundation is the major voluntary organization devoted to supporting arthritis research and providing education and other services to people with arthritis. This foundation publishes free pamphlets on arthritis, as well as arthritis self-help books in English and Spanish.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
6300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018–4262
(847) 823–7186
(800) 346–AAOS
Fax: (847) 823–8125
Fax-on-Demand: (800) 999–2939
World Wide Web address: http://www.aaos.org/

The academy provides education and self-help services for orthopaedic surgeons (doctors) and other health providers. It supports improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics (bone and joint health).

American College of Rheumatology
1800 Century Place, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 633–3777
Fax: (404) 633–1870
World Wide Web address: http://www.rheumatology.org/

This association provides referrals to doctors and health professionals who work on arthritis, rheumatic diseases, and related conditions. The association also provides educational materials and guidelines.