UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. Our staff can direct them to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet a specific situation.
At UT Southwestern, excellence in patient care includes pointing the way to resources patients and their families may not be familiar with, but which have proved invaluable to others. We trust these services will assist patients on the road to healing and improved health.
Arthritis and Osteonecrosis
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Arthritis
The goal of the CDC’s arthritis program is to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. CDC and its partners are working to implement recommendations in the National Arthritis Action Plan.
Center for Osteonecrosis Research and Education
The Center for Osteonecrosis Research and Education is made up of a group of patients, their families, physicians and other caring individuals who are interested in finding a cure for osteonecrosis.
The Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis Support Group Association
The Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis Support Group Association is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization committed to help those suffering from this debilitating disease by offering moral support, comfort and an opportunity to learn about the bone disease.
Foot and Ankle
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine serves to advance the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries.
American Podiatric Medical Association
Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association represents the nation’s premier foot and ankle physicians.
General Orthopaedics
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Patient Education Library
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Established in 1991, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is committed to its mission of providing educational opportunities to its members.
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery
American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)
The goal of AAHS is to educate health-care professionals and the public about innovations in hand surgery. Search through fact sheets that answer questions about a number of hand conditions.
American Society for Peripheral Nerve
The American Society for Peripheral Nerve is devoted to promoting research and education in the field of neural regeneration.
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
This medical society is made up of board-certified plastic and orthopaedic surgeons.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand is the oldest U.S. medical society dedicated to hand surgery. This site offers educational materials on hand anatomy, hand safety and hand surgery.
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
This national organization offers information and illustrations of common sports injuries.
Hip and Knee Joint Replacement and Reconstruction
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Established in 1991, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is committed to its mission of providing educational opportunities to its members.
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Orthopaedic Trauma and Post-traumatic Reconstruction
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
The Orthopaedic Trauma Association promotes excellence in care for the injured patient, through provision of scientific forums and support of musculoskeletal research and education of orthopaedic surgeons and the public.
Pediatric Orthopaedics
National Association of Arthritis, Muscoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Read their online publication titled Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents With Ideas for Kids.
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)
POSNA’s mission is to provide the best continuing education to pediatric orthopaedic specialists. Their Web site houses articles about pediatric orthopaedic conditions for parents and patients.
Spina Bifida Association of North Texas
Nationwide, the Spina Bifida Association serves 70,000 adults and children who live with spina bifida.
Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Knee
The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress is a multidisciplinary network of professionals who are committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Patient Education Library
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Established in 1991, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is committed to its mission of providing educational opportunities to its members.
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Daily Strength
A myriad of resources for sports enthusiasts, caregivers, supporters and medical professionals.
