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A Patient’s Guide to Low Back Pain
A patient information site with in depth information on low back pain. Information included is an introduction, anatomy, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and an interactive demo (in zipped .exe format).
All About Back and Neck Pain
This resource provides patients with comprehensive information regarding back and neck pain. There is also an impressive collection of articles, which deal with specific back and neck conditions, their diagnosis and treatments.
Ask Noah -- Scoliosis
This gateway is provided and maintained by NOAH, a patient information service comprised of several New York based medical and library services. This page provides a large number of links to reputable sources on scoliosis. Includes the basics, causes, diagnosis, care and treatment, complications and related concerns, research, and information resources. An excellent base for gathering information on scoliosis.
Back and Neck Pain For Patients
This page provides many links to relevant articles concerning back and neck pain. Also included is information on back and neck disorders and their treatments.
Back Pain
Prepared by The National Library of Medicine, this site contains many useful links to information sources regarding general information, anatomy, clinical trials, coping, diagnosis/symptoms, disease management, prevention/screening and rehabilitation.
Back Pain Answers
Back Pain Answers provides information on a wide range of issues in the subject of back pain. It contains information on diagnosis, pain issues, treatment, back fitness, and proven products. Moderately in depth information is provided in terminology that is easily understood.
Low Back Pain - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
This site provides an informative overview of lower back pain. The topics that are covered include an explanation of its prevalence, the diagnosis process, the causes, treatment, need for surgery, prevention, and anatomical information.
Lower Back Pain Home Page
This is the homepage of Dr. Arnold J. Weil’s Rehabilitation Medicine center. It contains information about the doctor and the center as well as back pain information: anatomy and diagnostics, treatment, and other orthopaedic injuries.
Orthospine Medical Topics -- Scoliosis
“An educational site developed for the understanding of spinal problems.” This page provides some introductory information on scoliosis including diagrams of different types of deformity. Provided at the bottom of the page are internal links to further information on specific classes of scoliosis: idiopathic, early onset & juvenile, congenital, neuromuscular, and adult scoliosis. Each link provides information and diagrams for the specific type of scoliosis as well as a link to frequently asked questions. Moderately in depth information is provided and this is a good starting point for learning more about scoliosis.
Orthospine Medical Topics – Flat Back
“An educational site developed for the understanding of spinal problems.” This page provides some introductory information on flat back, including diagrams. A link is provided to some frequently asked questions and answers about flat back. Also, there is a link to a case study of flat back, which includes detailed clinical information about a specific case of flat back. Moderately in depth information is provided and this is a good starting point for learning more about flat back.
Orthospine Medical Topics – Low Back Pain
“An educational site developed for the understanding of spinal problems.” This page provides some introductory information on low back pain including diagrams. A link is provided to some frequently asked questions and answers about low back pain. Moderately in depth information is provided and this is a good starting point for learning more about low back pain.
Questions and Answers About Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
Questions and Answers About Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents - CHILDREN (U.S.)
(http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/scoliosis/scochild.htm)
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases prepared this site. It currently includes eleven questions and answers related to a variety of scoliosis-related concerns, including questions about the right brace to use, whether people can exercise with scoliosis, etc.
Scoliosis Research Society
“The Scoliosis Research Society has prepared this web site to provide patients, and in the case of children, their parents, with a better understanding of scoliosis, its diagnosis and management.” It includes a very detailed library of information on scoliosis, kyphosis and other spinal disorders. There is also a doctor listing, a glossary of terms, a newsletter, and information on meetings. This is likely the best patient information page for scoliosis and other spinal disorders available on the web.
Scoliosis World (Support Site)
Scoliosis World features a large volume of links categorized into 30 headings for specific information on scoliosis. Also available is a listing of the latest news on scoliosis as well as access to older news archives. An unmediated message board and chat function are presented as well as several polls.
Spinal Cord Injury Interactive Tutorial - National Library of Medicine
This interactive tutorial is a valuable educational tool for learning about spinal cord injury. The tutorial is divided into several modules, which include introduction, anatomy, causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and summary. Each module contains self-quizzes to help you retain the relevant information. With it's audio-visual approach to education this resource allows for an easy understanding of spinal cord injury.
Spine Health, your Back and Neck Pain Resource
Spine Health was created by a team of medical professionals to provide credible, peer-reviewed information on back and neck pain and related conditions. This site provides an impressive volume of information on a large number of topics relating to back and neck conditions. An excellent starting point for learning about any spine-related condition. Highly Recommended.
The Scoliosis Association Inc (Support Site)
Located out of Florida, this site is intended as an international information and support site. It contains links to many support group chapters, including one for an Ontario chapter. There are also links to material about the different types of scoliosis, as well as to ‘BackTalk’, which provides updated news concerning this disorder.
What is Back Pain?
Mayoclinic's offers a highly resourceful and interactive environment to find a wide range of information. Topics that are covered include the causes of back pain, when to seek medical advice, the screening and diagnosis process, treatment, prevention, and self-care strategies. There are also links to other areas of the Mayoclinic site, as well as links to orthopedic associations and organizations.
Your Health: Back Pain
This site was prepared in easy to understand language by the Calgary Health Region. It contains general information regarding back pain, as well as suggestions to avoid future problems. Embedded within the text are helpful links to information about more specific back disorders, such as sciatica, ankylosis spondylitis and fibromylagia.
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