Scoliosis

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National Scoliosis Foundation
5 Cabot Place
Stoughton, MA  02072
Phone: 1-800-673-6922
(781) 341-6333
Fax: (781) 341-8333
E-mail: NSF@scoliosis.org
Web Address: www.scoliosis.org
 

The National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF) is a patient-led nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children, parents, adults, and health care providers to understand the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis.


Scoliosis Research Society
611 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI  53202
Phone: (414) 289-9107
Fax: (414) 276-3349
Web Address: http://srs.org
 

The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) fosters optimal care for people with any disorder that may affect the shape, alignment, or function of the spine throughout life. The SRS accomplishes this through education, research, advocacy, and ethical practice.



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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSWLast Updated: August 30, 2007
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Thomas S. Renshaw, MD - Orthopedics

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