Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL  60018-4262
Phone: 1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267)
(847) 823-7186
Fax: (847) 823-8125
E-mail: pemr@aaos.org
Web Address: www.aaos.org
 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise.


Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
CTTC Building, Suite 3400, 1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON  K1S 5R1
Phone: (613) 523-2268
1-800-434-2268 (toll-free from Canada and continental U.S.)
Fax: (613) 523-2552
Web Address: http://www.caot.ca/

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
135 Hunter Street East
Hamilton, ON  L8N 1M5
Phone: 1-800-263-8466
(905) 572-4400
Fax: (905) 572-4500
Web Address: www.ccohs.ca
 

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.


Canadian Orthopaedic Association
4150 St. Catherine Street West
Suite 360
Westmount, QC  H3Z 2Y5
Phone: (514) 874-9003
Fax: (514) 874-0464
Web Address: www.coa-aco.org

Canadian Physiotherapy Association
2345 Yonge Street
Suite 410
Toronto, ON  M4P 2E5
Phone: (416) 932-1888
1-800-387-8679
Fax: (416) 932-9708
E-mail: information@physiotherapy.ca
Web Address: http://www.physiotherapy.ca


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Author: Douglas Dana
Monica Rhodes
Last Updated: January 11, 2007
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery

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