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Now that you have read this information, you are ready to find the best shoe fit for your particular foot problem.
If you would like more information on footwear, bunions, hammer toes, or other related foot problems, the following resources are available:
Organizations
| American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society | |
| 6300 North River Road | |
| Suite 510 | |
| Rosemont, IL 60018 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-235-4855 (847) 698-4654 |
| Fax: | (847) 692-3315 |
| E-mail: | aofasinfo@aofas.org |
| Web Address: | www.aofas.org |
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The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) provides information on a variety of topics, including foot care for adults, children, and people with diabetes; proper shoe fit; and how to select children's shoes and sports shoes. Some information is available in several languages besides English. |
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| American Podiatric Medical Association | |
| 9312 Old Georgetown Road | |
| Bethesda, MD 20814-1621 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-FOOTCARE (1-800-366-8227) APMA Foot Care Information Center |
| E-mail: | info@apma.org |
| Web Address: | www.apma.org |
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The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) provides information about foot and ankle injuries, sports-related foot concerns, surgical and nonsurgical treatment of foot problems, special medical issues such as diabetes, and resources in your local area. Some information is available in Spanish. |
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| American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) | |
| 8725 West Higgins Road | |
| Suite 555 | |
| Chicago, IL 60631-2724 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-421-2237 (773) 693-9300 |
| Fax: | (773) 693-9304 |
| E-mail: | info@acfas.org |
| Web Address: | www.footphysicians.com |
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The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons provides information on surgery and shoe selection, as well as the care and treatment of heel, toe, ankle, nerve, tendon, nail, and skin conditions; sports injuries; diabetic foot problems; arthritis; and resources in your local area. Some information is available in Spanish. |
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| Last updated: | March 20, 2006 |
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| Author: | Colleen Cronin |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Terrina Vail |
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