Useful links

Parents/carers may find the following list of websites useful for further information on children's bone and joint problems.

Please note however that these are external sites and Oxford University Hospitals is not responsible for their content.

• Arthritis Research Campaign
  A website is for anyone who wishes to know more about arthritis, the charity and how to help find a cure.
• Contact a Family
  Contact a Family provides support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child. They have information on over 1,000 rare syndromes and rare disorders and can put families in touch with each other.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (GOSH) and UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH)
  A joint website of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (GOSH) and UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH).
• OMIM - Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
  OMIM is intended for use primarily by physicians and other professionals concerned with genetic disorders, by genetics researchers, and by advanced students in science and medicine. While the OMIM database is open to the public, users seeking information about a personal medical or genetic condition are urged to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to personal questions.
• Orthoseek
  Provides authoritative information on paediatric orthopedics.
• Perthes Association
  The Association aims to help and advise families of children suffering from Perthes' disease and Associated conditions.
• STEPS
  STEPS is a charity that aims to help people with lower limb conditions.