AAOS ORACLE
The AAOS Orthopaedic Research Assistance Center for Learning and Education (ORACLE) provides research assistance to AAOS members.
ORACLE Services include:
• General reference assistance
• Literature search assistance
• Statistical data on musculoskeletal conditions and treatment
We will usually respond to phone and email requests within five business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Please bear in mind that some questions require more research than others and will be handled accordingly.
Members may submit requests by telephone at 847-384-4312, 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, or any time via e-mail at oracle@aaos.org.

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