May 08, 2017

Gardening this spring? Here’s what you need to know to avoid pains and strains

Rosemont, Ill. (May 8, 2017) —There are more benefits to gardening than blossoming flowers and fresh produce. It’s also an opportunity to stay active while enjoying the outdoors. (more)

May 02, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgeon Testifies on Care of Lower Extremity Injuries

May 01, 2017

Treatment of pregnant patients with bone and joint injuries complicated, requires team of physicians from multiple disciplines to improve maternal and fetal outcomes

ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 1, 2017)—Nearly one in 1,000 pregnant women in the United States suffer bone and joint injuries due to car crashes, domestic violence, drug or alcohol use, or osteoporosis. According to a literature review in the May 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the stage of a woman’s pregnancy—how her body may have changed during the course of the pregnancy—needs to be factored into the mother and fetus’ orthopaedic trauma care. (more)

April 26, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgeons in DC to Urge Congress to Support Important Legislation

April 26, 2017

The Academy announces 2017 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Award winners

April 12, 2017

Surgical team members need emotional intelligence, adaptability to prevent adverse events

With up to 50 percent of adverse events occurring among surgical patients, non-technical skills—emotional intelligence, mindfulness, adaptability and resourcefulness—are critical traits for surgeon health team leaders to prevent adverse events, according to a “viewpoint” article appearing in today’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Surgery. (more)

April 10, 2017

AAOS releases new clinical practice guideline for osteoarthritis of the hip

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently released a new clinical practice guideline (CPG) on the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip that strongly recommends the use of pre-surgical treatments to ease pain and improve mobility, including corticosteroid injections, physical therapy and non-narcotic medications. The new guidelines do not recommend the use of hyaluronic acid or glucosamine sulfate to minimize osteoarthritis symptoms, due to a lack of evidence supporting the efficacy of these treatments.  (more)

April 06, 2017

Timely diagnosis and improved treatment strategies for athletic hip injuries lead to faster recovery

A new literature review in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) identifies treatment strategies to get athletes back in the game. (more)

March 27, 2017

New Orthopaedic Knowledge Update (OKU 12) available in print and online editions

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has released the 12^th edition of OKU (Orthopaedic Knowledge Update), the authoritative and indispensable guide on general and specialty orthopaedics that also is a key tool in preparing for Board certification and recertification.
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March 17, 2017

New AAOS public service campaigns tackle opioid misuse, childhood obesity

March 01, 2017

Strategies and techniques administered before, during and after surgery may limit complications in total knee replacement patients with obesity

February 21, 2017

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons names Thomas E. Arend, Jr. as new CEO

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the selection of Thomas E. Arend, Jr., CAE, to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2017. As CEO, Arend will work directly with the AAOS Board of Directors and executive management team to oversee a staff of 250 and manage an annual budget of $60 million.  (more)

February 17, 2017

AAOS Applauds House for Introducing Legislation to Lift Hospital Ban

February 06, 2017

Is the pain coming from your hip, spine or both?

Many patients live with low back pain that radiates to the buttock, groin, thigh, and even knees. The challenge for patients, and often their doctors, is determining the origin of the pain—the hip, the spine or both. A new article published in the February Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) outlines the identical symptoms associated with hip and spine pain and discusses the diagnostic steps and tests required to treat them appropriately. (more)

January 31, 2017

Wolters Kluwer and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Publish A Comprehensive Spinal Injury Guide for Athletes

Wolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry, in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), is excited to announce the release of Spine Injuries in Athletes, a comprehensive reference book that covers the treatment of spine injuries in athletes. Edited by Andrew C. Hecht, MD, a member of the NFL Brain and Spine Committee and Chief of Spine Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System, the book offers advice from leading experts on how to manage a variety of on field injuries with surgical, non-surgical, and rehabilitation plans tailored to specific sports.  (more)

January 10, 2017

AAOS Continuing Medical Education program receives highest accreditation recognition

January 09, 2017

AAOS Applauds Passage of the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act

January 09, 2017

Nonsurgical and surgical treatments provide successful outcomes for an Achilles tear

A new literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) reports succesful outcomes for an Achilles tendon tear with either minimally invasive surgery or nonsurgical bracing with a removable boot, especially in recreational athletes. The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP), the injection of plasma-enriched platelets at the injury site, was not deemed an effective treatment. (more)

December 12, 2016

AAOS Board approves treatment criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome and knee osteoarthritis

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors has approved new Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the knee. The AUCs provide specific diagnostic criteria, complementing and building upon the clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) “Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” and “Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.” The CPGs and AUCs are available at OrthoGuidelines.org.
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December 05, 2016

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces official open access journal

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), a global leader in orthopaedic surgical education, is announcing the forthcoming launch of JAAOS: Global Research & Reviews.  The new online-only journal will serve as an open access companion title to the most read* journal by orthopaedic surgeons, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). (more)