November 25, 2019

The Scoop to Avoiding Injury when Clearing Snow and Ice

ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 25, 2019)–While 2019 predictions call for warmer-than-average temperatures this winter for much of the United States[1], the risk of injury from snow and ice remains the same. Cold-weather conditions bring hazards that can be downright dangerous for those trying to clear walkways, paths and other areas.  (more)

November 20, 2019

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Makes Strategic Investment in Biologics Research and Development

Today the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced a strategic investment in the field of biologics. Over the next five years, the AAOS will prioritize research and development for a biologics-focused competency within the Academy’s existing business.  (more)

November 15, 2019

Early Sports Specialization: Is It Worth It?

ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 15, 2019) — As sport specialization at the youth and high school levels becomes increasingly popular, parents, coaches and medical professionals are encouraged to understand and help prevent the risk of injury among young athletes. (more)

November 09, 2019

AAOS on Concerning Changes in CMS 2020 Final Payment Rules

Washington, D.C.(November 9, 2019) — American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) President Kristy L. Weber, MD, FAAOS, issued the following statement in response to concerning changes that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized in its newly released 2020 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center (OPPS/ASC) Payment System Final Rule and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule: (more)

November 08, 2019

American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 2019 Annual Report

ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 8, 2019) — The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, released its 2019 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty patient outcomes.  (more)

November 06, 2019

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Partners with CareCredit to Help Improve the Financial Experience for Orthopaedic Surgeons and Patients

COSTA MESA, Calif. – November 6, 2019 – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the preeminent provider of education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals has entered a new partnership with CareCredit, a leading health, wellness and personal care credit card business. (more)

November 04, 2019

Winterize Your Home One Step at a Time

ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 4, 2019)–Can you feel the chill in the air? Winter will be here before you know it and now is the time to get your home ready.  (more)

October 24, 2019

Don’t let injuries be the scariest part of Halloween

ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 22, 2019)–Halloween is upon us! Pumpkin patches, haunted houses and trick-or-treating are fun and festive ways to celebrate this holiday, but the excitement of these activities can quickly turn dangerous if you’re not careful.  (more)

October 14, 2019

Osteoporosis: A Painful Reality for Millions

ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 15, 2019) — Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease that is largely preventable, yet it affects approximately 54 million Americans. Despite the modifiable lifestyle choices people can take to prevent osteoporosis-related fractures, they continue to rise, resulting in a fracture every three seconds. (more)

September 26, 2019

Minimize the Potential for Fall Sports Injury

ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 26, 2019)–With school back in full swing, fall sports have started up again. With proper form, these sports provide mental and physical benefits such as self-discipline and teamwork, while building strong bones, lean muscles and healthy habits around physical activity.  (more)

September 19, 2019

Orthopaedic PAC Endorses AAOS Member Al Gross, MD, for U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 19, 2019)—The Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (the Orthopaedic PAC) today formally endorsed fellow member and Alaskan orthopaedic surgeon Al Gross, MD, FAAOS, for the U.S. Senate. Dr. Gross, who is running as an Independent, is a lifelong resident of the state and is the second AAOS member running for Congress in 2020 along with Tennessee Senate candidate Manny Sethi, MD, FAAOS.  (more)

September 09, 2019

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Join Forces to Create the American Spine Registry

ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 9, 2019)—The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today announced a new partnership, the American Spine Registry (ASR), which will be jointly owned and developed by both organizations. (more)

September 06, 2019

Providers to Congress: Protect Patients from Surprise Bills Without Compromising Access to Care

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 6, 2019) — Some of the nation’s largest and most influential medical organizations have come together to urge key Congressional committees to be mindful of potential unintended consequences that threaten access to care as they develop legislative solutions to protect patients from surprise medical bills. These physician societies—representing more than 300,000 physicians across multiple specialties—have laid out key policy considerations to guide any successful legislation:  (more)

September 03, 2019

Lack of Benefits, Combined with Potential Harm Leads to Evidence Against Laser Spine Surgery

ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 3, 2019)—With one internet search, a patient can find a host of information and marketing materials touting the purported benefits of laser surgery. Since 2011 “laser spine surgery” has become more popular among Google search terms than widely accepted spine techniques such as “minimally invasive spine surgery” or “artificial disk replacement." (more)

August 29, 2019

Trampoline Safety

ROSEMONT, Ill. (August 29, 2019)–Trampolines can be enjoyable entertainment for children and adults during the summer months. T (more)

August 19, 2019

Lighten the load this school year

ROSEMONT, Ill. (August 19, 2019)–Parents, teachers and students across the country are in the back-to-school mindset focused on a successful year ahead. 
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August 15, 2019

The surgeon who treats your ankle fracture is more important than previously recognized

ROSEMONT, Ill. (August 15, 2019)—A wrong twist, rotation or roll could cause a broken ankle, also known as an ankle fracture, among people of all ages. One or more broken bones in an ankle joint can lead to instability and an active, older population of “baby boomers” have been seeing an increase in the number and severity of broken ankles. (more)

July 10, 2019

AAOS Urges Against Benchmarks, in Support of Arbitration to Resolve Surprise Medical Bills

Washington, D.C.—Ahead of tomorrow’s House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee markup of the “No Surprises Act,” the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reiterated its strong opposition to using government-set payment benchmarks for handling surprise medical bill disputes. It warned against the economic viability of such an approach—even if they’re tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)—and urged Congress to instead support a fair arbitration process. (more)

June 27, 2019

Safely Sparkle this Fourth of July

ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 27, 2019)–Red, white and blue, picnics and parades. Independence Day is celebrated in many festive ways, but fireworks seem to be one of the more popular traditions among Americans.  (more)

June 20, 2019

AAOS Opposition Statement to Senate HELP Surprise Billing Proposal

Washington, D.C.— American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) President Kristy L. Weber, MD, released the following opposition statement to the surprise medical bill provisions of the recently released Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895) by the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee: (more)