AAOS Press Releases

AAOS press releases offer an overview of up-to-the-minute information on clinical orthopaedic news, injury prevention topics, special Academy programs, musculoskeletal health alerts and updates on the people who are shaping the specialty today.

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February 23, 2015

Avoiding the dangerous twists and turns of winter sports
New orthopaedic headquarters, international learning center officially opens in Rosemont, Ill.
February 21, 2015

New orthopaedic headquarters, international learning center officially opens in Rosemont, Ill.
February 04, 2015

Is surgery a viable treatment option for patients age 80+ with acute spinal conditions?
February 03, 2015

AAOS and Medical Specialties Urge Congress to #FixSGR Now
OUCH! When teeth and hands connect, bites may be beastly
January 05, 2015

OUCH! When teeth and hands connect, bites may be beastly

Prompt care and antibiotic treatment can prevent infections and disability (more)
Avoid injuries while clearing snow
December 16, 2014

Avoid injuries while clearing snow
December 03, 2014

Is a brace necessary for spinal fracture healing?
Prompt, appropriate medical care for dislocated shoulder injuries prevents repeat dislocations
December 01, 2014

Prompt, appropriate medical care for dislocated shoulder injuries prevents repeat dislocations
Practice caution with heavy luggage this season
November 24, 2014

Practice caution with heavy luggage this season
Preserve your back this season and prevent low back pain
November 21, 2014

Preserve your back this season and prevent low back pain
Older men less likely to receive osteoporosis screening and treatment following a bone fracture
November 05, 2014

Older men less likely to receive osteoporosis screening and treatment following a bone fracture
October 22, 2014

Treat, dont trick, yourself this Halloween
Obesity linked to increased risk for orthopaedic conditions and surgical complications
October 20, 2014

Obesity linked to increased risk for orthopaedic conditions and surgical complications
October 07, 2014

Can physical therapy before hip or knee replacement surgery improve outcomes?
September 16, 2014

Consider These 10 Tips to Avoid Fall Sports Injuries
September 09, 2014

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons releases criteria and a mobile app for optimally treating broken elbows in children
September 09, 2014

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons releases new guidelines on hip fractures in older adults, ACL injuries, and infant dysplasia of the hip
Lifetime of fitness: A fountain of youth for bone and joint health?
August 27, 2014

Lifetime of fitness: A fountain of youth for bone and joint health?

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Being physically active may significantly improve musculoskeletal and overall health, and minimize or delay the effects of aging, according to a review of the latest research on senior athletes (ages 65 and up) appearing in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS).

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August 26, 2014

Surgery to repair a hip fracture reduces lifetime health care costs by more than $65,000 per patient, adds years of patient life quality and mobility
August 11, 2014

Get Back to the Basics of Backpack Safety
TEKGROUP International, Inc.

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