AAOS Press Releases

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December 06, 2018

AAOS Encouraged by Administration’s Plan to Promote Healthcare Competition

Washington, DC—American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) President David A. Halsey, MD, released the following statement after the Administration issued a report outlining policies to increase choice and competition in health care: (more)
November 16, 2018

Patients with shoulder arthritis have new options to avoid risks of total shoulder replacement

ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 15, 2018)— A new review article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) finds arthroscopic (joint replacement or reconstruction) management could be a promising option for young, active patients diagnosed with GHOA. (more)
November 12, 2018

AAOS on Potentially Misvalued Codes in 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

AAOS President David A. Halsey, MD, issued the following statement in response to CMS identifying potentially misvalued current procedural terminology (CPT) codes. (more)
Don’t let injuries ruin your holidays: Avoid suitcase strain
November 08, 2018

Don’t let injuries ruin your holidays: Avoid suitcase strain

ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 8, 2018)–The holidays are right around the corner, which often means an influx of travelers and lots of heavy luggage. (more)
November 02, 2018

American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) Releases 2018 Annual Report

Data shows continuity of hip and arthroplasty trends, and the value of more complete information for early survival analysis of primary arthroplasty (more)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces the launch of its Shoulder and Elbow Registry
October 24, 2018

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces the launch of its Shoulder and Elbow Registry

ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 24, 2018)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the launch of its Shoulder and Elbow Registry (SER) to begin collecting data on total shoulder and elbow procedures in the United States. At launch, the SER will collect total shoulder arthroplasty procedures data. In 2019, the registry also will have the capability to capture rotator cuff repair and total elbow arthroplasty procedures data. (more)
October 24, 2018

AAOS Statement on Opioid Legislation Becoming Law

Washington, DC—AAOS President David A. Halsey, MD, released the following statement after the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) was signed into law by the president.  (more)
Avoid spooky injuries this Halloween
October 16, 2018

Avoid spooky injuries this Halloween

ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 16, 2018)–Halloween is quickly approaching. (more)
October 03, 2018

AAOS Celebrates Passage of the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act

Washington, DC—On October 3, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) celebrated the Senate passage of the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R.302).  (more)
September 26, 2018

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and The Joint Commission collaborate to help further standardize care and quality improvement in hip and knee replacement surgeries

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has announced collaboration with The Joint Commission to incorporate AAOS clinical expertise into standards development and performance measurement requirements for Total Hip and Knee Replacement (THKR) Certification.  (more)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons endorses the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society’s appropriate use criteria that informs doctors’ monitoring of bone and soft tissue sarcoma survivors
September 25, 2018

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons endorses the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society’s appropriate use criteria that informs doctors’ monitoring of bone and soft tissue sarcoma survivors
September 18, 2018

ATV safety campaigns and new laws may help save lives and prevent injuries

ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 18, 2018)–  A new research article published in the September 15, 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons analyzes the impact of an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) ATV public safety campaign and implications for future efforts to reduce injuries. (more)
September 10, 2018

Senate Passes Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act

Washington, DC—On September 6, a bill providing licensure clarity for traveling sports medicine professionals unanimously passed the full Senate, moving one step closer to becoming law.  (more)
Avoid injury in teen and young athletes this fall
September 06, 2018

Avoid injury in teen and young athletes this fall

ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 6, 2018)–After school sports are a large part of many adolescent lives. These sports provide healthy competition that shapes young athletes where they may develop self-discipline and teamwork, and improve physical fitness and coordination. (more)
Promising ACL surgery outcomes for aging athletes
August 21, 2018

Promising ACL surgery outcomes for aging athletes
Play safe and minimize injuries on the playground
August 15, 2018

Play safe and minimize injuries on the playground

ROSEMONT, Ill. (August 15, 2018)–Playgrounds are a fun place for kids to let loose and get their daily dose of exercise. Exercise is essential to a child’s development as it helps them maintain a healthy body weight and build strong bones and muscles.  (more)
August 07, 2018

AAOS Supports CMS Site Neutrality Expansion Rule

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) President David Halsey, MD, today issued the following statement in response to the inclusion of site-neutrality expansion to previously exempt off-campus providers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). (more)
Avoid pain from backpacks this school year
August 03, 2018

Avoid pain from backpacks this school year

ROSEMONT, Ill. (August 3, 2018)–As kids begin the new school year, it’s important to remember that heavy backpacks can be the source of back, neck and shoulder-related pain in children and teenagers.  (more)
An athlete’s sex matters in sports-related injuries and treatment outcomes
July 24, 2018

An athlete’s sex matters in sports-related injuries and treatment outcomes

ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 24, 2018)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates an annual average occurrence of 8.6 million sports- and recreation-related injury episodes. Understanding how to avoid these injuries and how best to treat them is critical for optimizing safer sports participation. A new review article published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) examines the role that sex plays in common sports-related injuries ( SRIs ) and a patient’s treatment outcome.
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The Fall Forecast – Settling the Youth Sport Safety Score: From Gender Differences to Sports Specialization and What Parents, Coaches and Athletes Need to Know
July 24, 2018

The Fall Forecast – Settling the Youth Sport Safety Score: From Gender Differences to Sports Specialization and What Parents, Coaches and Athletes Need to Know

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