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)

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)

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)

August 21, 2018

Promising ACL surgery outcomes for aging athletes

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)

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)

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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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

June 26, 2018

Stay injury free this Fourth of July

ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 26, 2018)–Hometown parades and backyard barbeques are a couple of festive ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, but fireworks seem to be the most popular ritual.  (more)

June 14, 2018

Twenty-three health stories recognized with a Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Award for outstanding coverage of bone and joint health stories

ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 14, 2018)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the recipients of the 2018 MORE Awards, presented annually to journalists who accurately report on bone and joint health topics, increasing public awareness of musculoskeletal health issues and treatments. (more)

June 05, 2018

Always think first before you dive

ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 5, 2018)–For many people, swimming is an ideal way to help beat the summer heat, all while getting a full body, low-impact workout that puts little stress on the muscles and joints.  Before you jump-in, remember that swimming and diving in unsafe bodies of water can lead to severe injuries, such as a broken a neck or spine. (more)

June 05, 2018

Patients with diabetes may be at an increased risk of complications after shoulder replacement surgery

ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 5, 2018)— More than 16 million people in the United States are affected by diabetes, a metabolic condition resulting in high blood sugar levels. A new research article published in the June 1, 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), examines how levels of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), affects the risk for postoperative wound complications and deep infection after shoulder replacement in patients with diabetes. HbA1c levels reflect the control of blood sugar. (more)

May 04, 2018

Don’t let a basketball injury bench you

ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 1, 2018)–Participating in a friendly game of basketball is a fun way to exercise while enjoying your favorite sport. Whether playing recreationally or professionally, this fast-paced sport provides a full body workout helping to build muscle strength and bone density. However, one foul play can lead to painful injuries of the foot, ankle or knee. (more)

May 01, 2018

New research ranks the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis

ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 1, 2018)—An estimated 45 percent of people are at risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) in their lifetime. According to a network meta-analysis research article published in the May 1, 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) naproxen was ranked most effective in individual knee OA treatment for improving both pain and function, and is considered a relatively safe and low-cost treatment method.
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April 18, 2018

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