November 26, 2013

From Arkansas to Alaska: Expanded Operation Walk USA to Provide Free Knee, Hip Replacements December 2-7

November 25, 2013

Snow Shoveling: Throw Out Injuries This Winter, Not Your Back

Snow shoveling safety tips (more)

November 20, 2013

New Health Economics Study Highlights Long-Term Benefits of Rotator Cuff Surgery

November 19, 2013

From Crayon Drawings to Blueprint Designs: Fantasy Playground to Become Safe and Accessible Playground Reality for Arthur Ashe Charter School

November 18, 2013

MEDIA ALERT: Children with and without disabilities drawing the playground of their dreams

November 12, 2013

Enjoy the Holidays Free from Luggage-related Injuries

November 07, 2013

Obesity May Limit Overall Function Two Years after Shoulder Replacement Surgery

November 04, 2013

Is it Safe to Drive with My Arm in a Cast?

Orthopaedic surgeon Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD answers frequently asked questions about driving after orthopaedic surgery. (more)

November 04, 2013

Is it Safe to Drive with My Arm in a Cast?

Authors of article on dangers, considerations for driving after orthopaedic procedures available for interviews
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October 29, 2013

Baby Boomers: Stay Fit and Injury Free with Exercise Tips from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

October 22, 2013

Congress Urges CMS Not to Cut Reimbursement for Vital Orthopaedic Procedures

October 19, 2013

AAOS Mourns Loss of Rep. Bill Young

October 10, 2013

A Silent Epidemic: Minor Traumatic Brain Injury

In the United States, approximately 1.4 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Of those injuries, three out of four are minor TBI (mTBI)—a head injury that causes a temporary change in mental status including confusion, an altered level of consciousness, or perceptual or behavioral impairments. (more)

October 03, 2013

Suffering for Fashion: Rethink Shoe and Bag Choices

October 02, 2013

In Spectrum of ACL Injury Treatment, New Study Reveals Cost Savings for Those who Need Surgery

September 26, 2013

Getting Better Together: New Study Looks at Shared Medical Decision Making

A recent study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery looked at a group of patients with advanced hip and knee osteoarthritis and found that they reached an informed treatment decision after their first visit with an orthopaedic surgeon.  Specifically, this study found the use of DVDs, booklets and a health coach helped patients quickly and confidently arrive at a treatment decision.
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September 23, 2013

AAOS Approves Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Rotator Cuff Tears

This AUC covers five possible treatments –nonsurgical modalities, partial repair and/or debridement, repair, reconstruction and arthroplasty (joint replacement) – and presents 432 different patient scenarios to help clinicians identify for whom and when the treatments are appropriate. 
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September 23, 2013

Rake Safely: Tips for an Injury-free Fall Cleanup

September 17, 2013

What a Pain in the ... Groin!

She wasn’t born this way, but even Lady Gaga experienced groin pain—typically a symptom of hip disease such as arthritis of the hip—or, in her case, a hip labral tear. (more)

September 11, 2013

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Releases Choosing Wisely® List