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Let AAOS be your source for bone and joint health information! Whether you are looking for clinical news, story ideas, spokespeople or statistics, our News Room will be a frequently updated destination for media, members and patients.
Just as the goal of AAOS members’ is to keep this nation in motion; it is the goal of the AAOS PR department to support the flow of accurate information about musculoskeletal health to your audiences. We look forward to working with you to do just that. Contact us and let us know how we can help.
Let AAOS be your source for bone and joint health information! Whether you are looking for clinical news, story ideas, spokespeople or statistics, our News Room will be a frequently updated destination for media, members and patients.
Just as the goal of AAOS members’ is to keep this nation in motion; it is the goal of the AAOS PR department to support the flow of accurate information about musculoskeletal health to your audiences. We look forward to working with you to do just that. Contact us and let us know how we can help.
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May 08, 2017
Gardening this spring? Here’s what you need to know to avoid pains and strainsRosemont, Ill. (May 8, 2017) —There are more benefits to gardening than blossoming flowers and fresh produce. It’s also an opportunity to stay active while enjoying the outdoors. (more) |
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April 12, 2017
Surgical team members need emotional intelligence, adaptability to prevent adverse eventsWith up to 50 percent of adverse events occurring among surgical patients, non-technical skills—emotional intelligence, mindfulness, adaptability and resourcefulness—are critical traits for surgeon health team leaders to prevent adverse events, according to a “viewpoint” article appearing in today’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Surgery. (more) |
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April 10, 2017
AAOS releases new clinical practice guideline for osteoarthritis of the hipThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently released a new clinical practice guideline (CPG) on the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip that strongly recommends the use of pre-surgical treatments to ease pain and improve mobility, including corticosteroid injections, physical therapy and non-narcotic medications. The new guidelines do not recommend the use of hyaluronic acid or glucosamine sulfate to minimize osteoarthritis symptoms, due to a lack of evidence supporting the efficacy of these treatments. (more) |
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April 06, 2017
Timely diagnosis and improved treatment strategies for athletic hip injuries lead to faster recoveryA new literature review in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) identifies treatment strategies to get athletes back in the game. (more) |
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March 27, 2017
New Orthopaedic Knowledge Update (OKU 12) available in print and online editionsThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has released the 12th edition of OKU (Orthopaedic Knowledge Update), the authoritative and indispensable guide on general and specialty orthopaedics that also is a key tool in preparing for Board certification and recertification.(more) |
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February 21, 2017
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons names Thomas E. Arend, Jr. as new CEOThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the selection of Thomas E. Arend, Jr., CAE, to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2017. As CEO, Arend will work directly with the AAOS Board of Directors and executive management team to oversee a staff of 250 and manage an annual budget of $60 million. (more) |
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February 06, 2017
Is the pain coming from your hip, spine or both?Many patients live with low back pain that radiates to the buttock, groin, thigh, and even knees. The challenge for patients, and often their doctors, is determining the origin of the pain—the hip, the spine or both. A new article published in the February Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) outlines the identical symptoms associated with hip and spine pain and discusses the diagnostic steps and tests required to treat them appropriately. (more) |
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January 31, 2017
Wolters Kluwer and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Publish A Comprehensive Spinal Injury Guide for AthletesWolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry, in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), is excited to announce the release of Spine Injuries in Athletes, a comprehensive reference book that covers the treatment of spine injuries in athletes. Edited by Andrew C. Hecht, MD, a member of the NFL Brain and Spine Committee and Chief of Spine Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System, the book offers advice from leading experts on how to manage a variety of on field injuries with surgical, non-surgical, and rehabilitation plans tailored to specific sports. (more) |
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January 09, 2017
Nonsurgical and surgical treatments provide successful outcomes for an Achilles tearA new literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) reports succesful outcomes for an Achilles tendon tear with either minimally invasive surgery or nonsurgical bracing with a removable boot, especially in recreational athletes. The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP), the injection of plasma-enriched platelets at the injury site, was not deemed an effective treatment. (more) |
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December 12, 2016
AAOS Board approves treatment criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome and knee osteoarthritisThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors has approved new Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the knee. The AUCs provide specific diagnostic criteria, complementing and building upon the clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) “Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” and “Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.” The CPGs and AUCs are available at OrthoGuidelines.org.(more) |
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December 05, 2016
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces official open access journalThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), a global leader in orthopaedic surgical education, is announcing the forthcoming launch of JAAOS: Global Research & Reviews. The new online-only journal will serve as an open access companion title to the most read* journal by orthopaedic surgeons, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). (more) |
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November 01, 2016
Orthopaedic surgeons use new patient-focused measures to assess outcomesROSEMONT, Ill. (November 1, 2016)—Orthopaedists traditionally rely on X-rays, MRI, CT scans, physical measurements, and functional tests for patient outcomes assessments, but this is changing thanks to new technology that communicates ongoing, real-time outcomes feedback from patients, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). (more) |
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October 27, 2016
Want to improve joint mobility, flexibility and strength? Consider balletROSEMONT, Ill. (October 27, 2016) – Several professional football players have boasted about the positive impact that ballet as a form of exercise has had on their athletic career, from improved flexibility to the reduced risk of injuries. (more) |
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October 19, 2016
Tread carefully this HalloweenROSEMONT, Ill. — Dressing-up and gorging on candy are just two of the many reasons why Americans enjoy Halloween.But before roaming your neighborhood in your most frightful costume, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) urge you to stay alert to potential injury-causing dangers that loom while trick-or-treating. (more) |
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October 05, 2016
Multisensory education enhances patient understanding of orthopaedic conditions, treatmentPatient education involving the use of multiple senses (sight, hearing and touch) during a physician-patient conversation about treatment, also known as "informed consent," improves understanding of anticipated care and possible outcomes, according to a new study appearing in today’s issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). (more) |