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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 01, 2018
New research ranks the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments for knee osteoarthritisROSEMONT, 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.(more) |
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March 15, 2018
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approves diagnostic criteria for management of developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants up to six months of ageROSEMONT, Ill. (March 15, 2018)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors approved new Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) in Infants up to Six Months of Age. In babies and children with developmental dislocation (dysplasia) of the hip, the hip “ball and socket” joint is not formed normally and may easily be dislocated. This AUC is also the first to provide an online diagnostic tool for management of DDH customized for both generalists and referring physicians and orthopaedic specialists to better detect and determine appropriate treatments for the nonoperative management of DDH. (more) |
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March 05, 2018
The Academy's 2018 Annual MeetingOnline press kit: www.aaos-annualmeeting-presskit.org (more) |
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March 01, 2018
Motocross may not be an appropriate sport for all participantsROSEMONT, Ill. (March 1, 2018)—Motocross is a popular sport involving racers on motorized bikes traveling over rough natural or simulated terrain at high rates of speed. A new review article published in the March 1, 2018, issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) identifies the most common motocross injuries associated with this vigorous sport and offers input on prevention techniques. (more) |
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February 15, 2018
Avoid golf injuries and get back into the swing of thingsROSEMONT, Ill. (February. 15, 2018)—People of every age and experience level can enjoy the game of golf. Although there are many benefits to playing the sport, the risk of injury is common. According to a review article published in the February 15, 2018, issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, overuse and poor form were the most common causes of golf-related injuries. When left untreated, many of these injuries can result in increased long-term musculoskeletal problems. (more) |
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February 05, 2018
Anna Salt Troise Named Chief Education Strategist at the American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsROSEMONT, Ill., (Feb. 05, 2018)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently welcomed Anna Salt Troise as the new Chief Education Strategist. (more) |
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December 12, 2017
AAOS approves diagnostic and treatment criteria for osteoarthritis of the hipROSEMONT, Ill. (Dec. 12, 2017)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors approved new Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip. (more) |
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November 16, 2017
AAOS launches redesigned OrthoInfo.orgOrthoInfo.org—the authoritative, trusted consumer website on bone and joint health—has a new design that is easier to navigate, access and view, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced today. OrthoInfo, which receives approximately 42 million page visits each year, provides more than 525 consumer articles, videos and interactive learning modules on symptoms, causes and treatment options for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. The website offers new illustrations and multi-media resources, is more optimally organized—by body part and popular topics—and the responsive mobile design makes viewing on a phone or table more convenient than ever. (more) |
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October 26, 2017
Avoid spooky injuries this HalloweenROSEMONT, Ill. (October 26, 2017)—For many Americans, it’s tradition to embrace spooky occurrences during Halloween. But never should these activities result in injuries. (more) |
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October 17, 2017
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) to launch family of orthopaedic registriesThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today announced plans to create a national family of clinical data registries for a broad range of orthopaedic conditions and procedures. (more) |
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September 05, 2017
September is Pain Awareness Month: Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips for safely managing pain, disposing of prescription pain medications and minimizing opioid useROSEMONT, Ill. —September is Pain Awareness Month, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is offering comprehensive tips for safe and effective pain relief, and safe disposal of prescription pain medications, to help minimize opioid use and misuse.(more) |
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August 28, 2017
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons names Dino Damalas chief operating officer; Paul Haisman, chief information officerThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has appointed two new executive staff members: Dino Damalas to the position of chief operating officer; and Paul Haisman to chief information officer, technology and data services. (more) |
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August 14, 2017
What’s the secret to beating bone and joint health injuries? Get to the right treatment or medical teamROSEMONT, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2017)—Orthopaedic surgeons are medical doctors with extensive training in the diagnosis as well as surgical and nonsurgical treatment of injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedists can help prevent injuries; put people back together; provide patients with in-home exercises and ergonomically proper reconditioning programs; or pair patients with rehabilitation professionals for nonsurgical or post-surgical rehabilitation therapies. According to a new literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, therapeutic modalities—or physical therapy—can be a useful addition to exercise or to manipulative therapy to help improve bone-and-joint–based function affected by pain and/or injury. (more) |
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June 22, 2017
Give your back a break this summerROSEMONT, Ill.—People are constantly on the move during the warm summer months. It’s a popular time for family vacations, moving to a new home, or catching up on outdoor yard chores.(more) |