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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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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) |
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September 28, 2016
New criteria specify when antibiotics are appropriate for dental patients with artificial joints and implantsNew American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) criteria specify when it may be appropriate to consider antibiotic administration prior to various dental procedures to prevent infection of orthopaedic replacement joints or implants. “Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the Management of Patients with Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures,” was recently approved by the AAOS Board of Directors. (more) |
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September 28, 2016
Suspect, detect and protect: Revised AAOS position statement focuses on preventing subsequent fragility fractures through early osteoporosis detection and treatmentPhysicians should proactively screen, monitor, and, if necessary, assist in getting treatment for elderly and other at-risk patients for osteoporosis following an initial bone fracture to prevent subsequent fractures, according to a revised position statement approved by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors.(more) |
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September 07, 2016
Prevention programs significantly reduce ankle injuries in soccer athletesROSEMONT, Ill.— Prevention programs are effective at reducing the risk of ankle injuries by 40 percent in soccer players, according to a new study appearing in today’s issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). (more) |
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August 03, 2016
Minorities less likely to have knee replacement surgery, more likely to suffer post-surgical complications when they doMinority populations have lower rates of total knee replacement (TKR) utilization but higher rates of adverse health outcomes associated with the procedure, according to a new study appearing in today’s issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. (more) |
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August 02, 2016
Protect your shoulders when playing summer sportsROSEMONT, Ill. (August 2, 2016) – Most families enjoy outdoor sports during the summer months—swimming, golfing and volleyball being some of the common ones. (more) |
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June 27, 2016
Enjoy festive fireworks without blasting injuries this Fourth of JulyROSEMONT, Ill. (June 27, 2016) — Fireworks in the summer signify the celebration of Independence Day in communities across America. (more) |
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June 10, 2016
Walk your way to fitness this summerROSEMONT, Ill. (June 10, 2016) — Don’t underestimate the benefits of walking. With the availability of various fitness fads and gym memberships, walking as a form of exercise is often overlooked. (more) |
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June 01, 2016
Study finds minimal risk for serious infection with “in the bone” prosthesis for patients for patients with amputations above the kneeA new study in today’s issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found minimal risk for severe infection with osseointegrated implants—a newer prosthetic system, press-fitted directly into the femur bone—that enables bone growth over a metal, robotic prosthetic limb in patients with above knee amputations. (more) |
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June 01, 2016
Deployed U.S. military service members more likely to suffer bone and joint injuries outside of combatROSEMONT, Ill. (June 1, 2016)—Since September 11, 2001, an estimated 60,000 U.S. military service members have been injured in combat during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Nearly 45,000 (75 percent) of all combat injuries are caused by improvised explosive devices, also known as IEDs. Approximately two out of five service members with combat injuries (40 percent) have suffered fractures, traumatic amputations, and injuries to the spine. (more) |