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The AAOS Bone Beat Advocacy Podcast has released its latest episode, “The Real-World Cost of Payment Reform for Orthopaedic Surgeons” .
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal ...
Living with osteoarthritis not only affects a person’s quality of life but also can greatly impact the spouse’s quality of life.
The annual AAOS Member Value and Satisfaction Survey is a key opportunity for members’ voices to be heard, helping drive improvements and innovations within the Academy to meet the needs of the ...
My grandfather, Ralph Kaufer, was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) living quadruple-bypass patient in the world prior to his passing in October 2024—46 years after his first operation.
A study presented at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting examined the impact of a policy implemented by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to address youth players heading the soccer ball.
In the realm of medicine, few figures loom as large as Augustus A. White III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, a trailblazing orthopaedic surgeon; humanitarian; and champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
An OVT video demonstrates a direct anterior approach for hip arthroplasty procedures using a bikini-type incision made in line with the hip flexion crease.
For orthopaedic residents, the opportunity to attend the Combined National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC)/Fall Meeting is not one to miss.
The aging of the baby-boomer population and advances in implant fixation, which have permitted total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to be performed in younger patients, have ...
Revision of a failed acetabular component with associated bone loss can present substantial reconstructive challenges for the arthroplasty surgeon.
Although participation in pickleball and other racket sports is growing, data on returning to play after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) are limited.