American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
6300 North River Road
Rosemont
Illinois
60018-4262
United States
Tel: 847-823-7186 or 800-346-AAOS
Fax: 847-823-8125
Website: http://www.aaos.org/
270 articles about American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Dave M. Atkin, MD, FAAOS, Receives American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Humanitarian Award
9/2/2021
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons presented its 2021 Humanitarian Award to Dave M. Atkin, MD, FAAOS, of San Francisco.
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New study finds that opioids are overprescribed to children and adolescents following common orthopaedic procedures
8/31/2021
While pain control is an important component of orthopaedic surgery postoperative care, the practice of overprescribing opioid medications has become a contributing factor to the misuse of narcotics in the United States.
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AAOS releases new trends and outcomes reports from the American Joint Replacement Registry and the Shoulder & Elbow Registry
8/31/2021
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Registry Program is pleased to announce the availability of two new clinical data reports – the American Joint Replacement Registry Program 2020 Annual Report Supplement and the Shoulder & Elbow Registry 2020 Annual Report.
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Get your heart pumping and reap the benefits
5/19/2021
You may consider stepping up your workout with Summer around the corner. Aerobic exercise is not only beneficial for building strong bones, improving muscle strength, endurance and flexibility, but also reducing your risk of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and some cancers.
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American Spine Registry Expands Sponsors with Addition of Medtronic
5/5/2021
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced that Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, has become the latest industry sponsor of the American Spine Registry.
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AAOS Pledges $100,000 to AOSSM to Support Evidence-Based Orthopaedic Research and Education Programs
4/29/2021
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine are proud to announce a major partnership centered on AOSSM's upcoming historic 50th Anniversary Research Initiative.
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Identification of Psychological Risk Factors in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients Could Improve Post-Injury Planning
4/26/2021
Musculoskeletal injuries comprise a large percentage of hospital admissions for adults1 and often lead to chronic pain and long-term disability.
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Batter Up: Avoid Overuse Injuries on the Field
4/12/2021
With baseball season in full swing, muscle sprains, strains and bruises are on the rise. Avoid these injuries and others this season by taking caution when on the field.
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Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS, named 89th president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
3/15/2021
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced Georgia orthopaedic surgeon Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS, as its new president.
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Avoid injuries this spring with the right athletic shoe
3/10/2021
Warmer weather and longer days increase outdoor activities. If you are participating in a single activity more than two times a week, consider purchasing a shoe designed for that activity.
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Opioid Prescriptions for Common Orthopaedic Procedures Lack Consistency
3/3/2021
A new review article published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons examines the variability that exists in opioid prescribing patterns across the United States for many common orthopaedic procedures.
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Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Presented to Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, FAAOS for pioneering research in bone regenerative engineering
2/12/2021
Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, was named the 2021 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award recipient for his 30 years of scientific research in musculoskeletal regenerative engineering, the field which he founded and brought to the forefront of translational medicine.
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Farshid Guilak, PhD, named Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award recipient for research in functional cartilage engineering for total joint resurfacing
2/12/2021
The 2021 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award was presented to Farshid Guilak, PhD and his co-authors, Bradley T. Estes, PhD, and Franklin T. Moutos, PhD, for their research and development of technology to grow bioartificial cartilage using a patient's own donor cells and seeding them on a novel scaffold that can be molded to match the shape of a patient's joint.
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American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Bestows Kappa Delta Award For Excellence In Orthopaedic Research To Cytex Founding Scientists
2/12/2021
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons announced that the 2021 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award has been granted to Cytex Therapeutics founders Drs. Farshid Guilak, Bradley Estes and Frank Moutos.
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Lin Han, PhD, receives 2021 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award for the study of cartilage function, regeneration and disease intervention in osteoarthritis
2/12/2021
The 2021 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award was presented to Lin Han, PhD, for research on the structure and function of cartilage extracellular matrix and its impact on tissue regeneration and disease evolution in osteoarthritis.
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AAOS recognizes Barry P. Boden, MD, FAAOS for research into the epidemiology, mechanisms and prevention of sports injuries
2/12/2021
Barry P. Boden, MD, received the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Clinical Research Award, which recognizes outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease or injury.
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New Study Helps Forecast Functional Recovery Time and Return to Activities Following Hip Fracture Surgery
1/8/2021
For patients undergoing surgery for a hip fracture, there are still unknowns regarding the return to pre-fracture level of function, specifically in regard to driving and mobility.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Initiates Call for Entries for Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence Awards
12/7/2020
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons invites journalists and print, online and broadcast news outlets to submit content to be considered for the 2021 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence Awards.
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Rapid recovery protocol can lead to increased range of motion after total knee arthroplasty
11/9/2020
A recent study shows that an enhanced recovery program leads to optimal results after knee replacement surgery
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Named a 2020 Chicago Top Workplace
11/2/2020
The Chicago Tribune's annual award is based on the comparison of year-over-year employee survey results