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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Total Joint Replacement and the Impact on Future Falls in Osteoarthritis Patients
10/16/2020
New scientific review article finds promising results when comparing fall rates in patients with and without surgery
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AAOS Advances Biologics Initiative with Innovative Dashboard
10/14/2020
Updated biologics-related tools and statements further validate the importance of evidence-based information to help guide the musculoskeletal health community [14-October-2020] ROSEMONT, Ill. , Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing the quality of musculoskeletal care in
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Don't let Halloween injuries creep up on you
10/5/2020
No matter what your Halloween plans look like this year, it is important to keep in mind community health officials' guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AAOS Shoulder & Elbow Registry Launches Shoulder Arthroplasty Predictive Model
9/30/2020
The AAOS Shoulder & Elbow Registry recently received the Shoulder Arthroplasty Predictive Model, a tool designed to help surgeons predict post-operative shoulder arthroplasty outcomes, from Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, a leader in musculoskeletal care and sports medicine.
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Don't Get Twisted! Keep Your Bones and Joints in Check During National Yoga Month
9/9/2020
September ushers in autumn, back-to-school and National Yoga Month. For yoga enthusiasts, it is the opportunity to further challenge the body's strength, balance and posture.
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Get back in the game
7/20/2020
Orthopaedic surgeons caution as parks, playing fields and courts slowly open to the public
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Two Million and Counting: American Joint Replacement Registry Reaches Major Milestone
6/26/2020
Registry program grants participants access to national benchmarks, identifies important practice changes to benefit patient care
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Jump into summer safely
6/9/2020
The first days of summer mean warmer temperatures and plenty of sunlight for outdoor play.
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Can QR codes make a difference for children in casts?
5/21/2020
Scannable cast codes prove successful in proactive management of potential cast problems [21-May-2020] ROSEMONT, Ill. , May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- When children require a cast due to a bone fracture, follow-up care instructions are typically given verbally or the patient is sent home with written instructions. However, patients and their caregivers run the risk of f
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Opioid prescribing rates on 14-year decline in pediatric orthopaedic injuries, decreased by more than 50%
5/20/2020
Prevention efforts to combat the opioid crisis by limiting early exposure are working in the pediatric population, according to a study released as part of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Virtual Education Experience.
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Ongoing study shows continued increase in concussions among high school athletes
5/20/2020
A new study released as part of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Virtual Education Experience determined that despite increased awareness of concussions in high school athletics and traumatic brain injury laws, the incidence continues to rise.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Expands Choosing Wisely® List
5/15/2020
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons expanded a list of specific tests and procedures that orthopaedic surgeons and patients should question as part of the Choosing Wisely® campaign, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation.
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AAOS and OREF Announce Strategic Partnership
5/7/2020
Collaborative effort helps drive funding for targeted clinical research needs in musculoskeletal healthcare
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Managing Your Orthopaedic Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic
5/5/2020
Patients, caregivers and doctors can access and share trusted bone and joint health information available on OrthoInfo.org
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Sheltering in place?
4/9/2020
Orthopaedic surgeons stress the importance of avoiding fall-related injuries at home
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ASA, AAOS launch toolkit to help physicians safely, effectively alleviate patients' postoperative pain with reduced opioid use
3/12/2020
To help physicians safely and effectively alleviate pain and encourage optimal opioid stewardship in patients following surgery, the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons released the Pain Alleviation Toolkit.
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Fundamental Surgery Achieves CME Accreditation from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for VR Total Knee Arthroplasty Simulation
12/19/2019
Haptic Virtual Reality Training Platform Creates Immersive Real-world Training Experience and Offers Access to New Technologies
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Makes Strategic Investment in Biologics Research and Development
11/20/2019
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced a strategic investment in the field of biologics.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Partners with CareCredit to Help Improve the Financial Experience for Orthopaedic Surgeons and Patients
11/6/2019
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the preeminent provider of education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals has entered a new partnership with CareCredit, a leading health, wellness and personal care credit card business.
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Don't let injuries be the scariest part of Halloween
10/22/2019
Halloween is upon us! Pumpkin patches, haunted houses and trick-or-treating are fun and festive ways to celebrate this holiday, but the excitement of these activities can quickly turn dangerous if you're not careful.