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Feb 22, 2021, 00:00 ET Stepping up your at-home workouts with equipment

As the uncertainty of the pandemic continues in 2021, it's anticipated that many people will stick with at-home workouts. If you're motivated and...

Feb 12, 2021, 00:15 ET Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Presented to Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, FAAOS for pioneering research in bone regenerative engineering

Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, was named the 2021 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award recipient for his 30 years of scientific research in...

Feb 12, 2021, 00:10 ET Farshid Guilak, PhD, named Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award recipient for research in functional cartilage engineering for total joint resurfacing

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....

Feb 12, 2021, 00:05 ET Lin Han, PhD, receives 2021 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award for the study of cartilage function, regeneration and disease intervention in osteoarthritis

The 2021 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award was presented to Lin Han, PhD, for research on the structure and function of cartilage extracellular...

Feb 12, 2021, 00:01 ET AAOS recognizes Barry P. Boden, MD, FAAOS for research into the epidemiology, mechanisms and prevention of sports injuries

Barry P. Boden, MD, received the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award, which recognizes outstanding clinical...

Jan 08, 2021, 09:01 ET New Study Helps Forecast Functional Recovery Time and Return to Activities Following Hip Fracture Surgery

For patients undergoing surgery for a hip fracture, there are still unknowns regarding the return to pre-fracture level of function, specifically in...

Dec 08, 2020, 15:30 ET Shared Decision-Making Empowers Patients with Information and Options to Benefit Bone and Joint Care

The importance of involving patients in the decision-making process for orthopaedic surgical procedures is the focus of a new review article...

Dec 07, 2020, 15:00 ET American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Initiates Call for Entries for Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence Awards

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) invites journalists and print, online and broadcast news outlets to submit content to be...

Nov 09, 2020, 14:30 ET Rapid recovery protocol can lead to increased range of motion after total knee arthroplasty

A new research article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons® (JAAOS) shows that a rapid recovery protocol (RRP)...

Nov 05, 2020, 11:01 ET American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 2020 Annual Report

The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, released its ...

Nov 02, 2020, 12:09 ET The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Named a 2020 Chicago Top Workplace

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Chicago Tribune. The award winners are based...

Oct 26, 2020, 12:00 ET Avoid the sprain and strain while caring for your loved ones

November is Family Caregiver Month and although caring for a loved one can be a very rewarding job, it also can be cause for physical and mental...

Oct 16, 2020, 15:13 ET Total Joint Replacement and the Impact on Future Falls in Osteoarthritis Patients

Patients who have had a total joint arthroplasty (TJA) demonstrate excellent long-term outcomes with increased mobility and improved ability to...
AAOS Advances Biologics Initiative with Innovative Dashboard

Oct 14, 2020, 12:00 ET AAOS Advances Biologics Initiative with Innovative Dashboard

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing the quality of musculoskeletal care in a...

Oct 08, 2020, 14:03 ET AAOS Registry Program Partners with CMS on Bundled Payment Model

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program is pleased to announce its partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...

Oct 05, 2020, 13:27 ET Don't let Halloween injuries creep up on you

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...

Sep 30, 2020, 11:30 ET AAOS Shoulder & Elbow Registry Launches Shoulder Arthroplasty Predictive Model

The AAOS Shoulder & Elbow Registry (SER) recently received the Shoulder Arthroplasty Predictive (SHARP) Model, a tool designed to help surgeons...

Sep 28, 2020, 13:15 ET American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Expands Registry Program to Include Fracture & Trauma

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced a plan to launch a Fracture & Trauma Registry (FTR) and begin collecting data on five...

Sep 09, 2020, 14:00 ET Don't Get Twisted! Keep Your Bones and Joints in Check During National Yoga Month

September ushers in autumn, back-to-school and National Yoga Month. For yoga enthusiasts, it is the opportunity to further challenge the body's...

Sep 01, 2020, 10:01 ET For Orthopaedic Care, Hospital Ranking Systems Can Be Misleading

Patients traditionally rely on hospital comparison charts and rating systems for guidance on quality care, but hospital ratings specific to...

Jul 20, 2020, 14:30 ET Get back in the game

As health restrictions ease across the country, many states are reopening playgrounds, fields, gyms and other amenities. Though you may be eager to...

Jul 16, 2020, 11:30 ET The OrthoForum Recognizes AAOS as Its Official Registry Program

The OrthoForum, a nationwide network of privately owned orthopaedic practices known for its pillars of benchmarking, networking, innovation and...

Jul 08, 2020, 09:01 ET Study Finds Patients Who Undergo Spine Surgery Prescribed Most Narcotics Three Months Following Surgery

As Americans have the highest opioid use rates, leading to abuse,i the orthopaedic community has committed itself to studying prescription methods...

Jun 26, 2020, 14:01 ET Two Million and Counting: American Joint Replacement Registry Reaches Major Milestone

The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Registry Program and the world's...

Jun 22, 2020, 11:00 ET At-Home Firework Safety Tips

As community parades and hometown Independence Day celebrations take new form this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of...