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AAOS Orthopaedic Industry Report

A Complete View of the Orthopaedic Market The AAOS Orthopaedic Industry Report delivers a comprehensive, objective view of orthopaedic care across the entire continuum, from prevention and diagnosis ...
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AAOS and FDA Town Hall: Emerging advances in AR, VR, and robotics reshape orthopaedic training and patient care

Experts estimate these tools will redefine the standard of care in the next five to 10 years ...
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Altered communication in in-office orthopaedic surgery: Essential learning for residents

Wide-awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet (WALANT) has become a cornerstone of modern orthopaedic surgery and hand surgery in particular. As surgeons balance patient comfort, efficient team ...
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OrthoPitch competition delivers big again

Backed by both the judges deliberation and audience votes, MY01 emerged as the winner of the 2026 OrthoPitch competition for its data-driven approach to improving compartment syndrome diagnosis.
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Joel L. Mayerson, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, appointed chair of the AAOS’ Advocacy Council

Ohio orthopaedic surgeon Joel L. Mayerson, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, has been appointed chair of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Advocacy Council.
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Upper extremity injuries increase as rock climbing ascends

Rock climbing is a popular sport around the world and is gaining in popularity. With the rise in indoor climbing facilities, the number and demographics of climbers have expanded. Estimates from 2021 ...
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Orthobiologics expands treatment for rotator cuff tears

Rotator cuff tears represent one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction, particularly among aging, athletic, and labor-intensive populations. These injuries range from ...
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New OrthoInfo podcast expands AAOS patient education offerings

For decades, OrthoInfo has been known as a leading source of orthopaedic patient education, with hundreds of online articles and videos attracting millions of users annually.
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AAOS Submits Statement for the Record to Senate Aging Committee

On Feb. 11, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing titled “The Doctor is Out: How Washington’s Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine.” The hearing focused on the impact of ...
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Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, Named 94th President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced Virginia orthopaedic surgeon Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, as its new president. Dr. Gibson will assume the position following the AAOS ...
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AAOS Access Plus: One subscription. Limitless learning.

Learning that adds up in your favor. More ways to stay current. Less time deciding what you need. It's here. AAOS Access Plus makes that experience a reality.
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FACT SHEET: American Spine Registry 2026 Annual Report

The American Spine Registry (ASR), a joint initiative between the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), released its 2025 Annual ...