Last year’s Town Hall (pictured above) was widely attended and lauded for its content. This year’s Town Hall, “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedic Surgery,” will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday in Room 6D.
Published 3/10/2025
AAOS will host a Town Hall on Monday afternoon during the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting titled “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedic Surgery.” The event will focus on the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in orthopaedic surgery, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of AI technologies and their potential applications within orthopaedic patient care and research.
The discussion will cover a range of topics, including:
- Introductory understanding of AI: The Town Hall will begin with a foundational overview of AI technologies and their potential impact on orthopaedic surgery.
- AI applications and potential pitfalls: Renowned experts will delve into specific AI applications in orthopaedic surgery, while also addressing potential challenges, limitations, and ethical considerations.
- Industry perspective: An industry leader will offer valuable insights into the current state of AI development and its potential for future innovation in the orthopaedic field.
The Town Hall will begin with introductory comments from AAOS President Paul Tornetta III, MD, MBA, FAAOS, highlighting the importance of AI to the future of the specialty. Leading experts from the academia and industry, including researchers from prominent institutions such as Dartmouth and Mayo Clinic, will share their insights and engage in a lively discussion.
This Town Hall will provide a unique opportunity for orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, industry professionals, and regulators to engage in a productive dialogue about the transformative potential of AI in orthopaedic surgery.
By fostering collaboration and understanding, this event aims to advance the safe and effective integration of AI technologies into orthopaedic practice, ultimately improving patient care.
“The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedic Surgery” will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday in Room 6D. No event registration is required for Annual Meeting attendees.
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The AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting also offers the following high-quality sessions that will delve deeper into specific areas of interest.
From Garage to Market: A Stepwise Approach to Creating an Orthopaedic Device
8 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Room 8
This program will guide attendees through the process of bringing a new orthopaedic device to market.
Orthobiologics in 2025 and Beyond
1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Room 2
The 3rd Annual AAOS–Biologic Association Symposium will explore currently available and future orthobiologic techniques and resources available to practicing surgeons.
How to Use Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to Guide Decision Making in Total Knee Arthroplasty
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Room 3
This Instructional Course Lecture will provide a framework through which clinicians can use patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for patient selection and expectation management. It will also cover how to utilize PROMs to determine success following total knee arthroplasty.
Strategies for Success in the CMS PROMs Mandate
1:30 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Room 30C
This symposium will explore the value of PROMs, the details of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate, and the early learnings on the mandate from multiple practice settings. This symposium is co-presented with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.