OrthoPAC Luncheon Dishes Advocacy Updates and Jokes

Brian Doty

Will Flanary, MD, an ophthalmologist and social media personality more commonly known as “Dr. Glaucomflecken,” made his return to the Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (OrthoPAC) Donor Appreciation Luncheon.

VISIE's Continuous Anatomic Auto Tracking Takes Top Honors at OrthoPitch Technology Competition

AAOS named VISIE Inc. the winner of OrthoPitch, a technology innovation competition that took place during the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting.

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Present at AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans

The AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting will take place March 2 to 6, 2026 at the Morial Convention Center, and AAOS would love for you to be part of it.

Secure Your Spot: Book Your Hotel for AAOS 2026 in New Orleans

It is never too early to start planning for the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting.

Study Identifies Specific Barriers to Osteoarthritis Care for Hispanic and Black Patients

Keightley Amen, BA, ELS

Early diagnosis and treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) can improve symptoms, slow disease progression, and delay the need for joint replacement.

President Annunziato Amendola, MD, Focuses on ‘Moving Forward’

Leah Lawrence

AAOS 2025-2026 President Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, who assumed the role after the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, believes that although it is important to remember the organization’s long and rich history, AAOS and the profession must focus on “moving forward.”

Outgoing President Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, Emphasizes the Power of Gratitude

Leah Lawrence

Outgoing AAOS President Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, wrapped up his term leading AAOS by expressing his gratitude.

Ambassador ‘Sully’ Sullenberger Shares Lessons in Leadership and Resilience

Josh Baxt

Captain and former U.S. Ambassador “Sully” Sullenberger is most famous for the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson,” during which he and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles safely landed a disabled Airbus A320 in the river near midtown Manhattan.

Annunziato Amendola, MD, Named President of AAOS

AAOS announced Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, FRCSC, DABOS, as its new president. Dr. Amendola, professor of orthopaedic surgery and chief of sports medicine at Duke University, assumed the role following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting.

AAOS Names New Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Public Board Member

Following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, the new AAOS first vice president, second vice president, treasurer, and public board member assumed their roles for the 2025-2026 term.

Meet the New Chairs of the AAOS Board of Councilors, Board of Specialty Societies

Michael J. Leddy III, MD, FAAOS, and Adolph J. Yates Jr, MD, FAAOS, were named chairs of the AAOS Board of Councilors and Board of Specialty Societies, respectively.