Do Not Miss Specialty Society Programs on Saturday

This year’s AAOS Annual Meeting is designed so attendees can synchronize their experiences and interests with a reimagined approach to Specialty Society Programs. There is still time to extend your meeting experience and participate in these educational and networking events, happening on Saturday.

Revisit the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting OnDemand

The AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting is five powerful days of education, innovation, and collaboration. Because you cannot be everywhere at once, the Academy offers the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting OnDemand, where you can revisit sessions you attended or catch what you missed.

AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting’s Next Location is San Francisco

The AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting will be held Feb. 12 to 16 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. You are invited to join the Academy in planning ahead for another must-see educational experience.

Take First Pick of Hotel Rooms for AAOS 2024 in San Francisco

Make plans now to attend the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, Feb. 12 to 16, 2024, in San Francisco. AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting participants are now invited to take the first pick of discounted reservations at the best San Francisco hotels.

AAOS Encourages Members to Share Their Expertise by Presenting at the 2024 Annual Meeting in San Francisco

The AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting will be held Feb. 12 to 16, 2024, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, and you are invited to join the Academy in planning ahead for another must-see educational experience.

Periprosthetic Joint Infection: The Challenge of the Century

Andrej Trampuz, MD; Carsten Perka, MD

Over the past decades, total hip and knee arthroplasty numbers in Europe and the United States have steadily increased, with parallel increases in periprosthetic joint infections.

Study Finds Second Dexamethasone Dose after Primary TKA Is Associated with Reduced Opioid Use and Pain

Rebecca Araujo

A retrospective study to be presented at the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting sought to investigate the safety, analgesic effect, and opioid-sparing potential of the administration of a second postoperative dose of dexamethasone in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Placement of Anchor in Arthroscopic Suprapectoral Biceps Tenodesis Influences Postoperative Pain

Cailin Conner

A study presented during the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting found that biceps tenodesis suture anchors that are placed medially and inferiorly were predictors of postoperative biceps pain (BP) following arthroscopic suprapectoral biceps tenodesis (ASPBT).

Less than 100 Percent Glenoid Bone Loss Restored through Latarjet Is Tied to Instability, Graft Complications

Rebecca Araujo

Patients with glenoid bone loss are at risk of recurrent shoulder instability if glenoid width is not properly restored.

Study Maps Postoperative BMI Trends in Ankle Fracture Patients

Terry Stanton

A study examining weight changes in patients after surgery for ankle fracture found that although most did not experience weight and BMI changes in the early postoperative period, after six months, patients recovering from ankle open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) gained an average of about 10 pounds and 1.5 BMI points.

Study Examines Safety of Ex-fix In Situ for Staged ORIF of Pilon Fractures

Terry Stanton

A study that sought to evaluate the safety of preparing the external fixator in situ during staged fixation of pilon fractures found that overall patients had relatively high infection (23.3 percent) and unplanned reoperation (11.3 percent) rates.

Low-cost Methods Perform Similarly to Virtual Reality at Minimizing Anxiety during Pediatric Cast and Pin Removal

Cailin Conner

In the orthopaedic outpatient setting, cast and percutaneous pin removal is a generally painless procedure.

Join Fellow Residents for Dynamic Discussions at the Resident Assembly Education Forum

The Resident Assembly Education Forum is led by the Resident Assembly Education Committee, and this year the AAOS Resident Assembly Education Forum will be held Friday, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Rooms 604-605.

Incoming President Kevin J. Bozic, MD, Speaks to the ‘Joy’ and the ‘Why’ in Today’s Healthcare Landscape

Terry Stanton

In his speech to the membership Thursday, incoming AAOS President Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS, sounded the theme of “Bringing Joy Back into Practice,” as he shared his perspective on the challenges that today’s orthopaedic surgeons face in finding fulfillment in their work lives while seeking to cherish the priceless rewards of family time and personal pursuits.

Felix H. ‘Buddy’ Savoie III, MD, Calls on All to Work Together

Terry Stanton

In addressing the membership one last time as AAOS 2022-2023 president on Thursday, Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, FAAOS, reflected on the highlights and milestones of the past year, but he put greater emphasis on a broader ideal that has characterized his term: collaboration and cooperation.

Golf Legend Tom Watson Drives It Home as Presidential Guest Speaker

Cailin Conner

During Thursday’s Your Academy 2023 event, presidential guest speaker and PGA champion Tom Watson sat down with outgoing AAOS President Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, FAAOS, and Dr. Savoie’s wife Amy, who is a nurse navigator for spine care at Tulane Medical Center. Dr. Savoie and his wife spoke with Mr. Watson about life, leadership, perseverance, and of course, golf.

Download the New AAOS Membership App

The free AAOS Membership App provides quick access to what members want most, making it easy to complete common tasks such as updating member profiles and disclosures, checking CME transcripts, and paying dues.

Meet the 2023–2024 AAOS Presidential Leadership

The incoming 2023–2024 AAOS leadership will assume their new roles on Monday.

AAOS Board Welcomes Monica Payares-Lizano, MD, and Evalina L. Burger-Van der Walt, MD, as New Members

AAOS appointed new members-at-large to its Board of Directors: Monica M. Payares-Lizano, MD, FAAOS, and Evalina L. Burger-Van der Walt, MD, FAAOS.

New Chairs Appointed to Board of Councilors and Board of Specialty Societies

Armando F. Vidal, MD, FAAOS, was named chair of the AAOS Board of Specialty Societies (BOS), and Alfonso Mejia, MD, MPH, FAAOS, was named chair of the AAOS Board of Councilors (BOC).

Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, Named Chair of AAOS Advocacy Council

Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, was named chair of the AAOS Advocacy Council and will assume his position following the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting on Monday.

The AAOS 2022 Annual Report Is Now Available

The 2022 Annual Report, available at the Membership Booth located in Academy Hall, highlights the various accomplishments AAOS achieved with the support of its dedicated volunteers and staff.