The Making of an ACL Implant

Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, FAOA

Martha Murray, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, professor of orthopaedic surgery at Harvard Medical School and a sports medicine surgeon at Boston Children’s Hospital, has worked for the past 15 years to develop an alternative treatment for ACL tears.

Fascia Iliaca Block in Hip Fracture Surgery Reduces Opioid Consumption, Yields Other Benefits

Terry Stanton

A study that sought to determine the efficacy of a preoperative fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) in geriatric patients undergoing surgery for hip fracture found that preoperative FICB significantly decreased postoperative opioid consumption while improving patient satisfaction.

A New Medical Image-sharing Option Available for Free via the AAOS Member Advantage Program

Through the AAOS Member Advantage Program, members can be assured that the partners, programs, and products selected have been vetted by AAOS as practical, money-saving solutions for your professional and personal use.