How Should Orthopaedic Surgeons Responsibly Introduce Innovation?

Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS

The theme of this month’s edition of AAOS Now focuses on innovation. I therefore think it is appropriate to offer some potential controversy and invite a conversation about how and when innovation gets introduced into our practices.

Teach Your ‘Children’: How to Encourage Orthopaedic Residents to Get Engaged in Advocacy

Cassim M. Igram, MD, FAAOS

Teaching your residents about the importance of advocacy is an ongoing process.

The Digital ‘Front Door’: Is It Opening or Closing on Our Patients?

Karl Marc Koenig, MD, MS, FAAOS; Eric F. Swart, MD, FAAOS

As independent tradespeople, we must provide value for those with whom we are contracted—such as patients, insurers, large employer organizations, and the federal government. Unfortunately, these two “contracts” are not always aligned.