Lifelong Learning Benefits Our Patients

Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS

As surgeons, we are all caretakers, and we must put the needs of others ahead of our own.

RJOS Supports the Pursuit of Parenthood for all Orthopaedic Surgeons

Corinna C. Franklin, MD

RJOS supports all who choose to become parents—through childbearing, surrogacy, or adoption—and is proud to provide resources about successfully navigating this decision during one’s orthopaedic career.

Of Course, There Is a (New) Test to Confirm Your Diagnosis

Shafic Sraj, MD, MBA, FAAOS; John Taras, MD, FAAOS

We should think about the purpose and added value of the diagnostic tests we are ordering.

Vigilance in Joint Implant Recalls and Reporting Is Critical to Enhancing Patient Safety

John W. Krumme, MD; Cemil C. Gedik, MD; JONATHAN Dubin, MD, FAAOS

How does a medical device approved by the FDA fail? How can surgeons better protect patients?

A Look Towards the Future

Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS; Lisa N. Masters, MBA

The AAOS Board of Directors approved its next Strategic Plan for 2024–2028, with four overarching strategic goals. Through a series of four articles, we will highlight each of the four Strategic Plan goals: Members, Patients, Culture, and Musculoskeletal Community.

AAOS Issues Editorial to Address Offensive Advertisement

Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS; Valerae O. Lewis, MD FAAOS; Holly Tyler-Paris Pilson, MD, FAAOS; Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS; Thomas E. Arend, Jr.

We are writing to apologize for content that appeared in the January 2024 and March/April 2024 issues of AAOS Now.

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of AAOS by Participating in the Member Value and Satisfaction Survey

Valerae O. Lewis, MD, FAAOS

To identify areas of success and areas where improvements can be made, the AAOS Membership Council has worked to ensure that the survey is easy and quick to complete.