AAOS Now / Issue
Peter Pollack
San Diego—the city set to host the AAOS Annual Meeting from March 14–18—has been called the “birthplace of California,” as it was the first part of the state visited by Europeans, in the person of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo in 1542. At that time, the region was already home to the Native American Kumeyaay people, and evidence suggests it was settled 9,000 to 12,000 years ago.
At the AAOS Annual Meeting, learning extends well beyond the educational sessions. The Technical Exhibits offer attendees an unparalleled opportunity to view and compare the latest in orthopaedic products and services. “The Technical Exhibits provide attendees with a single destination—and multiple opportunities—to complement the educational activities of the AAOS Annual Meeting,” saidExhibits Committee chair.
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