AAOS adopts clinical practice guidelines on OA Knee

John C. Richmond, MD

Recommendations focus on less invasive treatments Approximately 10 million adults in the United States are estimated to have symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Although joint replacement remains one of the most cost-effective treatments available for end-stage OA knee, a myriad of treatment alternatives are available for less severe cases. But which are the most effective? Which have the best evidence supporting their use?

AAOS takes position on ED orthopaedic care

Mary Ann Porucznik; Lindsay Law

Ensuring access to emergency orthopaedic care in the United States continues to challenge communities, hospitals, orthopaedic surgeons, and patients. At its December 2008 meeting, the AAOS Board of Directors approved a new position statement on Emergency Orthopaedic Care.

Younger patients demanding new joints

Jennie McKee

According to a paper presented at the American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) 2008 annual meeting, orthopaedists should expect substantial increases in the demand for total joint replacement (TJR) surgery among younger patients in the near future.

Orthopaedic surgeons and spinal cord injury patients

Nitin N. Bhatia, MD; Ranjan Gupta, MD

Immediate medical intervention is vital Every 49 minutes, one American sustains and survives a spinal cord injury (SCI). Roughly 253,000 Americans are currently living with SCI, an injury which many consider devastating with limited chances and minimal hope for recovery. Accounts from recent movies such as Million Dollar Baby reaffirm this popularly held, dismal outlook for SCI patients.

NIH initiative seeks answers to OA questions

Annie Hayashi

Osteoarthritis Initiative focuses on predictive biomarkers, natural history Why do some people with radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee develop painful symptoms and others do not? Why does OA progress faster in some individuals? Which interventions are most effective in slowing the progress of OA? Can more effective interventions be developed?

How OREF funding decisions are made

Sharon Johnson

Review processes help ensure effective use of funds For more than 50 years, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) has supported advancements in orthopaedics by funding educational and research initiatives. The scientific and academic standards that govern the award process help ensure that OREF supports some of the most promising projects and most gifted young researchers and educators in orthopaedics.