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AAOS Presents the Biologics Dashboard: An Intelligent Information System

S. Raymond Golish, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAOS; Ryan Pezold, MA; Martha M. Murray, MD, MS, FAAOS; David S. Jevsevar, MD, MBA, FAAOS

AAOS has launched the Biologics Dashboard, a new member benefit that recognizes the need for clarity and conciseness in the evolving field of biologics.

AAOS to Launch Fracture & Trauma Registry

Terry Stanton

The Academy Registry Program will welcome a new member to its ranks when the Fracture & Trauma Registry (FTR) launches in the spring of 2021.

New AUC on Rotator Cuff Builds on Clinical Practice Guideline

Terry Stanton

At its September meeting, the AAOS Board of Directors approved the release of a new set of Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) on Rotator Cuff Pathology (RCP).

AAOS Registry Data Show SCR Has Gained Popularity

Kerri Fitzgerald

According to data from the AAOS Shoulder & Elbow Registry (SER), superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) has gained significant popularity in the United States since 2015, accounting for approximately 8 percent of rotator cuff procedures reported to the registry.

Tactics to Ensure Device Safety After Approval Are Changing

Jonathan Dubin, MD, FAAOS

Each year, more than 2,000 novel medical devices enter the U.S. market, often representing new technologies and offering significant advantages over older treatment options for our patients.

Machine Learning in Orthopaedics Is Ready for Prime Time

Ayoosh Pareek, MD; Yining Lu, MD; R. Kyle Martin, MD, FRCSC; Lars Engebretsen, MD, PhD; Aaron Krych, MD, FAAOS

Over the past decade, machine learning (ML) has become an important tool, with promising early results, yet its adoption in orthopaedic surgery has been slow.

Secondary Fracture Prevention: 30 Years of Progress in Patient Identification and Care

Joan McGowan, PhD; Laura L. Tosi, MD, FAAOS

Osteoporotic fractures are both common and costly, and they often lead to chronic disability and loss of independence. However, there has been extraordinary progress in understanding the etiology of these fractures, leading to effective prevention strategies.

AAOS Now, November 2020