Advocacy Council's John J. McGraw, MD, Appointed to HHS Pain Task Force

Kristen Coultas

Earlier this year, AAOS Council on Advocacy member John J. McGraw, MD, was appointed to a 30-member Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). As the only surgeon on the task force, Dr. McGraw joins a diverse group of federal representatives and nonfederal individuals—from agency employees to medical professionals to patients to members of the addiction treatment community.

Speaking of Sports Medicine

Terry Stanton

The 20th Annual Sports Medicine Course, presented by AAOS, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America, will take place in Park City, Utah, Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, 2019. This popular educational event, led by course director Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, and codirectors CAPT (Ret.) Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MC USNR, and Kevin E.

Milestone: Academy Launches Shoulder and Elbow Registry

Terry Stanton

October is a milestone month for the Academy’s Registry Program, as it launches the Shoulder and Elbow Registry (SER). Building on the success of the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR)—the trailblazer data depository and resource for U.S. knee and hip arthroplasty that last year was reintegrated under the AAOS umbrella—SER will be previewed at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) meeting Oct. 11–14 and make its formal debut at the Academy’s Fall Meeting Oct. 25–27.

New Orthopaedic Video Theater Coming to a Screen Near You

David A. Halsey, MD

I cannot say it enough: The Academy is committed to providing more relevant educational content for our members, regardless of where they are in their careers. And it is something I thoroughly enjoy repeating. Case in point: the Academy’s Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT). Let me explain … Surgical videos are valued resources for orthopaedic surgeons. From learning fundamentals as residents to considering emerging techniques for cases later in practice, videos enhance our learning.

An RCT of FAI Surgery Versus Physical Therapy: What Does It Really Teach Us?

Jeffrey J. Nepple, MD, MS; Scott C. Faucett, MD, MS; Christopher M. Larson, MD

The following letter is in response to a news brief included in the Feb. 21 issue of AAOS Headline News Now titled “Study: How does arthroscopy compare to PT for FAI?” Letters to the editor are encouraged; please send correspondence to aaoscomm@aaos.org. Randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) represent the highest level of evidence and have a powerful ability to guide treatment recommendations. Although RCTs minimize selection bias, they are subject to other biases.

Disputed Use of Routine Ultrasound Screening in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients

Mark A. Snyder, MD, FAOA

The following letter is in response to an article published in the February 2018 issue of AAOS Now titled “Preventing VTE After Elective TJA.” Letters to the editor are encouraged; please send correspondence to aaoscomm@aaos.org. I applaud author Antonia F.

Orthopaedic Surgeon by Day, Rock Star by Night

Kerri Fitzgerald

In 2015, Dave Grohl, frontman of the band the Foo Fighters and former drummer of Nirvana, broke his ankle when he fell from the stage while performing on tour in Sweden. After being treated in the United Kingdom, Mr. Grohl was advised to follow up with an orthopaedic surgeon in the United States. He met with Lew Schon, MD, FACS, of the department of orthopaedic surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. “The stars were aligned,” recalled Dr. Schon, who organized Mr.

Fellowship Match Update: What Applicants Need to Know

Brian R. Wolf, MD; Lisa K. Cannada, MD

The orthopaedic fellowship match process began failing in the early 2000s. By 2007, it was in chaos and the match process for two subspecialties had dissolved. At that time, residents were forced to make fellowship decisions earlier in their residencies, often before they had rotated through all specialties. In some cases, residents had to accept a fellowship position on the spot or risk losing it to another candidate.

In Memoriam

July 29, 2018 Gladwyne, Pa. Brian Michael Golden, MD May 30, 2018 Winchester, Mass. Kenneth G. Jones, MD March 23, 2018 Dallas

Building Connections in Orthopaedics Through Social Media

Jennifer M. Weiss, MD

On July 27, the AAOS Communications Cabinet spent the day at AAOS headquarters in Rosemont, Ill., focusing on you, the Academy membership. Our goal is to support you throughout your careers as you care for patients. By now, many of you have entered the age of social media. But are you aware that AAOS has a social media presence?

Don't Miss the AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting

Focused on the Academy’s members, the AAOS Annual Meeting enables attendees to customize their educational experiences to appeal to their practice area or career stage. Whether you’re looking to broaden your knowledge or dive into a specific topic, there is an educational path for you. Annual Meeting Committee Chair Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, and his team have created an exceptional, newly invigorated program for the 2019 Annual Meeting.

AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting Key Dates and Information

The following information outlines important dates related to the AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting. Venetian/Sands Expo 201 Sands Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89169 Tuesday, March 12 – Saturday, March 16, 2019 Exhibit dates Wednesday, March 13 – Friday, March 15, 2019 Specialty Day Saturday, March 16, 2019 Housing Housing is open. Visit aaos.org/housing for more information. Registration information Member registration opens Oct. 24 Nonmember registration opens Oct.

AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting Objectives

The AAOS Annual Meeting is strategically designed each year to meet a variety of goals. The information below details the Academy’s primary objectives.