AAOS Now, January 2021
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The Academy Continues Progress on Its Biologics Initiative
On the November 2020 episode of “The Bone Beat” podcast, David Jevsevar, MD, MBA, FAAOS, chair of the Committee on Devices, Biologics & Technology (DBT), and Raymond Golish, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAOS, member of the DBT, discussed the evolving regulatory landscape and the new AAOS Biologics Dashboard.
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Course Instructors Share Best Practices to Approach the ABOS Exam in the Age of COVID-19
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Part I Examination can be a challenging and stressful time for orthopaedic surgery residents. The codirectors of the AAOS Orthopaedic Board Preparation and Review Course provided tips on how to best prepare for the exam.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Provide Hope
While the healthcare system will still be under immense pressure over the upcoming months, we can finally start to look ahead with a sense of optimism in respect to our patients’ musculoskeletal care and long-term sustainability of our practices.
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AAOS Supports Coronavirus Vaccination
With the initial distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines underway across the globe, AAOS reiterated the importance of evaluating scientific evidence when weighing the risks and benefits of a vaccination’s effects on the musculoskeletal system. To date, no high-quality evidence indicates that vaccinations administered correctly to the shoulder area can injure the shoulder.
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Diversity Advisory Board Assesses Progress Toward a More Inclusive Academy
As the Academy begins its third year of the 2019–2023 Strategic Plan, its initiatives to promote diversity are coming into focus. Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan is to “evolve the culture and governance of AAOS’ board and volunteer structure to become more strategic, innovative, and diverse.”
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AAOS Registry Program Looks Back at Another Year of Progress
2020 was a year like no other, with the healthcare system completely upended along with the rest of society by COVID-19. But for the AAOS Registry Program, it was nonetheless a year of growth and accomplishment.
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AAOS Names Interim AAOS Now Editor-in-Chief
Robert M. Orfaly, MD, FAAOS, has been appointed interim editor-in-chief of AAOS Now for 2021.