Dr. Glaucomflecken Inspires Advocacy through Comedy at OrthoPAC Luncheon

Kristen Coultas

On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of people flooded the annual donor appreciation luncheon of the OrthoPAC to laugh and learn from Will Flanary, MD—better known by his 4 million followers on social media as “Dr. Glaucomflecken.”

Panelists Speak Frankly about how Successful Careers Require Adaptation, Reflection, and Intentionality

Leah Lawrence

Orthopaedics is a wonderful career, but it is also a business. Like any business, in order to be successful, one has to be positioned to succeed.

Boris A. Zelle, MD, Wins Diversity Award for Far-Reaching Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, was presented with AAOS’ 2024 Diversity Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment to promoting diversity at the local, institutional, and national levels.

SCHOT Members’ Orthopaedic Research Spans 8 Decades

Julio Urrutia, MD; Alvaro Silva, MD

The Chilean Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SCHOT) has more than 1,200 orthopaedic surgeon members from all over the country who practice in all subspecialties in the field.

President’s Symposium Will Explore Generative Artificial Intelligence’s Potential in Healthcare

The potential AI-powered tools in healthcare is vast, but the widespread adoption of generative AI requires deep understanding in the realms of translational research; clinical implementation; advocacy; patient safety; ethics; diversity, equity, inclusion; and more.

Similar Outcomes Found after Arthroscopic Labral Repair with Postoperative NSAIDs versus Opioids

Cailin Conner

A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting investigated the impact of postoperative NSAIDs on clinical outcomes, return to activities, and rates of revision surgery in patients undergoing arthroscopic glenoid labral repair for glenohumeral instability.

Limited Benefit of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Complex Humeral Fractures in Older Patients

Rebecca Araujo

In older patients with complex proximal humeral fractures, reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) provided a limited benefit compared with nonoperative treatment, according to results from a randomized clinical trial.

New Study Shows Nicotine Dependence Associated with Complications following Achilles Tendon Repair

A retrospective cohort study found that nicotine-dependent patients who underwent Achilles tendon repair had a significantly higher risk (P <0.05) of postoperative complications over a 20-year period than their non–nicotine-dependent counterparts.

ALIF Delivers Similar Sagittal Deformity Correction as Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy

Rebecca Araujo

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) effectively restores L4–S1 lordosis in patients with severe sagittal deformity, according to the results of a study from the International Spine Study Group, presented during the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting.

Ambulatory Surgery Centers Are More Cost-Effective than Hospitals for Hand and Upper-Extremity Surgeries

Cailin Conner

A study presented at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting reported that ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) exhibited cost-effectiveness across various hand and upper-extremity procedures, from total expenses to Medicare reimbursements, when compared with hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs).

The ‘Weekend Effect’: Are There Worse Outcomes for THAs Performed on Saturdays and Sundays?

Rebecca Araujo

A retrospective study presented during the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting investigated whether there were any differences in postoperative outcomes and healthcare costs associated with total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures performed on weekdays and weekends.

Data Show Increased Likelihood of Secondary Surgery after Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression

Rebecca Araujo

A poster study presented at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting found slightly higher costs and similar complications with endoscopic versus open single-level lumbar decompression; however, endoscopic decompression patients had a significantly higher rate of secondary lumbar surgery within 2 years.

Do Newer-Generation Total Knee Arthroplasty Systems Improve Implant Survivorship Rates?

Rebecca Araujo

Newer-generation implants in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were not found to improve risk of aseptic revision compared with older-generation implants, according to a study presented at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Matthew P. Kelly, MD, FAAOS, orthopaedic surgeon with Kaiser Permanente, presented the findings.

Study Investigates If Extended Oral Prophylaxis Reduces the Risk of PJI after Total Joint Arthroplasty

Cailin Conner

A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting found no association between risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and extended oral prophylaxis following total joint arthroplasty (TJA).

Cheer for Residency Programs at the Resident Bowl

The Annual AAOS Resident Bowl is back. All Annual Meeting attendees are welcome to join the audience for this fierce and fun trivia and social event pitting residency programs against each other in a game-style setting.

Sanjay Gupta, MD, Will Headline the Your Academy Event

Sanjay Gupta, MD, will deliver the Presidential Guest Speaker address during Your Academy, the marquee event of the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday in South, Esplanade Ballroom.

AAOS Bestows Its Highest Honor to Joshua J. Jacobs, MD

AAOS presented its 2024 William W. Tipton Jr, MD, Leadership Award to Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, FAAOS, for his years of service to the profession and to his community.

The AAOS New Member Reception Is Today

AAOS members who joined in 2023 and the Class of 2024: You are cordially invited to attend the New Member Reception, taking place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the TechTalks Theater, located in West Hall.

Meet the JAAOS® and JAAOS Global Editors Today

While you are at this year’s Annual Meeting, stop by the JAAOS space in the Learning & Practice Store to pick up the latest issue of the Journal of the AAOS® (JAAOS) and meet the editors of JAAOS and JAAOS Global Research & Reviews (JAAOS Global) on Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m.

Duane R. Anderson, MD, Receives Humanitarian Award

AAOS presented its 2024 Humanitarian Award to Duane R. Anderson, MD, FAAOS, for his commitment to improving healthcare access for the underserved population in Ethiopia, as well as his dedication to training future orthopaedic surgeons.