The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has approved and released an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on "Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee". These guidelines were explicitly developed to include only treatments which are less invasive than knee replacement surgery.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers suggestions for a safe, winter holiday season.
Early discussion with your orthopaedic surgeon is the driving force for a safe return to the roadways after surgery.
Don't let snow shoveling ruin your winter wonderland.
Carrying and lifting tips to keep you injury-free this holiday season.
AAOS launches a free Facebook social media application for the public.
Understanding how a fracture heals uncovers "biologic treatments."
Two common corrections for Clubfoot in Children yield positive results.
Orthopaedic osteoporosis management is a crucial element in hip fracture recovery.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has approved and released an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on "The Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
With former first lady Nancy Reagan's recent broken pelvis and now reports that Sen. Barack Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Payne Dunham has fractured her hip, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has some important information and tips for preventing falls and hip fractures in America's elderly population.
Free webinar....Join orthopaedic surgeons from across the country as they discuss the latest and greatest options and advancements your audience needs to know about when it comes to joint replacement...from the comfort of your own office!
Keep those little ghosts and goblins injury-free with these timely tips
Just how much athletic activity following joint replacement surgery is too much?
Education and Communication are keys to ensuring patient safety and piece of mind when is comes to allograft usage.
Learn the very latest information on bone cancer during a three-day bone cancer symposium.
Outdoor clean-up will be on the minds of many this autumn season. Orthopaedic surgeons offer safety tips while raking, lawn mowing and gutter cleaning.
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips for avoiding cheerleading injuries.
WANTED: Reporters, Writers, Producers and Editors with a Musculoskeletal Flair! MORE (Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence) Awards Call for Entries is NOW OPEN.
New designs and innovations in total ankle replacements give patients increased mobility and better outcomes.
Six weeks following bunion surgery, most patients' pain levels are so low that they are able to get back behind the wheel of a car again. A study published in the August 2008 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery also found that emergency brake time response in patients who underwent a first metatarsal osteotomy (a common surgical treatment for bunions) is similar to that of healthy individuals just six weeks later.
In the United States, nearly 730,000 first-ever strokes occur each year, with a survival rate of more than 80 percent. These survivors often experience significant loss of function in the shoulders, arms, and hands. Orthopaedic treatment is a vital part of the recovery process, according to a review article published in the August 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
A few strategies can keep young athletes injury-free this fall
Tips for staying injury-free while getting back to nature
Orthopaedic surgeons provide tips to get baby boomers moving.
Orthopaedic surgeons stress the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Caution from parents and coaches can prevent injuries in young baseball players.
Orthopaedic surgeons offer safety tips for swimmers.
Orthopaedic surgeons offer advice on choosing the best children's footwear.
MORE (Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence) Awards Call for Entries is NOW OPEN.
Gene Therapy May Someday Help Painful Discs.
Orthopaedic surgeons provide safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations
With childhood obesity at epidemic levels, two leading medical organizations, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), are working together to help overweight and obese children manage their growing waistlines.
An online, PREVIEW for the media of the AOSSM Annual Meeting. You will hear and see cutting edge orthopaedic sports medicine information translating into GREAT story ideas!
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips to minimize golf-related injuries.
Do you remember the carefree days of summer and running barefoot with the feel of the cool green grass between your toes? Keeping the lawn nice and trimmed is not the backbreaking chore it used to be, thanks to riding and traditional mowers. Lawn mowers can be dangerous. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) advises people to exercise extreme caution when operating these tools.
New information on treating shoulder, ACL and other injuries in the adolescent athlete
The industry and orthopaedic relationships is evolving. This media briefing will explore a new environment regarding relationships and potential conflicts of interest. It is an opportunity for the media to ask the legal experts as well as orthopaedic surgeons about this hot topic.
Ranging from conservative and surgical relief to those gadgets seen on television
Orthopaedic surgeon John T. Gill, MD, was elected Chair of the Board of Councilors (BOC) of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) at the organization's 75th Annual Meeting, held Mar. 5-9, 2008, at Moscone Center in San Francisco. He will also serve on the Academy's Board of Directors.
Orthopaedic surgeon James P. Tasto, MD, was elected Chair of the Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) at the organization's 75th Annual Meeting, in San Francisco, and will sit on the Academy Board of Directors.
After serving as member-at-large on the AAOS Board of Directors, Kristy L. Weber, MD, is excited about her new role as Chair of the Council on Research, Quality Assessment and Technology (CORQAT).
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently appointed M. Bradford Henley, MD, MBA, as Secretary of its Board of Specialty Societies (BOS).
Study finds age and education as key factors in patient comprehension of surgical consent forms.
Study finds patients at high risk for hip fractures after breaking their proximal humerus.
Study measures impact on artificial knees"”from the inside out.
Are these newer technologies a necessity or merely a trend?
Questions continue surrounding hip replacement and hip resurfacing procedures
Controlling infection on every front, MRSA and beyond
AAOS working to increase the number of women in orthopaedic surgery
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