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Will there be enough orthopaedic total joint surgeons to keep up with demand?

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Rankin first black president elected by the Academy.

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New York area orthopaedic surgeon is next in line.

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First black female orthopaedic surgeon now mobilizes others

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Orthopaedic surgeon receives distinguished Humanitarian Award.

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New study finds common drug a possible treatment option to prevent blood clots in knee replacement patients.

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New study shows this disease can complicate hip and knee replacement recovery.

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Study finds age alone should not be determinant when considering ACL surgery.

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New study finds MRI unnecessary for diagnosing osteoarthritis of the knee.

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Study finds obesity limits range of motion and causes longer recovery after knee surgery.

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What is next in stem cells, tissue engineering and gene therapy?

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Working to protect our soldiers' lives and limbs.

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A person's sex really does make a difference when it comes to musculoskeletal health.

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is 75 years old.

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eMotion Pictures: An Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art, sponsored and organized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) debuts March 5-9, 2008 at the Moscone Center "“ West Building and is free and open to the public.

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Discoveries propel treatment, further investigation of common orthopaedic conditions

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Spring is the time to create and dream. As new flowers burst out of the ground, so too will a new playground arise for the children of the Balboa Park District "“ born from the hard work of caring volunteers.

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Foot and ankle fractures are the second most commonly occurring fractures, after those in the spine, in older women. Many are thought to be caused by osteoporosis, the thinning or reduction of bone density that often accompanies aging.

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Being overweight and being on your feet for long periods of time can lead to plantar fasciitis, according to a study, but the greatest risk occurs in those with limited dorsiflexion, that is, the degree a person can flex the ankle by bringing the foot and toes upward toward the nose.

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Women who participate in jumping and pivoting sports, such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer, are up to eight times more likely to rupture the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee than are same-size men participating in these same sports, according to a study.

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Surgeons can team with patients to help prevent a surgical procedure from being performed on the wrong part of the body.

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Each year, more and more teenagers participate in the sport of skateboarding. It involves speed, balance and coordination, and can sometimes result in serious injuries.

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The popular new version of the foot-propelled scooter has taken the U.S. market by storm. They are lightweight and can be folded for easy portability. As sales soar, so do the injuries related to scooters.

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Inline skating is one of the fastest growing recreational sports in the United States but also ranks high in injuries. More than 26 million Americans participate in the sport of inline skating.

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is urging everyone to play it safe during the college basketball playoffs. The onset of basketball finals often brings with it various activities in celebration of the best of the best in college basketball teams; including some weekend warriors organizing teams of their own.

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons wants the public to know about its year-long public education program that offers prevention tips for all ages on a variety of orthopaedic injuries.

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Running is one of the most popular sports in the United States. In 2001, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 174,628 running-related injuries were treated in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and emergency rooms.

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As the weather gets warmer, more cyclists will hit the road for recreation, transportation and exercise. In 2001, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 643,000 bicycle injuries in children from 5 to 14 years old were treated in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and emergency rooms.

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With spring approaching and warm weather just around the corner, children will be returning to neighborhood and schoolyard playgrounds. The number of playground injuries each year are high: according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, in the year 2001 there were more than 509,000 playground-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms and doctor's offices.

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Spring is upon us and for many, that means an endless list of chores. While many look forward to working in the garden and around the house, thousands of injuries occur each year as a result of mishaps around the home. A number of activities can be dangerous or even deadly if the proper precautions are not taken.

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Bicycling, basketball, football, baseball/softball and soccer occupy the majority of children's time during the spring and summer months. But these sports also get the most attention in hospital emergency rooms and doctors' offices across the nation, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Less pain, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times might soon become reality for more patients undergoing joint replacement surgery and other types of joint reconstruction as a result of advancements in Minimally Invasive Surgery.

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Regular physical activity has been shown to influence good bone health throughout life and has shown promise as a means of prevention and intervention for osteoporosis. Recent data suggests that bone may be most responsive to the stimulus of weight-bearing exercise during the early childhood growth periods.

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Today during a media briefing at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Annual Meeting, Brian J. Cole, MD, Medical Director, Rush Cartilage Restoration Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, discussed the indications, and surgical techniques used in meniscus replacement surgery.

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Diabetic patients undergoing knee replacement surgery can cut their chances of deep infection if their surgeon uses bone cement compounded with the antibiotic, cefuroxime, according to the results of a study.

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Orthopaedic surgeons studying gender and ethnic differences among patients undergoing joint replacement find that fear and anxiety may play a significant role in delaying surgery, resulting in increased pain and poorer preoperative functional status.

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One out of every two Americans will fracture a bone and receive treatment from an orthopaedic surgeon before reaching their 65th birthday, according to a study.

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As baby boomers age, there is an expected increase in the geriatric population needing orthopaedic care. Ninety percent of the 350,000 hip fractures that occur each year in the U.S. are the result of a fall.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder, a psychological condition initially described as affecting combat veterans who have suffered severe emotional or physical trauma, is now being recognized in orthopaedic trauma patients.

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"If doctors can't obtain insurance, patients can't get care," said Michael Daubs, MD at a special press-briefing panel on the professional liability crisis held today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' 70th Annual Meeting.

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A new implant system for tibial hemiarthroplasty, a partial knee replacement, is being evaluated as treatment of medial compartment osteoarthritis.

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Patients need not be afraid of receiving allograft tissue transplants was the message during a media briefing held today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' 70th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, La.

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After becoming the chief of orthopaedic surgery at Yale University in 1958, Wayne Southwick began to build a legacy of diversification among his faculty and resident trainees that, even to this day, is unparallel among the many major orthopaedic surgery academic programs in the United States.

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The AAOS launched its multimedia national public service announcement campaign today at the opening ceremony of its 70th Annual Meeting at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

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The 2003 Kappa Delta Sorority and Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation research awards were presented today during the Opening Ceremonies of the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in New Orleans.

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John Tongue learned the benefits of seat belts as a high school student in 1963 when he was hit broadside by another vehicle while driving a compact car. Tongue's car rolled over upon impact. He was told by a police officer at the scene of the accident that his seat belt saved his life.

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Pregnancy and childbirth can occur successfully in patients who have a total hip replacement, according to the results of a study.

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Women and white persons have higher rates of hip replacement surgery than men and blacks, respectively. Additionally, the rates of both primary and revision total hip replacement increase with age until the age of 75 to 79.

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Orthopaedic practice expenses, which means costs of providing treatment for each episode of care for a patient, vary widely depending on the type of payment.

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A tear in the meniscus, the crescent-shaped cushion in the knee joint where the thighbone and shinbone of the leg meet that helps the joint carry weight, glide, and turn, is a common knee injury in older persons whether or not they exhibit osteoarthritis symptoms.