When performing outpatient procedures, many orthopaedic surgeons operate in either an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or a hospital-based outpatient department (HOPD). Although some of the workflows ...

JAAOS: Case Study AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Management of Carpal Tunnel AAOS Now: Board Approves Performance Measures for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Appropriate Use Criteria for Hip OA ...

Editor’s note: This article is the second of a four-part series that discusses results from the 2018 AAOS Census Survey. The first installment (“2018 OPUS Survey Illustrates Interesting Orthopaedic ...

2025 Winners The AAOS is proud to present the winners of the 2025 Kappa Delta Awards and the Orthopaedic Research Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award. The awards are bestowed annually ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal ...

If we really want to improve gender equity and increase the number of women in orthopaedic surgery, we must devise plans and execute them at the local, state, and federal levels. We must continue to ...

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A recent study, presented as a poster at the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting, provided updated epidemiological data on sports-related injuries among high school students in the United States. It noted that ...

"The AAOS is the premier provider of general orthopaedic and subspeciality education. Our courses are run by top-tier faculty in all disciplines, creating agendas that will both educate attendees on ...

Unite with the Orthopaedic Community AAOS Annual Meeting Specialty Society Programs offer you the chance to connect with professionals who share your specialty interest. Exchange experiences and ideas ...

In order to promote transparency and confidence in the educational programs, publications and in the decisions by all Governance Groups of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American ...