2009 Annual Meeting Press Releases

David Teuscher, MD, Elected Secretary of Academy Board of Councilors
03/11/2009

Daniel J. Berry, MD, Named Academy Second Vice President
02/27/2009

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appoints Peter Mandell, MD, Chair of the Council on Advocacy
02/27/2009

David W. Polly Jr., MD, Elected Secretary of Academy Board of Specialty Societies
02/27/2009

Experience Not Always the Best Prescription for Snowblowers
New study finds experience does not always keep hands injury-free
02/27/2009

William J. Robb, III, MD, Elected Chair of Academy Board of Specialty Societies
02/27/2009

Thomas C. Barber, MD, Elected Chair of Academy Board of Councilors
02/27/2009

Michael L. Parks, MD, Elected to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors
02/27/2009

Paul Tornetta III, MD, Elected to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors
02/27/2009

Staying One Step Ahead of Osteoporosis
New studies show key steps to preventing bone loss focus on early screening and treatment
02/26/2009

An Orthopaedic Roadmap for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
AAOS recommendations aid orthopaedic surgeons in treating this common condition
02/26/2009

John J. Callaghan, MD Elected Academy First Vice President
02/26/2009

Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, Elected President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
02/26/2009

Ramon L. Jimenez, MD: A Diverse Life
Carrying a message of education and cultural competence as keys to success
02/26/2009

Got Pain?
New, less invasive treatments alleviate hand and wrist discomfort
02/26/2009

Beating Blood Clots after Joint Replacement
Building awareness and understanding among patients is key
02/26/2009

Bringing Hope and Surgical Cures to the World’s Children
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon honored for his tireless efforts to heal
02/26/2009

Octogenarians: Not Too Old for Joint Replacement
New study finds total knee replacement surgery can offer significant benefits to patients in their 80s
02/26/2009

An Athlete’s First Question: “Doc, When Can I Return
Year-round participation in sports effects healing time for ACL injuries in young athletes
02/25/2009

Save Your Knees!
Knee pain affects people of all ages – check out a one-stop shop from knee experts
02/25/2009

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2009 Annual Meeting
Meeting Highlights and Hot Topics
02/25/2009

Applying Clinical Findings to the Practice of Medicine
New research offers hope, propels treatment for common orthopaedic conditions
02/25/2009

Getting on the Ball, Post-ACL Surgery
Study finds that boys and girls can return to high-level sports
02/25/2009

Orthopaedic Surgeon Shortage Predicted Due to Soaring Joint Replacement Procedures
Two studies find patient demand will soon surpass the number of orthopaedic surgeons available
02/25/2009

Orthopaedic Injury: High Risk to Pregnant Women
New study finds even minor orthopaedic trauma can lead to medical problems for pregnant women and their unborn children
02/25/2009

If the Shoe Fits…or Does it?
Study finds many children at risk for foot deformity due to wrong size shoes
02/25/2009

When to Have That Joint Replacement?
Some minority groups wait too long for surgery, study finds
02/25/2009

The Most Breaking News in the Joint
Millions suffer from musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
02/25/2009

Obesity: A Musculoskeletal Nightmare
Several new studies show higher joint replacement complication rates, longer hospital stays for obese patients
02/25/2009

Children and Orthopaedic Surgical Emergencies
Fractures and infections of the bone are among most serious injuries to children
02/25/2009

Volunteers Build Dream Playground for North Las Vegas Children
6,000 square feet in just one day
02/24/2009