Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Press Releases

Mending Meniscals in Children, Improving Diagnosis and Recovery
Greater awareness leads to more accurate diagnoses
11/02/2009

Platelet-Rich Plasma: Does It Work?
New study reports on the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment and its use in sports medicine; cautions more investigation needed
10/01/2009

Trauma 411: Prolonged Surgery Should be Avoided in Certain Cases
Timing is what matters in treating orthopaedic injuries in trauma patients
09/01/2009

Exercise Is Healthy for Mom and Child During Pregnancy
New study recommends pregnant women start an exercise program
08/03/2009

The ‘Other’ Cruciate Ligament: Newer Treatments for PCL Tears
New study reports on posterior cruciate ligament treatment options, but investigation is not over
07/01/2009

Emerging Techniques Put a New Twist on Ankle Repair
Using cells grown in a lab, new treatments eliminate risks of traditional procedures
06/30/2009

Chronic Ankle Pain May Be More Than Just A Sprain
New information indicates tendon injuries may be the culprit
05/01/2009

Healing a Shoulder Separation
Disagreement exists on how to treat a mid-level, common injury
04/01/2009

Dealing with Dwarfism
Surgeons and specialists should be aware of interrelated symptoms
04/01/2009

Treating Knee Ligament Injuries
Identifying level of injury is key to treating MCLs nonsurgically, study finds
03/02/2009

Jeffrey S. Fischgrund, MD, Named New Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
02/12/2009

Avoiding Surgery for Low Back Pain
Many patients may benefit more from non-invasive treatments
02/02/2009

Parkinson’s Disease Plays Havoc with Common Orthopaedic Conditions
01/02/2009

MRI Emerges As Vital Resource in Treatment of Back Pain
01/02/2009

The Biology of Broken Bones Leads to New Treatments
Understanding how a fracture heals uncovers “biologic treatments”
11/03/2008

Improving Safety When Using Bone and Soft Tissue Allograft
Education and communication are keys to ensuring patient safety and piece of mind
10/01/2008

Building a New and Better Ankle
Improvements in Design Help Strengthen Total Ankle Replacements
09/02/2008

Orthopaedic Surgeons Play Key Role in Stroke Recovery
Greater motion and improvement in daily living are among goals
08/27/2008

A New Frontier in the Battle Against Disc Degeneration
Gene Therapy May Someday Help Painful Discs
07/08/2008

MRSA Fast Becoming a Social Disease
The specialty of orthopaedics examines MRSA transmission
03/25/2008

Knee Replacement Options Expanding
Partial Knee Replacements are growing in success and patient satisfaction.
01/14/2008

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• 2009 Annual Meeting Online Press Kit
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