Press Releases
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Wins Prestigious CLIO Award
CLIO Healthcare recognizes campaign highlighting 75-year history of orthopaedic care
11/16/2009
New Study Finds Shock-Wave Therapy for Unhealed Fractured Bones
as Effective as Surgery
Non-Invasive, Low-Complication Treatment Helps Heal Fractures
11/02/2009
Mending Meniscals in Children, Improving Diagnosis and Recovery
Greater awareness leads to more accurate diagnoses
11/02/2009
Today: FDA and Nation’s Top Pediatric Doctors Meet to Discuss How to Innovate and Study Effectiveness of Pediatric Medical Devices
Presenter, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Michael Vitale, MD Available for Interviews
10/30/2009
United States Bone and Joint Decade Announces Conference Program
Members of Congress, Medical Experts, Patients, and Advocates Join to Advance Musculoskeletal Awareness and Advocacy
10/19/2009
Tricks and Tips for a Safe Halloween
Keep those little ghosts and goblins injury-free with these timely tips
10/12/2009
The Nation's Orthopaedic Surgeons Join
Provider-led Electronic Prescribing Initiative
Move Aims to Help More AAOS Members
Take Advantage of Federal Government Incentives Around E-Prescribing
10/05/2009
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
Teenagers and ACL: Tears Common and Additional Surgery
Most comprehensive study to date on ACL surgery finds younger patients and women are more likely to need subsequent surgery
10/01/2009
Wrist Fracture Patients Less Likely to Be Evaluated for Osteoporosis
New study points to care gap between wrist fractures and spine or hip fractures
10/01/2009
Got Moving Stories? Calling all Reporters, Writers, Producers and Editors
MORE (Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence) Awards Call for Entries is now open
09/23/2009
Fall Chores Spark Safety Advice from Orthopaedic Surgeons
09/22/2009
A Safety Slip: Don’t Hold a Child in Your Lap on Playground Slides
Parents are unknowingly putting their young children at risk for leg fractures, says new study
09/03/2009
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Wins Inaugural 2009 Council’s Choice Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE & The Center
AAOS 75th Anniversary program named ‘most outstanding’ in association communications
09/02/2009
New Study Compares After-Hours and Daytime Surgery Success Rates
Rate of minor complications increases in surgeries performed after hours
09/02/2009
Resident Duty-Hour Reform Associated with Increased Complication Rate
New study links resident duty-hour reform to negative outcomes for hip fracture patients
09/02/2009
Trauma 411: Prolonged Surgery Should be Avoided in Certain Cases
Timing is what matters in treating orthopaedic injuries in trauma patients
09/01/2009
Access to America’s Orthopaedic Services Act of 2009 Introduced in the Senate
Senators Cardin (D-MD) and Burr (R-NC) sponsor bill to increase awareness and research for musculoskeletal diseases
08/04/2009
Exercise Is Healthy for Mom and Child During Pregnancy
New study recommends pregnant women start an exercise program
08/03/2009
Neck Surgery for Cervical Spine Disorders Found to Alleviate Associated Headaches
Improvement of headaches significant after anterior cervical reconstructive surgery
08/03/2009
Back-to-School Parents Earn an A+ in Safety: Backpacks, Cheerleading, Football
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips for keeping kids healthy at the start of the school year
07/27/2009
American Joint Replacement Registry Announced
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Creates Independent Organization
07/23/2009
Golfer Tom Watson’s Orthopaedic Surgeon Available for Comment
on Golf After Hip Replacement
Dr. Joel Matta Can Discuss Physical Possibilities for Aging Athletes
07/20/2009
Joint Effort: What Do Your Knees Need?
07/08/2009
Joint Replacement Patients with Diabetes Greatly Benefit from Controlled Glucose
New study finds controlled glucose levels help decrease chance for complications
07/01/2009
Infants Should Be Screened For Hip Trouble
Study finds screening infants helps decrease chance of early arthritis
07/01/2009
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
Fireworks Should Sparkle in the Sky
Orthopaedic surgeons provide safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations
06/29/2009
Boomers: Tips on How to Exercise Safely
06/22/2009
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Offers Experts
Orthopaedic surgeons available to comment on bone fractures,
elbow injuries, treatment options, fall prevention
06/18/2009
Back to Normal: Surgery Improves Outcomes for Spine Patients
New study finds patients who opt for surgery have decreased pain, increased function
06/01/2009
When Lawn Mowers Attack
National Medical Societies Offer Tips to Prevent Injuries; Children Often Victims
06/01/2009
Stay on Par this Golf Season, Injury Free
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips to minimize golf-related injuries
05/19/2009
Sandra R. Gordon wins Golden Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago
05/15/2009
Rotator Cuff Tears: Are They All in the Family?
New study finds that family history data supports heredity’s role in shoulder tendon tears
05/01/2009
Chronic Ankle Pain May Be More Than Just A Sprain
New information indicates tendon injuries may be the culprit
05/01/2009
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Announces
Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Award Winners
Media competition honors journalists for orthopaedic-related coverage
05/01/2009
Injured Marines at Risk for Abnormal Bone Growth
Trauma resulting from high-energy blasts is one possible underlying cause
05/01/2009
War and Musculoskeletal Injury Prompt Artistic Expression
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons seeks war injury related art
04/30/2009
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons CEO Karen Hackett Wins Prestigious Samuel B. Shapiro Award
Association Forum bestows highest honor on the AAOS Chief Executive
04/23/2009
Swing that Bat into Baseball Season, Injury Free
Caution from parents and coaches can prevent injuries in young baseball players
04/22/2009
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
Combat Injuries: A Matter of Life and Death
Fast Response by Orthopaedic Surgeons in the Combat Theater Contributes to Saving Lives
04/01/2009
Tips on Bicycling Safety from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
03/23/2009
Avoid Spring Cleaning Spills
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips to prevent injuries throughout the home this spring
03/16/2009
David Teuscher, MD, Elected Secretary of Academy Board of Councilors
03/11/2009
Treating Knee Ligament Injuries
Identifying level of injury is key to treating MCLs nonsurgically, study finds
03/02/2009
Native American Children are at Greater Risk for Clubfoot Recurrence
Study says cultural differences and a lack of effective communication are the root causes
03/02/2009
Arm Fractures Indicate Greater Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients
Understanding the relationship between the two events may help prevent future fractures
03/02/2009
Daniel J. Berry, MD, Named Academy Second Vice President
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
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
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
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
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
Blair C. Filler, M.D. Receives 2009 Tipton Award
for Outstanding Orthopaedic Leadership
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
The Most Breaking News in the Joint
Millions suffer from musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
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
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
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
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
Volunteers Build Dream Playground for North Las Vegas Children
6,000 square feet in just one day
02/24/2009
Punch Up Your Martial Arts Practice
Follow these steps to avoid injury—while getting kicked, punched, and thrown
02/10/2009
Avoiding Surgery for Low Back Pain
Many patients may benefit more from non-invasive treatments
02/02/2009
Immediate Orthopaedic Care Can Help Heal a Young Athlete’s Shoulder
New findings indicate that early surgery for acute shoulder dislocation may
provide the best results
02/02/2009
"X-Tremely” Dangerous Sports
Prevent serious injuries from “extreme” winter sports by following these safety tips
01/26/2009
Is Jack Frost Nipping At Your Nose?
Then warm up—and protect yourself from the dangers of frostbite
01/13/2009
Skate Through Winter Sports Injury-Free
A few tips can keep you safe during these cold, snowy months
01/06/2009
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
Replacing Your Total Hip Replacement
New Study Reveals the Most Common Reasons Why Total Hip Replacements May Fail
01/02/2009
AAOS Issues New Clinical Practice Guideline for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
12/11/2008
Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
12/09/2008
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
Don’t let snow shoveling ruin your winter wonderland
12/02/2008
When to Get Back Behind the Wheel While on the Road to Recovery
Early discussion with your orthopaedic surgeon is the driving force for a safe return to the roadways
12/01/2008
Lug Your Luggage Safely
Carrying and Lifting Tips to Keep you Injury-free this Holiday Season
11/18/2008
Get Ready to Get Up, Get Out and Get Moving!
11/06/2008
Non-Surgical Clubfoot Treatments Bring High Level of Success
Two common correction techniques yield positive results
11/03/2008
Treating Osteoporosis After Hip Fracture
Orthopaedic osteoporosis management is a crucial element in hip fracture recovery
11/03/2008
The Biology of Broken Bones Leads to New Treatments
Understanding how a fracture heals uncovers “biologic treatments”
11/03/2008
AAOS Issues New Treatment Guidelines for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
10/27/2008
Safety Alert from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
10/23/2008
Tricks and Tips for a Safe Halloween
Keep those little ghosts and goblins injury-free with these timely tips
10/15/2008
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
Getting Back in the Game after a Hip or Knee Replacement
Just how much athletic activity following joint replacement surgery is too much?
10/01/2008
Avoiding the ‘Rakes and Pains’ of Autumn Yard Work
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips during Fall outdoor clean-up
09/22/2008
Three Cheers for Injury Prevention
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips for avoiding cheerleading injuries
09/04/2008
Prognosis Split for Hip Fracture and Hip Replacement in the Elderly
Two studies look at possible outcomes for older hip patients.
09/02/2008
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
Braking After Bunion Surgery
Study finds most patients can drive safely six weeks following surgical treatment.
08/26/2008
Fall Back into Team Sports
A few strategies can keep young athletes injury-free this fall
08/19/2008
Camping Injuries Can Be a Bear
Tips for staying injury-free while getting back to nature
08/13/2008
Athletes: Play Sports Clean, Hard and True
Orthopaedic surgeons stress the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs
08/07/2008
Communication is Key to Ease Worry about Orthopaedic Surgery
Study finds that older patients’ concerns often go unspoken and unaddressed.
08/04/2008
Splishing and Splashing Safely
Orthopaedic surgeons offer safety tips for swimmers
07/22/2008
Don’t Let Injuries Keep your Child in the Dugout
Caution from parents and coaches can prevent injuries in young baseball players
07/16/2008
Orthopaedic Community Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Raise Awareness of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today announced its support for bipartisan legislation seeking to raise awareness of musculoskeletal diseases and conditions among health care professionals and the public.
07/15/2008
WANTED: Reporters, Writers, Producers and Editors with a Musculoskeletal Flair!
MORE (Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence) Awards Call for Entries is NOW OPEN
07/09/2008
A New Frontier in the Battle Against Disc Degeneration
Gene Therapy May Someday Help Painful Discs
07/08/2008
Fireworks should be Breathtaking, Not Bone-Shattering
Orthopaedic surgeons provide safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations
06/27/2008
Keep Golf Injuries from Sending You to the Clubhouse
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips to minimize golf-related injuries
06/17/2008
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Interactive Web site
06/12/2008
Boomers: Tips on How to Exercise Safely
06/12/2008
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Announces 2008 Public Service Campaign
06/04/2008
Use Care and Caution While Mowing the Lawn
Orthopaedic surgeons provide tips for trimming lawn mower injuries
05/27/2008
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Announces
Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Award Winners
Media competition honors journalists for orthopaedic-related coverage
05/02/2008
Avoid Spring Cleaning Spills
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips to prevent injuries throughout the home this spring
04/24/2008
AAOS Supports the Armed Forces Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM)
Encourages additional funding for Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Extremity Trauma Research Program
04/17/2008
John J. Callaghan, MD, Elected Academy Second Vice-President
04/08/2008
Leesa M. Galatz, MD, Elected to Academy Board of Directors
04/08/2008
Richard J. Barry, MD Elected Secretary to Academy Board of Councilors
04/08/2008
Michael F. Schafer, MD Elected to Academy Board of Directors
03/31/2008
Frederick M. Azar, MD, Elected to Academy Board of Directors
03/31/2008
MRSA Fast Becoming a Social Disease
The specialty of orthopaedics examines MRSA transmission
03/25/2008
Breaking Away from Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is just one of many risk factors for fracture, study finds
03/12/2008
Young Athletes Paying to Play?
New information on treating shoulder, ACL and other injuries in the adolescent athlete
03/07/2008
Sore Step Relief: New Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Ranging from conservative and surgical relief to those gadgets seen on television
03/07/2008
Tony Rankin, MD, Elected President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rankin first black president elected by the Academy
03/07/2008
Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, Becomes American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons First Vice President
03/07/2008
John T. Gill, MD, Elected Chair of Academy Board of Councilors
03/07/2008
James P. Tasto, MD, Elected Chair of Academy Board of Specialty Societies
03/07/2008
M. Bradford Henley, MD, MBA, Appointed Secretary of Academy Board of Specialty Societies
03/07/2008
Kristy L. Weber, MD, Appointed Chair of the Council on
Research, Quality Assessment and Technology
03/07/2008
Changing Lives...One Project at a Time
Orthopaedic surgeon receives distinguished Humanitarian Award
03/06/2008
Claudia Thomas, MD: A Pioneer on Two Fronts
First black female orthopaedic surgeon now mobilizes others
03/06/2008
Un-“Knee’ed” MRI’s?
New study finds MRI unnecessary for diagnosing osteoarthritis of the knee
03/06/2008
Hitting the Links May Stress Out New Knees
Study measures impact on artificial knees—from the inside out
03/06/2008
X-Why? The Gender Implant
Are these newer technologies a necessity or merely a trend?
03/06/2008
Getting Hip to Hip Surgery
Questions continue surrounding total hip replacement and hip resurfacing
03/06/2008
Safe and Sound?
Controlling infection on every front, MRSA and beyond
03/06/2008
“She Can Do It!”
AAOS working to increase the number of women in orthopaedic surgery
03/06/2008
Total Joint Replacement: Tackling a Growing Epidemic
Will there be enough orthopaedic total joint surgeons to keep up with demand?
03/06/2008
Back to Basics: Aspirin After Knee Surgery
New study finds common drug a possible treatment option to prevent blood clots in knee replacement patients
03/06/2008
Broken Shoulder: No Laughing Matter
Study finds patients at high risk for hip fractures after breaking their proximal humerus
03/06/2008
Orthopaedic Complications and the Diabetic Patient
New study shows this disease can complicate hip and knee replacement recovery
03/06/2008
How Old is Too Old to Repair the ACL?
Study finds age alone should not be determinant when considering ACL surgery
03/06/2008
Communicating Orthopaedic Surgical Consent
Study finds age and education as key factors in patient comprehension of surgical consent forms
03/05/2008
The 21st Century Triple Play
What is next in stem cells, tissue engineering and gene therapy?
03/05/2008
Iraq and Afghanistan: Orthopaedic Surgeons Fighting the Fight off the Battlefield
Working to protect our soldiers’ lives and limbs
03/05/2008
Sex Matters: From Sports to Life
A person’s sex really does make a difference when it comes to musculoskeletal health
03/05/2008
One More Reason to Take That Weight Off!
Study finds obesity limits range of motion and causes longer recovery after knee surgery
03/05/2008
Bringing Clinical Findings to the Practice of Medicine
Discoveries propel treatment, further investigation of common orthopaedic conditions
03/05/2008
Exhibit Showcases Artworks Inspired By Pain and Healing
03/05/2008
AAOS Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is 75 years old
03/05/2008
A Dream Playground for the Children of Balboa Park District
03/04/2008
X-treme Sports Can Be Extremely Dangerous
Prevent serious injuries from “extreme” winter sports by following these safety tips
01/22/2008
Scoliosis Screening Should Make the Grade in Schools
Screening for Scoliosis in pre-teens is key; more states need to adopt school screening policy.
01/16/2008
Knee Replacement Options Expanding
Partial Knee Replacements are growing in success and patient satisfaction.
01/14/2008
Knee Arthroscopy Gets Patients Back on Their Feet Fast
Rapid recovery confirmed after knee surgery, study finds
01/14/2008
Gliding Through Winter Injury-Free
A few strategies can keep your season gliding along smoothly
01/10/2008
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