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AAOS Focuses on Disaster Responders, both Yesterday’s and Tomorrow’s
Study reports long-term positive effects of the orthopaedic disaster response in Haiti; meanwhile Academy initiates first-of-its kind disaster response certification to prepare for future crises
02/10/2012

4.5 Million Americans Living with Total Knee Replacement
TKR surgeries have more than doubled over past decade
02/10/2012

Gregory A. Mencio, MD, Named Academy Board of Specialty Societies Chair
02/10/2012

Annual Cost of Defensive Orthopaedic Medicine Estimated at $2 Billion
New data supports medical liability reform
02/09/2012

John R. Tongue, MD, Named President of AAOS
02/09/2012

Joshua Jacobs, MD, Named American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons First Vice President
02/09/2012

Frederick M. Azar, MD Elected American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Second Vice President
02/09/2012

Minnesota Orthopaedic Surgeon Franklin H. Sim, MD, Honored for Advancing Diversity in Orthopaedics
02/09/2012

Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shafique P. Pirani, MD, Honored for Creating Clubfoot Treatment Program in Uganda
02/09/2012

Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Vernon T. Tolo, MD, Honored for Leadership in Mentoring Residents, and Fostering Diversity and Unity in Orthopaedics
02/09/2012

Frederick C. Redfern, MD, Named Academy Board of Councilors Chair
02/09/2012

Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA Named Chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Council on Research and Quality
02/09/2012

Awards Recognize Innovative Orthopaedic Research
02/09/2012

Annunziato Amendola, MD, elected to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board
02/09/2012

AAOS Launches National 2012 Public Service Announcement Campaign
Orthopaedic surgeons aim to educate about overuse injuries, driver focus, obesity and wartime lessons advancing civilian trauma care
02/09/2012

Halting Bone-Building Osteoporosis Drug Use Cuts Risk for Additional Atypical Femur Fracture in Half
02/08/2012

Designed by Kids, Built by Volunteers: Dream Playground Becomes Safe, Accessible Playground Reality for San Francisco Community
02/07/2012

Competitive Soccer Linked to Increased Injuries and Menstrual Dysfunction in Girls
Regular warm-up exercises can significantly decrease ACL injury risk
02/07/2012

Knee Replacement May Lower a Patient’s Risk for Mortality and Heart Failure
02/07/2012

Vitamin D Deficiency High Among Trauma Patients
02/07/2012

Geometry, Not Gender
A new study may shed light on why women, and some men, are at greater risk for ACL injuries
02/03/2012

Coexisting Medical Conditions Increase Treatment Costs and Lengthen Hospitalization after Hip Fracture
Weight loss and malnutrition are the biggest culprits
01/18/2012

New Medication, Surgery May Offer Relief for Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Early, aggressive treatment may help reduce symptoms and improve joint function
01/18/2012

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