Press Releases
Daniel W. White, MD, Elected to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors
03/12/2010
Kevin P. Black, MD, Elected to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors
03/12/2010
Michael F. Schafer, MD, Appointed Academy Communications Cabinet Chair
03/12/2010
John R. Tongue, MD, Named Academy Second Vice President
03/12/2010
M. Bradford Henley, MD, MBA, Elected Chair of
Academy Board of Specialty Societies
03/12/2010
Gregory Mencio, MD, Elected Secretary of Academy
Board of Specialty Societies
03/12/2010
A Sporting Chance for Active Total Knee Replacement Patients
Study finds implant durability not affected by high-impact sports participation
03/12/2010
More Lower Extremity, Orthopaedic-related Injuries Occur when Playing on FieldTurf
New study questions the safety of football turf; warrants further research
03/12/2010
Knee Replacement in Elderly Patients Shown to Improve Balance
Multiple benefits to surgery reported for patients with advanced osteoarthritis
03/11/2010
Why Evidence-Based Medicine?
AAOS releases three new guidelines for orthopaedic practitioners and patients
03/11/2010
Douglas Jackson, MD: Fostering Greater Diversity for the Future
California Orthopaedic Surgeon Honored for Diversity Efforts
03/11/2010
John J. Callaghan, MD Elected President of the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
03/11/2010
Daniel J. Berry, MD, Elected First Vice President of the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
03/11/2010
Augustus A. White III, MD, Ph.D., Receives 2010 Tipton Award for
Outstanding Orthopaedic Leadership
03/11/2010
Celebrating Three Decades of Medical Mission Work
Washington State Orthopaedic Surgeon, Larry Hull, MD, Honored with Humanitarian Award
03/11/2010
Closing the Gap between Research and the Practice of Medicine
Research Offers New Insights for the Treatment of Common Orthopaedic Conditions
03/10/2010
2010 AAOS Annual Meeting Hot Topics
Short, abstract highlights coming out of the AAOS 2010 Annual Meeting in New Orleans
03/10/2010
Quantity vs. Quality: Long-Term Use of Bone-Building Osteoporosis Drugs May Affect Quality and Structural Integrity of Bone
Studies find possible links between prolonged bisphosphonate treatments
and atypical fractures in post-menopausal women
03/10/2010
Pediatric Sports Injuries: the Silent Epidemic
New studies focus on gymnastics, ACL injuries and year round sports; early treatment predicts most optimal outcomes
03/10/2010
ATV and Motocross Sports – High Velocity Toys Merit Caution
New studies look at incidence of orthopaedic traumas in children, caution multiple riders
03/10/2010
Breakthroughs in Treatment of Spine and Back Conditions
Results of new studies will help surgeons and patients together determine
when surgery is the appropriate treatment
03/10/2010
Youth Baseball Throwing Arm Injuries are Rising Dramatically
Orthopaedic surgeons focus on new ways to protect young baseball players’ arms
03/10/2010
Family Fitness and Fun Park for Jefferson Children Built in Just Eight Hours
Orthopaedic surgeons and community volunteers join together
03/09/2010
Art Exhibit Honors Those Injured in Combat and the Medical Personnel Who Treat Them
03/09/2010
“You Have Your MoM’s Ions”
Study finds elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in offspring of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants
03/09/2010
Platelet-Rich Plasma Debate: Fact vs. Fiction
Media briefing explores hotly debated new treatment used by professional
03/08/2010
Getting Professional Athletes Back in the Game
Special guest James R. Andrews, MD, also introduces youth sports injury prevention campaign
at media briefing
03/08/2010
Battlefield Orthopaedics: Exploring the Burden of Injury for
Wounded Warriors
Experts discuss long-term implications of war injuries at media briefing
03/08/2010
Beyond Biologics: Gene Therapy and Stem Cells for the New Decade
Panel of orthopaedic surgeons to discuss the future of biotechnology at media briefing
03/08/2010
The Ethical Approach to Physician-Industry Relationships
Media briefing scheduled for public discussion of disclosure and policy
03/08/2010
Off-Label Treatment in Orthopaedic Medicine
Media briefing brings experts together to talk about off-label practices and policies
03/08/2010
Battling a Biceps Injury
New study finds early surgical treatment improves level of recovery in both function and strength
03/03/2010
Young Men and Elderly Women at Biggest Risk for Shoulder Dislocations
Study Shows Majority of Injuries Occur During Sports and Recreational
03/01/2010
Cracking the Code on Common Wrist Injury
AAOS Issues New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Distal Radius Fractures
02/04/2010
Study Finds Ponseti Method of Clubfoot Correction
Leads to Lower Surgical Rates and Less Revision Surgery
Less serious recurrence seen with Ponseti casting method
02/01/2010
This Winter, Go for the Gold
Orthopaedic surgeons offer safety tips for Olympians and amateur winter sports enthusiasts
01/28/2010
Extremity War Injuries Symposium Seeks To Impove Patient Care For Wounded Warriors
Top Surgeons Focus on Barriers to Return of Function and Duty, Disaster Preparedness, and Disaster Response
01/26/2010
Clearing the Snow: The Ultimate Winter Chore
Don’t let shoveling snowball into a painful injury
01/06/2010
Extremity War Injuries: More Research is Needed
Latest symposium focuses on challenges in research, host nation care and disaster preparedness
01/04/2010
New Study Finds Low Mortality Risk Following Knee and Hip Replacement
Risks Lower 26 Days After Surgery
01/04/2010
AAOS and OREF Announce a Strengthened Working Relationship
12/14/2009
Careful Diagnosis Helps Fracture Patients Put Best Foot Forward
Early identification of foot injuries can help prevent need for surgical intervention
12/01/2009
Timing of Surgery for Knee Injuries May Not Affect Outcomes
Surgical treatment three weeks after injury showed similar results to those who receive early intervention
12/01/2009
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Opposes Senate Bill
AAOS President Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD announces opposition to Senate health care legislation.
12/01/2009
This Thanksgiving, Lug your Luggage Safely
Carrying and Lifting Tips to Keep you Injury-free this Holiday Season
11/20/2009
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
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
David W. Polly Jr., MD, Elected Secretary of Academy
Board of Specialty Societies
02/27/2009
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
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
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
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
Applying Clinical Findings to the Practice of Medicine
New research offers hope, propels treatment for common orthopaedic conditions
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
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
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
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
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