Press Releases - AAOS AAOS News Bureau - Press Releases http://www6.aaos.org/news/Pemr/view_release.cfm Press Releases - AAOS http://www.aaos.org/images/logo.gif http://www6.aaos.org/news/Pemr/view_release.cfm American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Nineteen Other Surgical Groups Call for changes to Senate Health Legislation Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=839 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=839 New Study Finds Shock-Wave Therapy for Unhealed Fractured Bones as Effective as Surgery Non-Invasive, Low-Complication Treatment Helps Heal Fractures Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=836 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=836 Mending Meniscals in Children, Improving Diagnosis and Recovery Greater awareness leads to more accurate diagnoses Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=837 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=837 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 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=838 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=838 United States Bone and Joint Decade Announces Conference Program Members of Congress, Medical Experts, Patients, and Advocates Join to Advance Musculoskeletal Awareness and Advocacy Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=835 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=835 Tricks and Tips for a Safe Halloween Keep those little ghosts and goblins injury-free with these timely tips Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=834 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=834 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 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=833 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=833 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 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=829 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=829 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 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=831 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=831 Wrist Fracture Patients Less Likely to Be Evaluated for Osteoporosis New study points to care gap between wrist fractures and spine or hip fractures Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=832 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=832 Got Moving Stories? Calling all Reporters, Writers, Producers and Editors MORE (Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence) Awards Call for Entries is now open Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=808 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=808 Fall Chores Spark Safety Advice from Orthopaedic Surgeons Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=828 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=828 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 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=827 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=827 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 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=824 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=824 New Study Compares After-Hours and Daytime Surgery Success Rates Rate of minor complications increases in surgeries performed after hours Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=825 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=825 Resident Duty-Hour Reform Associated with Increased Complication Rate New study links resident duty-hour reform to negative outcomes for hip fracture patients Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=826 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=826 Trauma 411: Prolonged Surgery Should be Avoided in Certain Cases Timing is what matters in treating orthopaedic injuries in trauma patients Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=823 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=823 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 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=822 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=822 Exercise Is Healthy for Mom and Child During Pregnancy New study recommends pregnant women start an exercise program Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=820 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=820 Neck Surgery for Cervical Spine Disorders Found to Alleviate Associated Headaches Improvement of headaches significant after anterior cervical reconstructive surgery Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=821 http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=821