"The AAOS is the premier provider of general orthopaedic and subspeciality education. Our courses are run by top-tier faculty in all disciplines, creating agendas that will both educate attendees on ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal ...

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The AAOS American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) is the largest national registry for hip and knee replacement data, with over 3 million procedures from hospitals and practices across the U.S. AJRR ...

The Orthopaedic Practice in the United States (OPUS) Survey, also known as the orthopaedic Census Survey, gathers demographics and practice data on U.S. orthopaedic surgeons. This article features ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Erchonia FX 635, a low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device, for “whole body” pain in July. Part one of this series explored the history and theoretical ...

JAAOS: Case Study AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Management of Carpal Tunnel AAOS Now: Board Approves Performance Measures for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Appropriate Use Criteria for Hip OA ...

When performing outpatient procedures, many orthopaedic surgeons operate in either an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or a hospital-based outpatient department (HOPD). Although some of the workflows ...

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Plan Ahead: Upcoming AAOS Annual Meetings and Key Dates Looking ahead to future AAOS Annual Meetings? Mark your calendar and plan ahead to join us at these premier events in orthopaedic education and ...

This article is the third of a four-part series that discusses results from the 2018 AAOS Census Survey and examines orthopaedic surgeon practice setting and productivity in the United States.

Engage with specialty-focused educational sessions at the AAOS Annual Meeting. Connect with peers, earn CME credits, and stay updated on the latest advancements in orthopaedic care through programs ...