OrthoPitch was back at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting! First launched at last year’s Annual Meeting, OrthoPitch is a live technology pitch competition where AAOS aims to fuel innovation and foster ...

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

Living with osteoarthritis not only affects a person’s quality of life but also can greatly impact the spouse’s quality of life. A new study found that spouses experienced significant improvements in ...

The aging of the baby-boomer population and advances in implant fixation, which have permitted total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to be performed in younger patients, have ...

Improving osteoporosis care delivery and fracture-prevention counseling is critical to musculoskeletal healthcare. However, the time spent counseling patients has previously not been accounted for or ...

A study presented at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting examined the impact of a policy implemented by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to address youth players heading the soccer ball. Researchers found ...

At the heart of AAOS is its dedicated membership and the volunteers who generously contribute their time and expertise to advance the orthopaedic profession by engaging in its councils and committees.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists), such as semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic), have helped improve the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, their use in the ...

The current standard of care for bone infections at most centers is 6 weeks of IV antibiotics. However, in recent years, this practice has been called into question to reduce healthcare costs, improve ...

An OVT video demonstrates a direct anterior approach for hip arthroplasty procedures using a bikini-type incision made in line with the hip flexion crease.

Many patients and their family members consult with “Dr. Google” and other search engines to better understand their diagnoses and treatment options. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as machine ...

For orthopaedic residents, the opportunity to attend the Combined National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC)/Fall Meeting is not one to miss. Hosted every year by AAOS in Washington, D.C., this ...