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.

Research presented at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting shows that the oral drug suzetrigine has potential to be a safe and effective option to manage moderate to severe acute pain, such as that ...

Most orthopaedic surgeons enjoy their work and may be defined by their careers, making the decision to retire a difficult one.

AAOS kicked off a new initiative called AAOS Launchpad at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in March. The program is tailored to support postgraduate year 5 (PGY5) members with tools to tackle challenges ...

Michael J. Leddy III, MD, FAAOS, and Adolph J. Yates Jr, MD, FAAOS, were named chairs of the AAOS Board of Councilors and Board of Specialty Societies, respectively.

The AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting will take place March 2 to 6, 2026 (Monday through Friday) at the Morial Convention Center, and AAOS would love for you to be part of it. Each year, the AAOS Annual ...

In the OVT video titled “Superior Pubic Ramus Screw Fixation in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty for Acetabular Bone Loss,” narrated by Neil P. Sheth, MD, FAAOS, the authors present a clear ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of orthopaedic virtual visits and telemedicine developed rapidly out of necessity.

Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, MHA, FAAOS, FAOA, chair of the AAOS Advocacy Council and orthopaedic spine surgeon at Texas Spine Care Center in San Antonio, to discuss how the battle over prior authorization ...

The AAOS OVT video titled “Anteromedial Ankle Hematoma Block,” from Andrew Sheng Bi, MD, and colleagues, demonstrates the steps involved in applying an anteromedial ankle hematoma block.

Empathetic communication improves patients’ adherence to treatment plans, helps them adopt healthier behaviors (like my patient), and even saves time.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an updated Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Prevention of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) in ...