American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Vitamin D is a key ingredient in the recipe for pediatric bone health

The full bone health ‘recipe’ should always include calcium, vitamin C, vitamin K, and exercise ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AAOS Courses

"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 ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Register Early and Save with ICLs Included at AAOS 2026

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

Inside AAOS 2026: Can’t Miss Events, Education, and the Crescent City

This episode previews the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting, which will take place March 2 to 6 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conversation between Drs. Stuart Fischer, Matthew Provencher, and Michael Leddy ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Literature Offers Little Direction on the Safety and Efficacy of Low-level Laser Therapy for Back Pain

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 ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

A Snapshot of U.S. Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results from the 2018 OPUS Survey

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 ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Study Reveals Wealth of Data on Sports Injuries among U.S. High School Athletes

Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, chief of orthopaedic trauma at UT Health San Antonio and member of the AAOS Now Editorial Board, interviewed two of the study co-authors: Sean Tabaie, MD, FAAOS, pediatric ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Ambulatory Surgery Centers Versus Hospital-based Outpatient Departments: What’s the Difference?

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 ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an update to the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip, replacing the previous edition released ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Expert witness essentials for orthopaedic surgeons at all career stages

The AAOS Expert Witness Course offers in-depth training to enhance clinical and legal skills ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an updated Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries, replacing the previous guideline from 2019. The ...