The AAOS Bone Beat Advocacy Podcast has released its latest episode, “The Real-World Cost of Payment Reform for Orthopaedic Surgeons.” In the episode, AAOS Now Editor-in-Chief Robert M. Orfaly, MD, ...

A study of patients with type I open distal radius fractures (DRFs) found no superficial or deep infections or other wound-related complications. The study also found no differences in early ...

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 technique combining diaphyseal impaction grafting and metaphyseal cones to reconstruct the failed tibial component in revision knee arthroplasty.

Editor's note: The Final Cut is a recurring editorial series written by a member of the AAOS Now Editorial Board. My grandfather, Ralph Kaufer, was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) living ...

At its June meeting, the AAOS Board of Directors approved the updated Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures, ...

Each year, Orthopaedic Advocacy Week serves as a reminder that advocacy is strongest when collective. Join AAOS on Aug. 11, 2025, to commemorate the fifth year of Orthopaedic Advocacy Week with a week ...

Steven Gitelis, MD, FAAOS, of Rush University in Chicago, was named the winner of the 2025 William W. Tipton Jr, MD, Leadership Award. The Tipton Leadership Award recognizes AAOS members who have ...

Revision of a failed acetabular component with associated bone loss can present substantial reconstructive challenges for the arthroplasty surgeon. The goals of this surgery include restoring ...

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 ...

The Apple Health app provides users with a wide range of metrics to track various health parameters, from heart rate and blood oxygen levels to fall risk and time spent in daylight. Now, Apple Health ...

Although participation in pickleball and other racket sports is growing, data on returning to play after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) are limited. Presented at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, a new ...