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

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

My grandfather, Ralph Kaufer, was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) living quadruple-bypass patient in the world prior to his passing in October 2024—46 years after his first operation.

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 ...

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.

The AAOS Bone Beat Advocacy Podcast has released its latest episode, “The Real-World Cost of Payment Reform for Orthopaedic Surgeons” .

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 ...

Healthcare SafetyHealthcare safety is critical in the care and practice of orthopaedics. The AAOS seeks to improve clinical decision-making and clinician-patient discussions perioperatively by ...

AAOS is proposing changes to modernize its governance to ensure that AAOS is better able to face the challenges ahead in serving our members, their patients, and the profession.

Submit your research abstracts and applications for innovative surgical techniques, cutting-edge orthopedic research, and advancements in musculoskeletal health at the AAOS Annual Meeting.