American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons AAOS
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal care for patients, and is the authoritative source of information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related issues.
AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline to Prevent Total Hip and …
4 days ago · ROSEMONT, Ill. (December 17, 2024)—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 Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures, which replaces the previous guideline from 2012. The CPG supports patients who are scheduled for or have undergone total ...
Freeze Frame: How to Stop Winter Bone and Joint Injuries in Their …
2 days ago · Rosemont, Ill. (December 19, 2024)—Winter's harsh conditions can catch even the most prepared individuals off guard, transforming routine activities into hazards. The combination of slippery surfaces, unexpected weather changes, and the end-of-the-year hustle can quickly dampen outdoor pursuits.
AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) provide evidence-based recommendations for current orthopaedic diagnostic, treatment, and postoperative procedures. Multidisciplinary clinician work groups and AAOS staff work together to synthesize published research with the aim of providing a transparent and robust summary of the research findings for a …
AAOS Uses New Data Insights to Drive Innovation and Transform …
3 days ago · From the symposia and Instructional Course Lectures (ICLs) presented by orthopaedic thought leaders to cutting-edge surgical devices and connections made in the Exhibit Hall, the AAOS Annual Meeting is one of the largest orthopaedic meetings in the world and offers myriad opportunities for surgeons to advance knowledge and improve practice. But even a great event can be made better.
Membership - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
3 days ago · AAOS's mission is to provide our members with the knowledge, education, clinical tools, and professional support that allow them to meet the challenges of succeeding in orthopaedic surgery and achieve professional and personal satisfaction.
Getting Geriatric Hip Fractures to the OR within 24 Hours Is Critical ...
3 days ago · Femoral neck and intertrochanteric hip fractures in patients aged 65 years or older are among the most common fractures encountered by orthopaedic surgeons.
Ankle Syndesmotic Fixation Has Evolved to Improve Outcomes, …
3 days ago · Ankle syndesmosis injury, often referred to as a high-ankle sprain, is common in athletics, comprising up to 20 percent of all ankle sprains. Indications for surgical fixation include acute injury with instability of the ankle.
AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of ...
Jan 23, 2024 · 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 in 2017. This CPG updated 14 of the 23 evidence-based recommendations for the non-operative treatment of hip osteoarthritis (OA) in adults, resulting in three strong and five moderate recommendations.
Quality Programs & Guidelines - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The AAOS develops multiple Quality Programs with diverse groups of member volunteers. To keep membership up to date, AAOS updates the list of current projects, participating societies, and the respective stages of development. For additional information on …