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AAOS Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review: General Orthopaedic
Course Description Refresh your knowledge on advances across all areas of orthopaedics. Whether you're gearing up for the MOC recertification exam or simply seeking a comprehensive review of the ...
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal ...
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal ...
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Early Career | Career Center Resources
AAOS Early Career - Career Center ResourcesOrthoMentor x AAOS Career Development Committee Post-Match Panel: Debriefing All Things Match 2025 & Preparing for the Upcoming Cycle ...
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Podcast Explores Payment-Reform Challenges and How Advocacy Can Lead to Long-Term Solution
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, ...
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Findings Suggests Type I Open Distal Radius Fractures Can Be Managed Similarly to Closed Injuries
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 ...
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Surgical Technique: Impaction Grafting Addresses Bone Loss in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
An OVT video demonstrates a technique combining diaphyseal impaction grafting and metaphyseal cones to reconstruct the failed tibial component in revision knee arthroplasty.
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A Look at the Evidence: Should Orthopaedic Surgeons Start Prescribing 6 Weeks of Oral Antibiotics?
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 ...
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AAOS Updates Appropriate Use Criteria on Prevention of Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures
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, ...
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Steven Gitelis, MD, Wins Tipton Award for Transforming Sarcoma Care
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 ...
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Emerging Techniques Address Massive Acetabular Bone Loss in Revision Hip Arthroplasty
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 ...