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AAOS Continues to Advocate for Critical Research Funding
The continuing resolution that Congress recently passed to avert a government shutdown cut fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding for the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research ...
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Artificial Intelligence and Smartphone Integration Create Improved Diagnostic Access for Foot and Ankle Deformities
Foot and ankle malalignments, particularly in the hindfoot area, present in pediatric and primary care settings, but making the correct diagnosis can be elusive for non-orthopaedic practitioners ...
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Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award Recognizes Groundbreaking Research on Rotator Cuff Repair
Brian T. Feeley, MD, FAAOS, was bestowed with the 2025 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award for his research to advance the understanding of muscle degeneration in rotator cuff injuries and how ...
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Lower-Limb Alignment after High Tibial Osteotomy Linked to Residual Proinflammatory Gene Expression
Researchers from Kyoto University found residual proinflammatory cytokine gene expressions after under-correction following medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO). These findings were ...
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Resection of Intraneural Synovial Sarcoma: OVT Video Demonstrates Limb-Sparing Approach
In an OVT video, James C. Wittig, MD, FAAOS, of Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey, and colleagues describe resection of a recurrent intraneural synovial sarcoma of the median nerve in a patient ...
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Study Supports Safety of Suzetrigine as Non-Opioid Treatment for Pain after Orthopaedic Surgery
Research presented at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting shows that the oral drug suzetrigine has potential to be a safe and effective option to manage moderate to severe acute pain, such as that ...
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New Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge/ResStudy Awards Showcase Residents’ Use of Programs
A new awards program at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting honored residents and resident programs for their outstanding use of the Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program and ResStudy. The ...
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Humanitarian Award Honors Champion of Equitable Orthopaedic Care
To honor her dedication to caring for children with musculoskeletal conditions in the United States and abroad, AAOS has named Coleen S. Sabatini, MD, MPH, FAAOS, the winner of the 2025 Humanitarian ...
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Government Insurance Limits Patient Access to Orthopaedic Surgeons and Physical Therapy Services
Physical therapy plays a large role in both nonoperative and postoperative treatment of orthopaedic conditions in adult and pediatric populations. Although Medicaid expansion from the Affordable Care ...
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Upcoming Enhancements to the AAOS Registry Program Will Help Advance Orthopaedic Care
The AAOS Registry Program continues to revolutionize musculoskeletal care through the power of data, driving meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. As registry participation continues to expand, ...
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Tariffs May Strain the Fragile Healthcare Supply Chain
For this month’s Editor’s Message, I will take the opportunity to touch on a subject that is more tied to current events than typical. In fact, I will not attempt to mention any specifics whatsoever ...
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Study Finds Some Bacterial Contamination in Half of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Cases
A recent study found detectable levels of bacterial contamination in 50 percent of 16 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, and the most common step of the procedure for ...