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 recent 2025 Fellowship vote has concluded, and the approved bylaws amendments will help position AAOS to better serve our members and the broader orthopaedic community for years to come.

Artificial intelligence tools such as machine-learning and large language models have fundamentally changed the information that patients can obtain online.

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

A study presented at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting examined the impact of a policy implemented by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to address youth players heading the soccer ball.

Severe bone loss can result in an osteolytic transverse acetabular fracture called pelvic discontinuity (Fig. 1). This “fracture” is different from a traumatic fracture in that a pelvic discontinuity ...

Living with osteoarthritis not only affects a person’s quality of life but also can greatly impact the spouse’s quality of life. A new study found that spouses experienced significant improvements in ...

In his book, I’m on My Way to Heaven …Just Not Yet, my grandfather, a businessman, wrote, “These are the factors that are working for me, 46 years later, and maybe would work for you, too: luck, ...

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

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 ...

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 annual AAOS Member Value and Satisfaction Survey is a key opportunity for members’ voices to be heard, helping drive improvements and innovations within the Academy to meet the needs of the ...