Sep 30, 2016 | Annual Meeting
An article in The New York Times this week cites a study and poll on obesity conducted by the AAHKS Evidence Based Medicine Committee. “The group concluded that heavy patients should first be counseled to lose weight because a lower weight reduces stress on the joints...
Sep 30, 2016 | Annual Meeting
The 26th AAHKS Annual Meeting inaugurates the enhancement of the traditional Exhibit Hall and introduces the AAHKS Industry Learning Center. Designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue and focused discussion around specific learning objectives, each industry...
Sep 30, 2016 | In Memoriam
As we prepare to head to Dallas for the Annual Meeting, we note the passing earlier this year of Dallas-based AAHKS member and past AAOS President, Robert W. Bucholz, MD. The prominent surgeon and medical educator will be missed. Read Dr. Bucholz’s memorial in AAOS...
Sep 30, 2016 | In the News
Karen L. Hackett, FACHE, CAE, announced that she will retire from her position as chief executive officer of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Karen has held the position for 14 years and will retire on April 14, 2017. OrthoSpineNews reports that a...
Sep 23, 2016 | Publications
The premier issue of the “Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons” published this month. This name change from the former “supplement” issue of the Journal of Arthroplasty was made under the direction of the AAHKS...
