Jun 5, 2015 | In the News
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent injury has led to media attention to the problem of femur fractures after hip replacement. AAHKS members have been quoted addressing the clinical issues and patient outcomes for this type of injury. Secretary Kerry is...
Jun 5, 2015 | AAHKS Business, AAHKS Leadership
AAHKS is now accepting nominations for five positions on the Board of Directors: 3rd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and two Members-at-Large. These positions will be filled by election at the AAHKS Business Meeting in November 2016 with the terms of office to...
Jun 5, 2015 | Publications
If you would like to be considered as a peer reviewer for AAHKS’ newest journal, Arthroplasty Today, please contact Taylor Bowen, Managing Editor, at arthroplastytoday@gmail.com. With an emphasis on case reports, Arthroplasty Today brings together the clinical and...
Jun 5, 2015 | Advocacy, Legislation
Action is likely on the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) repeal bill the week of June 15. AAHKS sent a letter to Congress in support of IPAB repeal. Visits by surgeons during the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference also helped it reach a tipping point...
