AAHKS News
The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.AAHKS Stands Behind Surgeon’s Role
In a recent interview, Elon Musk predicted that robots would be better surgeons than the best human surgeon in three years. This prompted AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD to submit an editorial to the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) expressing AAHKS’ position:...
read moreRegister for Next Week’s FOCAL Webinar
Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction Refresh Monday, Jan. 26 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Reinvigorate your approach to one of arthroplasty surgery’s most demanding challenges with this Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction Refresh. Faculty members Jeremy M. Gililland,...
read moreNew Format Coming to 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting
The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, is undergoing an evolution. The Spring Meeting traditionally offers a more intimate learning experience for arthroplasty surgeons, with expert faculty...
read moreNew YAG Augment Episode: AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee with Dr. Charles Hannon
Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA, Chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Committee, joined hosts Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD, William K. Crockatt, MD and W. Christian Thomas, MD in this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Hannon’s introduction to the...
read moreJoin AAHKS At AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting
AAHKS will once again host several events during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place March 2-6 in New Orleans. All AAHKS members attending AAOS 2026 are invited to attend the AAHKS Reception on Tuesday, March 3, from...
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AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee with Dr. Charles Hannon
Dr. Hannon, chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee, joined hosts Dr. Gabrielli, Dr. Crockatt and Dr. Thomas on this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Hannon’s introduction to the committee, while he was a resident under Past President Craig J....
read moreLook Forward to Spring – 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting
Halfway through winter, most of us are ready for spring. Start your next season ahead of the curve by attending the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the beautiful Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in on the Chicago lakeshore. The AAHKS Spring...
read moreNew The Cut! Podcast on Alignment
The Journal of Arthroplasty’s latest episode of The Cut podcast highlights important research about knee alignment strategies recently published in the JOA Knee Society Proceedings. Leonard T. Buller, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and James...
read moreAccess Your JOA Subscription on AAHKS.org
As announced last year, the JOA recently transitioned to online publication, a change that impacts AAHKS members who are used to receiving a print edition in the mail. Members still enjoy a full subscription to the JOA as a member benefit, and now they have two ways...
read moreJoin the AAHKS DAB Mentoring Program
The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board’s (DAB) mentorship program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color, supporting AAHKS core values like inclusivity and lifelong learning. The program will match trainees and early...
read moreApply for Orthopaedic Research Scholarship
The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) is now accepting applications for its Clinician Scholar Career Development Program (CSCDP). This annual training workshop is designed for orthopaedic residents in their PGY2-PGY5 years, surgeons in fellowships and junior faculty...
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Alignment and Total Knee Arthroplasty
The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut brings you a very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this special episode, we're very fortunate to have Leonard T. Buller, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann,...
read more2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting CME Course Now Available on LEARN
Anyone who missed the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, whether onsite or virtual, can now access the meeting content, take assessments and earn CME all online via LEARN. The on-demand Annual Meeting CME Course includes recordings of each Paper Session and Symposium in the...
read moreFollow Us on Instagram!
AAHKS has expanded our online reach and has given members another avenue to connect by launching a new Instagram page. Be sure to follow us at @AAHKS.OFFICIAL, where we will continue to communicate, share and educate members with new, engaging and...
read moreMost Popular News Stories in December
The most popular link in December was to LEARN, the recently upgraded AAHKS online educational platform. Several recent webinars are available to view, along with the 2025 Annual Meeting Online CME Course. Second place went to the AAHKS Member Practice Patterns...
read moreWhat Members Read in 2025
Looking back at the most viewed stories reported in the AAHKS Weekly News last year, some trends stand out. Among the most-clicked links were registration for the 2025 AAHKS Annual and Spring Meetings, showing strong demand for these ongoing events. Uncertainty about...
read moreRenew Your AAHKS Membership for 2026
AAHKS membership renewal notices for 2026 have been sent to members, as the 2025 membership term ended on Dec. 31. There are three easy ways to renew: Email: Electronic invoices with a direct link to pay were sent to all email addresses on file with AAHKS. ...
read more2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting Recordings on LEARN
Recordings of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting General Session are now available online for attendees. Both virtual and onsite attendees get automatic access to the recordings, which have been added to their LEARN accounts. Attendees may access the recordings...
read moreNew YAG Augment on 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting and First-Time Attendee Experiences
2025 Program Chair Leonard T. Buller, MD joined hosts Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA and Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the importance of the clinical education at the Annual Meeting and giving surgeons knowledge to bring directly back...
read moreAAHKS Supports Provider-Owned Hospitals
Last week, AAHKS joined more than 40 medical organizations in writing to Republican Congressional leadership to support the expansion of provider-owned hospitals (POHs). Provider-owned hospitals have a proven track record of delivering high-quality care at lower...
read moreOpWalk LA Returns to Havana
This past November, Operation Walk Los Angeles completed its eleventh mission to Havana and its fourth time working with colleagues at the local Hospital Fructuoso Rodriegez in Cuba. More than 70 volunteers replaced 63 joints (40 hips, 23 knees, 5 bilateral) for 58...
read moreRenew Your AAHKS Membership for 2026
AAHKS membership renewal notices for 2026 have been sent to members, as the 2025 membership term ends on Dec. 31. There are three easy ways to renew: Email: Electronic invoices with a direct link to pay were sent to all email addresses on file with AAHKS. ...
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Robotic vs. Manual TKA
The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut brings you a very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. We have Kenneth A. Gustke, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD joining us to...
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Developing the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting and First Time Attendees
Dr. Buller, 2025 Program Chair, joined hosts Dr. Sarpong and Dr. Yoo on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the importance of the clinical education at the Annual Meeting and bringing it back to the OR, the increased abstract submissions year after year and the...
read moreAAHKS Joins Renewed Support for Prior Auth Reform
This week, AAHKS joined the AMA and 123 other specialty and state societies in writing Congressional leaders in strong support of HR 3514/S 1816, the “Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025.” This bipartisan legislation would streamline and standardize...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Practice Resources
AAHKS membership includes many benefits, such as free access to a library of online practice management resources to help surgeons and staff run their offices smoothly and efficiently. Developed with input from the AAHKS Practice Management, Advocacy and...
read moreMost Popular News Stories in November
November included the annual opportunity for members to apply to serve on an AAHKS Committee, which took the top spot as most popular News story last month. While the submission period has ended, you can learn more about AAHKS Councils and Committees here. Next was...
read moreNew YAG Augment Episode: AAHKS Organization and Structure with Drs. Meneghini and Chen
AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD and First Vice President Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA join hosts David C. Landy, MD, PhD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD in this episode of the Augment. They discuss the history of how and why AAHKS was created, the development of the...
read moreThe JOA Moves to Online Publication
In response to challenges to the traditional subscription/advertising-supported business model for scientific publications, the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) publisher, Elsevier, has announced that the JOA will join the growing list of journals reducing...
read moreContribute to AIR – the Arthroplasty Implant Registry
Seeking a solution to help you identify different femoral stems on radiographs? The Arthroplasty Implant Registry (AIR) is a web application available to all AAHKS members to aid in identification of unknown implants in preparation for revision procedures. Access AIR...
read moreImproved Online Education on LEARN
AAHKS recently transitioned to an upgraded online education platform to offer a better experience for members to earn CME and attend virtual meetings. Log into the new AAHKS LEARN Educational Platform using your AAHKS member credentials to browse recently recorded...
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AAHKS History and Structure with Drs. Meneghini and Chen
Dr. Meneghini, AAHKS President, and Dr. Chen, AAHKS First Vice President, join hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Schwartz for this episode of the Augment. They discuss the history of how and why AAHKS was created, the development of the Annual Meeting and how it has changed in...
read moreAAHKS Writes BCBS on Policy for Out-of-Network Physicians
Last week, AAHKS joined the AMA and more than 80 professional and state societies to express our concerns about and urge immediate rescinding of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s recently announced Facility Administrative Policy, Use of a Nonparticipating Care...
read moreAAHKS Co-Brands Canadian and Israeli Arthroplasty Meeting
Last week, AAHKS participated in the Canadian Arthroplasty Society (CAS) 14th Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario. AAHKS Third Vice President Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, Treasurer James A. Browne, MD and International Committee member Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc,...
read moreRestoring Hope, One Joint at a Time: Operation Walk Maryland
Last week, the Maryland chapter of Operation Walk, led by Paul Khanuja, MD, traveled to Amritsar, India, where the team performed 46 joint replacements. Individuals suffering from debilitating arthritis and other painful bone and joint conditions received surgeries...
read moreDiscounted Rate for Spring Meeting Hotel
Registration for the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting opened last week and AAHKS is pleased to offer a special discount to all registered attendees staying at the Radisson Blu Aqua hotel in Chicago. Taking place on April 30-May 2, 2026 in downtown Chicago, the Spring Meeting...
read moreAAHKS Comments on Proposed LCD Change for CAN for TKA
Earlier this month, AAHKS provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a proposed new Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for joint arthroplasty by CGS, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Part A and B in Ohio and Kentucky....
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Fellowship Application Process
The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut brings you a very special edition discussing the Fellowship Application process. In this episode, we had a wonderful panel to discuss the process - Joshua P. Rainey, MD, Mackenzie Kelly, MD, Kevin A. Sonn, MD, Reed Salmons, MD...
read more2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting Registration Open!
Now that the 2025 Annual Meeting has concluded, it’s time to start looking forward to the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in downtown Chicago. Register today for this smaller case-based educational event, welcoming...
read moreFinal Reminder: Accepting Applications for AAHKS Committees
The opportunity to serve as a volunteer leader on one of the many AAHKS committees is a great way to get more involved with the organization while networking with peers. AAHKS is now accepting applications for open positions (see a list of all AAHKS committees here)....
read moreDon’t Forget to Register for November FOCAL Webinar
Implant Design and Identifications Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 7 p.m. Central/8 p.m. Eastern Join faculty members Andrew M. Schwartz, MD and Samuel S. Wellman, MD, both experts in the field of implant identification, and get a window into their mental processes of...
read moreAAHKS Awards Industry Partners at Annual Meeting
During the recent 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, the 2025 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award was presented to Stryker, SYLKE, Inc. and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Industry Innovation Award, now in its fourth year, is a competitive product award for...
read moreCMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for 2026
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. 2026 outpatient and ASC rates are expected to be released within 4 weeks, delayed due to the government shutdown. The following is a...
read moreAccepting Applications for AAHKS Committees
The opportunity to serve as a volunteer leader on one of the many AAHKS committees is a great way to get more involved with the organization while networking with peers. AAHKS is now accepting applications for open positions (see a list of all AAHKS committees here). ...
read more#AAHKS2025 Wrap-Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWm5jMAVx3w Looking back at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting shows how far the arthroplasty profession has come since AAHKS was founded in 1991. Marking the 35th Annual Meeting of the Association, #AAHKS2025 broke attendance records and...
read moreComplete Annual Meeting Evaluations
The AAHKS Annual Meeting would not set new records each year without a consistent focus on evaluation and self-improvement, led by the AAHKS Board and Program Committee. An important component of this process is member evaluation and feedback on the event. All 2025...
read moreAAHKS Member Discount for CCJR Conference
During the 2025 Annual Meeting, representatives from The Hip Society (THS) and The Knee Society (TKS) invited all AAHKS members to join the upcoming Current Concepts in Joint Replacement conference, taking place Dec. 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cyprus in Orlando,...
read moreReminder: Access Members-Only ONN News Implant Review
Every year, Orthopedic Network News (ONN) publishes a new “Hip and Knee Implant Review” that offers a side-by-side comparison of implant pricing among various manufacturers. As an added benefit, AAHKS members can now download the 2025 guide by logging in to the AAHKS...
read more#AAHKS2025Continues
The General Session of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting resumed this morning with welcome remarks from Program Chair Leonard T. Buller, MD. Joining the four symposia and 30 papers on today’s program was a report from the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) Chair...
read moreClinical Award-Winning Authors Recognized
Three outstanding papers were presented with AAHKS Clinical Awards at the Annual Meeting. From a record-breaking 2,227 submitted abstracts, through the blinded peer review process and onto the podium, these three papers represent the highest rated and some of the most...
read moreSaturday Keynote Remarks and Event Recap
A highlight of today’s program was the Keynote Address from Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator who trains people around the world on negotiation strategies. He spoke to attendees on how they can use “tactical empathy” when facing difficult conversations with...
read moreSpecial Courses Enhance #AAHKS2025 Education
The four special courses on Thursday and Friday provided more than 600 attendees with additional learning opportunities (and in some cases CME) tailored to specific interests of orthopaedic hip and knee surgeons, researchers and clinical team members. Many thanks to...
read moreCelebrating Diversity at the Annual Meeting
The AAHKS Humanitarian Committee and Diversity Advisory Board worked with Nth Dimensions to co-host a “Clinical Correlations and Bioskills” workshop for local underrepresented Dallas-area high school students yesterday. This early exposure helps encourage...
read more#AAHKS2025 Welcome AIT Members
On Thursday, Oct. 23, 150 residents attended the Resident Lab Course, a unique learning experience designed to expose PGYIII and IV orthopaedic surgeons to the field of arthroplasty with hands-on training implanting and cementing. Next, residents, medical students and...
read moreProtect Your Practice – Contact Your Congressional Leaders
In his opening remarks today, Dr. Meneghini urged all arthroplasty surgeons to actively contact their elected officials to voice their concerns about proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts affecting their practices: “It means that our reimbursement will drop by 7% next...
read moreAAHKS General Session Began Today
The General Session of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting began today at 3:00 p.m. with welcome remarks from AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD. Today’s program covered complex topics in arthroplasty, with Symposia on “Dogma Under the Knife: Challenging the Status...
read more#AAHKS2025 is Underway!
The 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting officially kicked off today at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas. A potentially record-breaking number of orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians are attending the largest arthroplasty conference of the year,...
read moreThursday’s Event Recap
The first day of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting began with the hands-on lab portion of the Resident Arthroplasty Course, Nth Dimensions Clinical Correlations and Bioskills Workshop - hosted by the AAHKS Humanitarian Committee and Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) – the...
read moreExplore Virtual Scientific Poster Exhibition
The virtual Scientific Poster Exhibition opened today, featuring more than 350 ePosters selected as the top-rated research from among 2,200+ submissions. Virtual attendees and others interested in seeing this year’s selected research can view all posters online on the...
read moreVisit the AAHKS Shop – In Person or Online
The "pop-up" AAHKS Shop opened today in Dallas during the AAHKS Annual Meeting! Stop by the third level of the Gaylord Texan Convention Center before 5 p.m. on Saturday to browse the collection of AAHKS-branded apparel and accessories, with many options for adults,...
read moreAmerican Joint Replacement Registry 2025 Annual Report Is Available Now
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the official registry of AAHKS, released its 2025 Annual Report in conjunction with the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting. The report analyzes over 4.4 million total hip and knee...
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AAHKS Practice Management Committee with Dr. Ben Schwartz
Dr. Schwartz, chair of the AAHKS Practice Management Committee, joined hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Weber on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the work of the committee, answering coding questions, developing resources for members on value-based care initiatives...
read moreAction Alert Reminder: Write Congress Concerning 2026 CMS Cuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR2M9Ua-K8Y Congress needs to hear from all orthopaedic surgeons now in opposition to proposed 2026 Medicare cuts. CMS is planning several radical changes to how physician rates are calculated, including an across-the-board 2.5%...
read more#AAHKS2025 is Next Week!
The 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is taking place next week at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas, with potentially another record-breaking attendance. Join the largest conference of arthroplasty surgeons to access unparalleled research papers...
read moreAnnual Meeting: DAB Luncheon Invitation
All attendees of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting are invited to join the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 25, during the General Session lunch break. Featuring the 2024 AAHKS Keynote Speaker, the luncheon is titled “Bridging the Gaps with...
read more2026 Match & Fellowship Updates
The AAHKS Fellowship Oversight Committee is trialing a Universal Interview Release Date for the 2025–26 Match application cycle, similar to 2024. For interviews scheduled to occur after Jan. 1, 2026, programs should release their fellowship interview invitations on...
read moreResidents: YAG OITE Review Webinar Recording Now Available
If you are planning to take the AAOS Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE), please be sure to review the Young Arthroplasty Group’s (YAG) OITE Review Webinar, recorded on Oct. 14, for tips and tricks on taking the exam. You can access the recording here. From all...
read moreOrthopedic Network News (ONN) Guide Now Available
Every year, Orthopedic Network News (ONN) publishes a new “Hip and Knee Implant Review” that offers a side-by-side comparison of implant pricing among various manufacturers. As an added benefit, AAHKS members can now download the 2025 guide by logging in to the AAHKS...
read moreLess Than Two Weeks Until #AAHKS2025
The 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Oct. 23-26 in Dallas, is rapidly approaching – and registration numbers indicate it may be the largest yet. This year’s meeting expands learning and networking opportunities for arthroplasty surgeons in training and an exceptionally...
read moreAnnual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview
Making Your ASC an Efficient Machine Friday, Oct. 24 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet Solving Problems with Meaningful Innovation is the hallmark of solutions that Zimmer Biomet has to offer. Combine that with technology that can help make your ASC...
read moreFinal Reminder for Residents: YAG OITE Review Course
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. Central / 8:00–9:30 p.m. Eastern Join AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) leaders for a webinar review of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluations (OITE), administered this year to...
read moreMost Popular Stories in September
With less than two weeks until #AAHKS2025, https://meeting.aahks.org/registration remained the most-clicked link in all Weekly News editions sent in September. It’s not too late to register! Hope to see all AAHKS members in Dallas. Specifically, News readers were...
read moreAAHKS Board of Directors Endorses Nominating Committee Candidates
The AAHKS Board of Directors is pleased to endorse the slate of candidates presented by the 2025 Nominating Committee. The elections will take place during the Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 26, prior to the start of the General Session of the 2025 AAHKS...
read moreListen to Newest AAHKS Amplified Podcast
In the Sept. 29 episode, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Cody C. Green, MD and Charlie Yoo, DO, MS talked to licensed dietitian Kate Tribble, RD, LDN about how a patient’s weight can affect joint replacement surgery. Discussion included why a patient’s...
read moreExpanded Housing Options for #AAHKS2025
The high rates of registration for the 35th AAHKS Annual Meeting reflect a strong, growing profession and organization. As a result, the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is currently sold out for AAHKS meeting dates of Oct. 23-26. In order to give attendees...
read moreAnnual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview
The Experts Have Spoken! Consensus Recommendations Regarding the Use of Negative Pressure Therapy in High-Risk Patients. Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:30–9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Solventum Hear from experts including H. John Cooper, MD, Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD and Giles R....
read moreResidents: Register Now for YAG OITE Review Course
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. Central / 8:00–9:30 p.m. Eastern Join AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) leaders for a webinar review of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluations (OITE), administered this year to...
read more#AAHKS2025 Annual Meeting Full Schedule Published
The full schedule for next month’s 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting has been finalized, featuring eight symposia, 60 original research presentations, eight awards, Ask the Experts sessions and much more. Don’t miss the largest arthroplasty event of the year, which offers up...
read moreAnnual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview
The Business of Private Practice Orthopedics: Current Challenges & Practical Recommendations for Success 7:30–9:00 a.m. I Friday, Oct. 24 Sponsored by Epstein Becker Green Law Firm Join this session hosted by AAHKS’ advocacy partner to learn strategic initiatives and...
read moreReminder for September FOCAL Webinar
Tried and True: Posterior Hips, Manual Knees and More Foundational Techniques Monday, Sept. 29 7 p.m. Central / 8 p.m. Eastern Geared toward arthroplasty surgeons in training, this webinar will provide foundational knowledge for anyone practicing hip and knee...
read moreFinal Reminder: AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship Still Accepting Applications
Applications for the 2026–2027 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 30. This program engages fellows in the policy-making process, guided by AAHKS mentors, to become more effective advocates for the profession. The fellowship runs on the...
read moreListen to Newest YAG Amplified Podcast
In this episode, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Peter A. Gold, MD look at international arthroplasty practice, joined by European surgeons Karina E. Bohlen, MD, MBA (Germany), Andrew J. Hughes, FRCS (Ireland) and Pier F. Indelli, MD, PhD (Italy). The discussions...
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European Arthroplasty Perspectives
In a new segment looking at arthroplasty surgical practices around the globe, this episode sees the Augment hosts joined by surgeons from Europe. The discussions include differences in training and practice models, reimbursement in training and practice with both...
read moreAAHKS Comments on PFS and OPPS/ASC Proposed Rules
In the last week AAHKS has commented on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs (OPPS)...
read moreAAHKS Visits Capitol Hill
A group of AAHKS representatives were in Washington DC this week to meet with members of the Congressional Doc Caucus and their staff. Led by Third Vice President Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc and Health Policy Council Chair Adam J. Rana, MD, advocates included...
read morePreparing for TEAM Participation? AAHKS Has Guidance
Beginning January 1, 2026 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will transition how many hospitals perform total joint arthroplasty in the United States. Depending on the core based statistical area you reside in, your hospital may transition from a fee...
read moreRegister for September FOCAL Webinar
Tried and True: Posterior Hips, Manual Knees and More Foundational Techniques Sept. 29, 2025 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Geared toward arthroplasty surgeons in training, this webinar will provide foundational knowledge for anyone practicing hip and knee surgery....
read moreAnnual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview
Mitigating the Risk of Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries Friday, Oct. 24 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Sylke, Inc. Will feature a panel of experts, led by a moderator, discussing common medical adhesive-related skin injuries, treatment approaches,...
read moreJoin Next Week’s CME Webinar on Patient Optimization
Optimizing Joint Replacement Outcomes in Underserved Populations: Addressing Disparities in Access and Outcomes Tuesday, Sept. 16 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Join moderator Zachary C. Lum, DO, and faculty Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc, Mary I. O’Connor, MD and Kanu...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview
March to a MILLION Opioid Free Total Knees Thursday, Oct. 23 | 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Andrew Wickline, MD The vast majority of TKA patients struggle with post-op pain and still rely heavily on narcotics. The goal of this symposium is to identify...
read moreNew Amplified Podcast on Medications and Surgery
In this patient-focused episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Orry Erez, MD and Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA were joined by Gary Schwartz, MD to discuss how medications can affect arthroplasty surgery. The hosts addressed the importance...
read moreApply for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
Applications for the 2026–2027 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship are now being accepted. This program engages fellows in the policy-making process, guided by AAHKS mentors, to become more effective advocates for the profession. The fellowship runs on the calendar year...
read moreOrthoPAC Charity Match Doubles Your Support
The OrthoPAC charity match program ends today (September 12), so don’t wait to make your imPACt! OrthoPAC will match your contribution to an approved 501(c)(3) charity, letting you simultaneously support OrthoPAC’s legislative advocacy efforts and the causes most...
read moreApplications Now Being Accepted for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
Submit your application for the 2026–2027 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship by Tuesday, Sept. 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have...
read moreAnnual Meeting Preview: DAB Luncheon Invitation
All attendees of the 2025 AAKHS Annual Meeting are invited to join the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 25, during the General Session lunch break. Featuring the 2024 AAKHS Keynote Speaker, the luncheon is titled “Bridging the Gaps with...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Advocacy Tools
Guided by the Health Policy Council and Advocacy Committee, AAHKS provides physicians and their patients with comprehensive and timely analysis of health policy issues pertaining to hip and knee surgery. Each year, AAHKS develops strategies to keep up with changes in...
read moreAnnual Meeting Course Agendas Now Available
Agendas for the 2025 AAHKS Special Courses are now posted online. These courses take place on Friday, Oct. 24, during the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Two courses provide additional opportunities to earn CME credit, and all provide education tailored to specific...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview
Challenges SSIs in Joint Replacement Surgery - The Use of an Advanced Irrigation Solution Friday, Oct. 24 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Sanara MedTech PJI is one of the most challenging complications in joint replacement surgery, with serious implications...
read moreConsensus on Orthopaedic Infection Proceedings Now Available
The results of the 3rd International Consensus Meeting (ICM), held earlier this year in Istanbul, are now available at www.ICMortho.org. The documents will also be published in the Journal of Arthroplasty and other peer-reviewed journals shortly. More than 1,100...
read moreJoin YAG at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Over the last few years, AAHKS, through the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG), has worked to increase opportunities for early career surgeons to get involved in person (or virtually) at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. The YAG Educational Panel takes place Thursday, Oct. 23,...
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