Dec 16, 2016 | In the News
The prototype of the first robotic surgical system that is now part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History began with the research efforts of AAHKS member William L. Barger, MD and his University of California, Davis colleague, Howard “Hap” A. Paul,...
Dec 16, 2016 | Publications, Research
Arthroplasty Today is calling for “Arthroplasty in Patients with Rare Conditions” submissions. This section of the AAHKS open-access journal is used to highlight joint replacement in patients with a rare underlying condition – usually one percent or less of...
Dec 16, 2016 | Legislation
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a final rule this week that permits advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), who are VA employees, full practice authority in all states. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, three types of APRNs are included in...
Dec 16, 2016 | AAHKS Leadership, Committees and Task Forces
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) currently has 12 vacancies on its Adult Reconstruction Hip Program Committee and seven vacancies on its Adult Reconstruction Knee Program Committee. Committee members are responsible for grading abstracts and...
Dec 16, 2016 | In the News
Gary Stevens, three-time Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes winner and National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame inductee, has announced that he will have a total hip replacement this month. “I wasn’t ready to hang it up and I still don’t know if I’m...
