Jan 23, 2026 | AAHKS Leadership, In the News, Technology
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:...
Nov 21, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Technology
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...
Jul 25, 2025 | Digital Health, Technology
AAHKS is pleased to launch AIR, the Arthroplasty Implant Registry, designed to be a solution for surgeons trying to identify femoral stems on radiographs. This is a web application available to all members and can be utilized to aid in identification of unknown...
Sep 6, 2024 | Annual Meeting, Education, Industry, Technology
Zimmer Biomet Hip, Knee and ROSA Surgeon BioSkills Lab Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet This faculty-led BioSkills lab will focus on surgical techniques, products and emerging technologies in anterior primary hip, revision knee,...
Mar 15, 2024 | CME, Spring Meeting, Technology
“Technology- Take It or Leave It!” will explore the growing options for incorporating technology into TJA practices, with surgeons providing personal experiences and case studies on when they choose to employ various robotic or computer-assisted elements. Moderated by...
Nov 2, 2023 | Annual Meeting, Technology
Download the app! View the full schedule & save your events to your custom “my schedule”. Connect with speakers and exhibitors, access research abstracts and “Did You Know” briefs. Participate in live polls and Unity Day on Nov. 3. Do all...