Mar 17, 2023 | Guidelines, Patient Outcomes, Research
AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) have released a summary of our new guideline, titled “the Optimal Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Patients with Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis or Osteonecrosis Who Have Failed...
Mar 10, 2023 | AJRR, Patient Outcomes, Performance Measures
The AAOS Registry Program is pleased to announce the availability of the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) 2022 Annual Report Supplement. AJRR is the official registry of AAHKS. The report offers actionable information to guide physician and patient...
Apr 8, 2022 | Humanitarian Organizations, International, Patient Outcomes
AAHKS member and Past President Brian S. Parsley, MD recently traveled to Antigua, Guatemala to celebrate the grand reopening of the new operating rooms and expanded ward capacity at the Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro Hospital. This renovation will expand...
Mar 24, 2022 | Guidelines, Patient Outcomes
AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology are seeking patient volunteers to participate in developing guidelines on indications for TKA and THA. The clinical practice guidelines help ensure high-quality, evidence-based care, including recommendations on best...
Mar 3, 2022 | Guidelines, Patient Outcomes
AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) have released updated guidelines for the Perioperative Management of Antirheumatic Medication in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Undergoing Elective Total Hip or Total Knee Arthroplasty. The guideline, updated from...
Feb 4, 2022 | Patient Education, Patient Outcomes, Website
AAHKS invites you to help recruit patients to submit written testimonials, pictures, and short video clips. These testimonials are housed on our patient education website. Testimonies should speak on their surgeon’s behalf – the success of their surgery, the...
