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 innovative research underway in the field of arthroplasty:
- The James A. Rand, MD, Young Investigator’s Award was presented to Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC, in recognition of the paper “Synovial Metal Ions in ‘Nickel Free’ vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement.”
- The Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award was presented to Wayne T. Hoskins, FRACS, PhD, for the paper “What Is the Ideal Technique and Construct in Aseptic Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty?”
- The Clinical Research Award was presented to Matthew S. Hepinstall, MD, FAAOS, for the paper “Maximizing Bearing Diameter Markedly Lowers Dislocations in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.”
