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- [Surgeon Wellness](https://www.aahks.org/surgeon-wellness/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you a very special episode on a topic that we rarely discuss – the surgeon. In this episode, our
- [How Long Should My Implant Last For?](https://www.aahks.org/how-long-your-implant-should-last-for/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, our host Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC sat down with Amit Atrey, MD, MSc and Daniel J.
- [Call for Membership Research Surveys](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-membership-research-surveys-5/) - The AAHKS Research Committee invites submissions from members interested in distributing research surveys to the AAHKS membership. Each year, two survey proposals are selected for distribution in conjunction with the AAHKS Spring and Annual Meetings. Survey proposals must be submitted online and include the survey investigators, a brief abstract and a draft of the questionnaire. Survey topics must be of significant interest to the AAHKS membership,
- [Team Members Welcome at #AAHKS2026](https://www.aahks.org/team-members-welcome-at-aahks2026/) - Attending the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting? Bring your whole team along for the incomparable arthroplasty education and innovation on display. AAHKS Clinical Affiliate members pay a special reduced rate to attend the Annual Meeting. Nurses, physician assistants and physical therapists on staff can further enhance their educational experience by attending the Orthopaedic Team Member Course on Friday, Nov. 5. This full day of education is specifically designed for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses,
- [New Augment: “Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past President Dr. Jay Lieberman](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-legends-of-arthroplasty-with-past-president-dr-jay-lieberman/) - Former AAHKS President and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Advisor Jay R. Lieberman, MD joined hosts Joshua C. Rozell, MD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD on this episode of The Augment to discuss developing leadership skills while also working to build a successful surgical career. Dr. Lieberman talked about being mentored, learning to mentor and understanding that being a leader is about
- [Reminder: Submit Your Proposal for FARE Funding](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-submit-your-proposal-for-fare-funding/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) is still accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its Fall 2026 grant cycle. The deadline to submit an LOI is Monday, July 27. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals, with final grant recipients announced at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. Up to two grants of $50,000 each will be awarded. More details
- [Webinar Reminder: Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships](https://www.aahks.org/webinar-reminder-tips-for-applying-to-adult-reconstruction-fellowships-2/) - Tuesday, July 7 7:30 p.m. Central | 8:30 p.m. Eastern Faculty: David C. Landy, MD, PhD Andrew M. Schwartz, MD W. Christian Thomas, MD William R. Schulz, MD William G. Hamilton, MD, AAHKS Fellowship Council Chair The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is hosting a webinar, “Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships,” where four
- [Register for #AAHKS2026 and Secure Your Hotel Room](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-aahks2026-and-secure-your-hotel-room/) - Registration for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting opened two weeks ago and hotels are filling up fast! Rooms at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center are available exclusively to registered attendees of the Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 5-8 in Dallas, and special AAHKS rates at nearby hotels are available to provide additional housing options and flexibility (free shuttle service to and from the Gaylord Texan will be provided). If you want to stay at the Gaylord Texan, register now and secure your room reservation before the hotel sells out! Please note that
- [JOA Publishes June Issue & Grows in Prominence](https://www.aahks.org/joa-publishes-june-issue-grows-in-prominence/) - The June 2027 issue of the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has been published online and all AAHKS members receive a full subscription as part of their membership benefits. Access your online subscription here. This week, it was announced that the JOA’s “impact factor” has risen to 4.4, up from 3.8 . The Clarivate Impact Factor is a metric that measures the frequency with which the average article in a scholarly journal is cited over a
- [Support Orthopaedic Innovation – Become a Peer Reviewer!](https://www.aahks.org/support-orthopaedic-innovation-become-a-peer-reviewer/) - We appreciate the support of AAHKS members who submit their research for publication in the JOA as well as the dedicated volunteer peer reviewers who spend countless hours earning their reputation as the most punctual reviewers in orthopaedics. AAHKS is always looking for new reviewers, both for JOA and Arthroplasty Today (AT). If interested, please contact Taylor Bowen at journalofarthroplasty@gmail.com. Arthroplasty surgeons in training are also invited to join the AAHKS/JOA Mentorship Program, which
- [Revision Arthroplasty: Constrained Liners, Dual Mobility and Trends](https://www.aahks.org/revision-arthroplasty-constrained-liners-dual-mobility-and-trends/) - In the latest episode of the JOA podcast, “The Cut,” hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed guests Craig J. Della Valle, MD, George J. Haidukewych, MD and Rafael J. Sierra, MD to discuss three different papers from The Knee Society Proceedings focusing on revision arthroplasty. Dr. Sierra provided crucial takeaways to consider in-cup revision and dual mobility; Dr. Haidukewych reviewed a
- [Next FOCAL Webinar Addresses Ethical Industry Relationships](https://www.aahks.org/next-focal-webinar-addresses-ethical-industry-relationships/) - Navigating Industry Relationships: Best Practices for Early Career Surgeons Monday, June 29 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Join AAHKS for a practical webinar exploring best practices for engaging with industry while maintaining compliance, transparency and professional integrity, moderated by AAHKS Education Committee Chair Timothy S. Brown, MD. Faculty members Katherine E. Mallett, MD,
- [“Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past President Dr. Jay Lieberman](https://www.aahks.org/legends-of-arthroplasty-with-past-president-dr-jay-lieberman/) - Former AAHKS President and YAG Advisor Dr. Lieberman join Dr. Rozell and Dr. Schwartz in this episode of the Augment. They discuss developing a successful surgical career and in developing leadership skills. Dr. Lieberman talks about his mentors and understanding how being a leader is about supporting your team and ensuring their success. The group
- [Revision Arthroplasty: Constrained Liners, Dual Mobility and Trends](https://www.aahks.org/revision-arthroplasty/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this
- [AAHKS Rejoins AMA House of Delegates](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-rejoins-ama-house-of-delegates/) - This week at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD), AAHKS was officially welcomed back to the HOD. Claudette M. Lajam, MD and Benjamin M. Wooster, MD were seated as Delegates as the Business Session commenced Monday morning. Returning to the HOD allows AAHKS to interact directly within the House, comment on AMA policy and appoint our own RUC Advisor, rather than
- [2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Announced](https://www.aahks.org/2026-aahks-annual-meeting-keynote-speaker-announced/) - AAHKS is pleased to announce that Robin Arzón will serve as keynote speaker for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 5–8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, Robin Arzón is widely recognized for her leadership in wellness, performance and personal
- [AAHKS Comments on CMS’ IPPS Proposed Rule Including CJR-X and TEAM Proposals](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-cms-ipps-proposed-rule-including-cjr-x-and-team-proposals/) - This week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on its hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) proposed rule for fiscal year 2027. Comments include concerns with grouping methodology for new joint infection DRGs and classification and relative weight changes for Medicare Severity DRGs. We also recommend that CMS postpone implementation of the
- [Nominations for 2026 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/nominations-for-2026-lawrence-d-dorr-md-humanitarian-award/) - Nominate a deserving colleague (or yourself!) for the 2026 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD Humanitarian Award, an annual AAHKS award recognizing members who have made exceptional contributions to humanitarian medical care, particularly in musculoskeletal disease and trauma, in the U.S. or abroad. The selected recipient will be honored with a $5,000-donation to the humanitarian organization advancing hip and knee care that they support. Nominations
- [Webinar Reminder: Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships](https://www.aahks.org/webinar-reminder-tips-for-applying-to-adult-reconstruction-fellowships/) - Tuesday, July 7 7:30 p.m. Central | 8:30 p.m. Eastern The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is hosting a webinar, “Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships,” where four YAG members will provide their perspectives and take questions on applying for adult reconstruction fellowships, including letters of recommendation, choosing where to apply, tuning-up your CV
- [2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting Registration Opens Today!](https://www.aahks.org/2026-aahks-annual-meeting-registration-opens-today/) - Registration opens today for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place back on our usual weekend, Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. All surgeons, team members and guests are invited to join the largest arthroplasty conference of the year, featuring specialized education and opportunities for members of all ages and
- [Call for Participating Sites: AAHKS–NIH P30 Nested Clinical Trials](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-participating-sites-aahks-nih-p30-nested-clinical-trials/) - AAHKS in partnership with the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) are recruiting sites to participate in a series of nested clinical trials conducted within the NIH- funded P30 Center infrastructure. This initiative embeds prospective, protocol-driven research directly into routine AJRR registry workflows, allowing participating institutions to contribute to high-impact arthroplasty studies with minimal disruption to clinical operations. We are seeking hospitals and surgeons who already
- [2026 Abstract Submissions Set New High Record](https://www.aahks.org/2026-abstract-submissions-set-new-high-record/) - The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting was this week, and once again we’ve received a new high record number of abstract submissions! The 2,408 original, unpublished research abstracts demonstrate both the growth of the profession and the rapid pace of innovation in arthroplasty. A team of nearly 100 volunteer abstract reviewers will now evaluate the blinded abstracts in consideration
- [Register for June FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-june-focal-webinar-2/) - Navigating Industry Relationships: Best Practices for Early Career Surgeons Monday, June 29 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Arthroplasty fellows and surgeons in training are invited to join AAHKS for a practical webinar exploring best practices for engaging with industry while maintaining compliance, transparency and professional integrity. Faculty will share real-world insights on topics including COI disclosure, risk mitigation and
- [YAG Releases Updated Resident Resource Guide](https://www.aahks.org/yag-releases-updated-resident-resource-guide/) - The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Committee has released a 2026 update to its comprehensive guide for residents interested in pursuing a career in arthroplasty. This downloadable guide covers the full spectrum of topics and format that arthroplasty surgeons in training need to deepen their knowledge and skills, including reading lists and links to online
- [The 2025 AAHKS Clinical Research Award Winner](https://www.aahks.org/the-2025-aahks-clinical-research-award-winner/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our hosts William B. Kurtz, MD and Matthew W. Bullock, DO sat with Matthew S. Hepinstall, MD, FAAOS and Kyle
- [#AAHKS2026 ABSTRACT DEADLINE MONDAY](https://www.aahks.org/aahks2026-abstract-deadline-monday/) - The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 5-8 in Dallas, is Monday, June 1, at 11:59 p.m. Central. No late abstracts will be accepted, so be sure to finalize and submit any draft abstracts this weekend. The AAHKS Program Committee is seeking original, unpublished research abstracts for podium or poster presentations. Authors of abstracts selected for podium presentations will have
- [Call for Fall 2026 Research Proposals](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-fall-2026-research-proposals/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) invites Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its Fall 2026 grant cycle. The deadline to submit an LOI is Monday, July 27. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals, with final grant recipients announced at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. Up to two grants of $50,000 each will be awarded. More details and
- [New Augment Highlights Final Paper of the 2025 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-highlights-final-paper-of-the-2025-annual-meeting/) - On this episode of the Augment, former YAG member Chad A. Krueger, MD joins hosts Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD, David C. Landy, MD, PhD and Peter A. Gold, MD to discuss the final paper presentation of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture Can Be Delayed for Treatment with an Arthroplasty Surgeon.”
- [The Cut Tackles Research Published in Knee Society Proceedings](https://www.aahks.org/the-cut-tackles-research-published-in-knee-society-proceedings/) - The latest episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut highlights important research on corticosteroid injections, whether they help and potential risks. Hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD, and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed guests Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc and Christopher E. Pelt, MD to discuss recent data raising questions about the injections’ durability and safety, particularly before arthroplasty. A
- [Contribute to Physician Well-Being Research](https://www.aahks.org/contribute-to-physician-well-being-research/) - The AAHKS Well-Being Task Force is seeking your feedback on practice friction: the things that slow you down, add unnecessary work or get in the way of taking care of patients. Across orthopaedics, surgeons are spending increasing time on documentation, prior authorization and other non-clinical tasks, impacting clinic flow, OR efficiency and patient access. We need clear,
- [Corticosteroid Injections and the Hip](https://www.aahks.org/corticosteroid-injections-and-the-hip/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty.
- [2025 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award Winner](https://www.aahks.org/2025-surgical-techniques-technologies-award/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our hosts William B. Kurtz, MD and Pier Francesco Indelli, MD, PhD had the opportunity to sit with Charles Gusho,
- [AAHKS Supports “Provider Reimbursement Stability Act” Legislation](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-supports-provider-reimbursement-stability-act-legislation/) - This week, AAHKS joined the AMA and more than 120 other specialty and state medical societies in support of H.R. 8163, the “Provider Reimbursement Stability Act.” This legislation represents a necessary step towards building a more rational, predictable Medicare physician payment system that preserves patient access to care and reflects the true cost of delivering high-quality medical services. The legislation calls
- [Reminder to Contribute to PJI Research Survey](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-to-contribute-to-pji-research-survey/) - AAHKS members are invited to participate in a research survey, endorsed by the AAHKS Research Committee, to assess current recommendations among orthopaedic surgeons regarding antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures, as well as perspectives on the timing of dental care before and after TJA. Given that current AAOS/ADA guidance is non-directive, practice patterns remain variable. Your input will help characterize trends in antibiotic selection, duration and
- [New Episode of AAHKS Amplified](https://www.aahks.org/new-episode-of-aahks-amplified-2/) - At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, podcast hosts William B. Kurtz, MD and Pier F. Indelli, MD, PhD interviewed 2025 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award winners Charles Gusho, MD and Wayne T. Hoskins, FRACS, PhD, regarding their study, “What Is the Ideal Technique and Construct in Aseptic Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty?” The authors explain how
- [YAG Webinar for Residents Seeking Arthroplasty Fellowships](https://www.aahks.org/yag-webinar-for-residents-seeking-arthroplasty-fellowships/) - Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships Tuesday, July 7 7:30 p.m. Central | 8:30 p.m. Eastern The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is hosting a webinar, “Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships,” where four YAG members will provide their perspectives and take questions on applying for adult reconstruction fellowships, including letters of recommendation, choosing
- [AAHKS-Branded Events at OTA Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-branded-events-at-ota-annual-meeting/) - AAHKS is proud to be the inaugural Guest Society collaborating with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) on its 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place Sept. 23-26 in Nashville, Tennessee. AAHKS is co-branding two events during the OTA General Session: an AAHKS symposium, “Fix It or Revise It? Decision-Making at the Trauma-Arthroplasty Interface,” features AAHKS members Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc, George J. Haidukewych, MD, Elizabeth
- [“Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture Can Be Delayed for Treatment with an Arthroplasty Surgeon”](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-for-femoral-neck-fracture-can-be-delayed-for-treatment-with-an-arthroplasty-surgeon/) - Dr. Krueger joined hosts Dr. Gabrielli, Dr. Landy and Dr. Gold on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the final paper presentation of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture Can Be Delayed for Treatment with an Arthroplasty Surgeon”. The paper compares outcomes for patients treated with arthroplasty for femoral neck
- [AAHKS Supports No Suprises Act Enforcement Legislation](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-supports-no-suprises-act-enforcement-legislation/) - This week, AAHKS joined 97 other specialty and state medical societies in writing Congressional leaders to support H.R. 4710/S. 2420, the “No Surprises Act Enforcement Act,” and urge prompt action on this important legislation. This follows the April 27 letter to the secretaries of the Departments of Health and Human Services, the Treasury and Labor regarding the lack of enforcement of the
- [Share Your Input on Practice Friction and Sustainability](https://www.aahks.org/share-your-input-on-practice-friction-and-sustainability/) - The AAHKS Well-Being Task Force is seeking your feedback on practice friction: the things that slow you down, add unnecessary work or get in the way of taking care of patients. Across orthopaedics, surgeons are spending increasing time on documentation, prior authorization and other non-clinical tasks, impacting clinic flow, OR efficiency and patient access. We need clear, member-driven data across
- [Two Weeks Left to Submit Abstracts for #AAHKS2026](https://www.aahks.org/two-weeks-left-to-submit-abstracts-for-aahks2026/) - Just two weeks left to submit abstracts for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 5-8 in Dallas, Texas. The AAHKS Program Committee invites authors to submit original, unpublished research abstracts for podium or poster presentations. Authors of abstracts selected for podium presentations will have the opportunity to submit draft manuscripts for consideration for three AAHKS awards: the James A.
- [2026 Match Update & Plans for 2027 Match](https://www.aahks.org/2026-match-update-plans-for-2027-match/) - The 2026 Orthopaedic Fellowship Match took place on April 14, and reports show another strong year for the future of arthroplasty. Overall, 211 applicants successfully matched into a hip and knee fellowship program, an increase of 13 matched positions over 2025. Arthroplasty programs offered a total of 240 total spots; programs with immediate vacancies are encouraged to use
- [AAHKS Committees Advancing Member Benefits & Services](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-committees-advancing-member-benefits-services/) - Following new appointments in March, many AAHKS Committees have met in recent weeks to advance strategic initiatives that benefit arthroplasty surgeons, like the AAHKS Well-Being Task Force survey, already underway. The AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee is in the process of updating AAHKS Patient Education articles, available for surgeons to use in their practices. The Education Committee meeting this week focused on ways to enhance AAHKS on-demand educational offerings
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting Recap & Save the Date](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting-recap-save-the-date/) - Thank you to all attendees, faculty, exhibiting companies, vendors and staff who participated in the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting last weekend in Chicago. An engaged cadre of arthroplasty surgeons in training found the first AAHKS “Young Surgeon” track to be valuable as they navigate the challenging transition from education and training to active practice. Innovative sessions allowed for expanded discussion time and more direct
- [Contribute Practice Data for Survey on Preventing Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures](https://www.aahks.org/contribute-practice-data-for-survey-on-preventing-infection-in-patients-undergoing-dental-procedures/) - AAHKS members are invited to participate in a research survey, endorsed by the AAHKS Research Committee, to assess current recommendations among orthopaedic surgeons regarding antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures, as well as perspectives on the timing of dental care before and after TJA. Given that current AAOS/ADA guidance is non-directive, practice patterns remain variable. Your input will help characterize trends in antibiotic selection, duration and
- [Resident Course Applications Open Monday, May 11](https://www.aahks.org/resident-course-applications-open-monday-may-11/) - Applications for the 2026 AAHKS Resident Arthroplasty Course will open on Monday, May 11, at 10 a.m. Central. Please share this information with residents interested in pursuing a career in joint replacement. Taking place during the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the two-day Resident Arthroplasty Course provides hands-on lab training and didactic sessions specifically designed for early career surgeons,
- [Most Popular News Stories in April](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-april/) - See what your fellow surgeons are interested in: The AAHKS Spring Meeting landing page topped all other content last month, particularly the final schedule, with members registering to attend and learning more about this unique educational event. Next was a resource prepared by AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green regarding CMS’ New CJR-X Model, proposed changes to the TEAM Model and Updated Inpatient Hospital Payments and Policies.
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting Commences in Chicago](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting-commences-in-chicago/) - The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting began on Thursday, April 30, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago. The events kicked off with the International Session, “Surgeon Burnout, Its Epidemiology and Potential Approaches to Mitigate it: A Global Perspective,” moderated by AAHKS International Committee Chair Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD. The Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosted a networking reception for attendees, particularly those in
- [AAHKS Board Meeting & Leadership Retreat](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-board-meeting-leadership-retreat/) - At Thursday’s Leadership Retreat, AAHKS Council and Committee leaders joined the AAHKS Board of Directors for a special planning session. Representatives from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) presented information on its Surgeon Well-Being Coalition, a group of 62 participating surgical organizations, and ways ACS and AAHKS can collaborate. The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) shared recent updates to its policies governing accredited providers
- [AAHKS Joins Call for Better No Surprise Act Enforcement](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-joins-call-for-better-no-surprise-act-enforcement/) - This week, AAHKS joined the AMA, AAOS and 109 other specialty and state medical societies in writing to the secretaries of the Departments of Health and Human Services, the Treasury and Labor, to express our growing concern that some health plans are undermining the careful balance achieved in the No Surprises Act. The Act was designed
- [AJRR Research Fellowship: Applications Open](https://www.aahks.org/ajrr-research-fellowship-applications-open/) - The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the official registry of AAHKS, is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 AJRR Research Fellowship. This opportunity provides hands-on experience with registry-based arthroplasty research in collaboration with AJRR leadership and the Mayo Clinic. Orthopaedic surgery residents, arthroplasty fellows and orthopaedic surgeons within five years of practice
- [Important Changes to ACCME Conflict of Interest Policy Affecting AAHKS Members](https://www.aahks.org/important-changes-to-accme-conflict-of-interest-policy-affecting-aahks-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]A recent ACCME review of our organization and updated standards regarding conflict of interest (COI) management directly impacts the participation of all AAHKS CME activity planners, faculty and contributors to content. This means that AAHKS members submitting Annual
- [Advocacy - What it Means, Why it Matters and How to get Involved](https://www.aahks.org/advocacy-and-why-it-matters/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut, our host Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD spoke with Stephen M. Engstrom, MD and Paul M. Lichstein, MD, MS about advocacy.
- [Provide Your Input: Member Burnout Survey](https://www.aahks.org/provide-your-input-member-burnout-survey/) - AAHKS is seeking your feedback on practice friction and the things that slow you down, add unnecessary work or get in the way of taking care of patients. Across orthopaedics, surgeons are spending increasing time on documentation, prior authorization and other non-clinical tasks, impacting clinic flow, OR efficiency and patient access. We need clear, member-driven data across different practice models and career stages to help focus AAHKS advocacy on the issues that matter most to our members. We
- [AAHKS Signs Letters to CMS and Congress](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-signs-letters-to-cms-and-congress/) - This week AAHKS joined AAOS and other orthopaedic societies in writing to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to strongly oppose the efficiency adjustment to work RVUs and physician intraservice time that was implemented by CMS to existing codes that were reviewed during the 2025-2026 cycle for implementation in the CY 2027 physician
- [New Augment Highlights Periprosthetic Femur Fractures Symposium from #AAHKS2025](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-highlights-periprosthetic-femur-fractures-symposium-from-aahks2025/) - George J. Haidukewych, MD, Elizabeth D. Jacobs, MD and Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc join hosts William K. Crockatt, MD and W. Christian Thomas, MD on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the final symposium of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “State of the Art Management of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur”. This topic continues to
- [Symposium Abstract Submission Deadline May 1](https://www.aahks.org/symposium-abstract-submission-deadline-may-1/) - Just one week left to submit your Symposium for consideration at the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The Submission portal opened on March 1 for both Symposia sessions and Podium/Poster presentations; abstracts for Symposia consideration are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 1. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- [Applications Now Open for AMA Physician Entrepreneur Forum](https://www.aahks.org/applications-now-open-for-ama-physician-entrepreneur-forum/) - As an AMA member organization, AAHKS physicians, residents, fellows and medical students are invited to apply for the inaugural AMA Physician Entrepreneur Forum. This selective, in-person event is designed for physicians interested in exploring and advancing entrepreneurial and business leadership pathways across health care. Featuring leaders who have built and led successful health care businesses, practices and
- [Operative Approaches to Knee Replacement](https://www.aahks.org/approaches-to-knee-replacement/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this very special episode of AAHKS Amplified, we have members from the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee join us to discuss operative approaches to knee
- [“State of the Art Management of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur”, Highlighted Symposium of the 2025 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/state-of-the-art-management-of-periprosthetic-fractures-of-the-femur-highlighted-symposium-of-the-2025-annual-meeting/) - Dr. Haidukewych, Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Schwarzkopf join hosts Dr. Crockatt and Dr. Thomas on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the final symposium of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “State of the Art Management of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur”. This topic continues to be a bigger issue for arthroplasty surgeons, and the
- [CMS Releases IPPS Proposed Rule with New Mandatory CJR-X Bundle](https://www.aahks.org/cms-releases-ipps-proposed-rule-with-new-mandatory-cjr-x-bundle/) - Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) released the FY2027 Medicare Inpatient Hospital Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. Included in the 576-page Rule are significant polices from the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI), including proposed changes to the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) and a proposed nationwide, mandatory indefinite expansion of the CJR, to
- [Prepping for ABOS Part II Case Submissions? YAG is Here to Help!](https://www.aahks.org/prepping-for-abos-part-ii-case-submissions-yag-is-here-to-help/) - Tuesday, April 21 7–8:30 p.m. Central | 8–9:30 Eastern Next week, the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is hosting their ABOS Part II Case Submission Webinar, a free interactive course helping young surgeons prepare their ABOS Part II selected cases. YAG leaders and faculty members Peter A. Gold, MD, Chair, David C. Landy, MD, PhD, Past Chair and W. Christian Thomas, MD, Secretary, will review tips and tricks for navigating
- [Don’t Miss April "Faculty vs. Fellows” Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/dont-miss-april-faculty-vs-fellows-webinar/) - “Faculty vs. Fellows Case Conference” Monday, April 27 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern This month’s FOCAL webinar is always a popular event, as arthroplasty surgeons in training face established surgeons to compare approaches, techniques and outcomes. This year, FOCAL welcomes four adult reconstruction fellows from Washington University Medicine who will present challenging hip and knee surgery cases to our expert faculty. All
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting Just Two Weeks Away!](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting-just-two-weeks-away/) - The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting is quickly approaching, but there’s still time to reserve your seat for April 30-May 2 in Chicago. If you’ve attended an AAHKS Spring Meeting in the past, expect to find this year’s program a refreshed experience with targeted education for surgeons in different career stages. In place of breakout sessions are separate tracks to provide experienced surgeons with the latest practice innovations and
- [Symposium Submission Deadline Reminder](https://www.aahks.org/symposium-submission-deadline-reminder/) - There are only two weeks left to submit your Symposium for consideration at the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The Submission portal opened on March 1 for both Symposia sessions and Podium/Poster presentations; abstracts for Symposia consideration are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 1. Late submissions will not be accepted. Review the guidelines for
- [Joint Preservation](https://www.aahks.org/joint-preservation/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of
- [The 2025 James A. Rand, MD Young Investigator’s Award Goes to Presentation on “Nickel Free” vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome](https://www.aahks.org/2025-james-a-rand-young-investigators-award/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host William B. Kurtz, MD had the great opportunity to sit with Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC whose study Synovial Metal
- [Make Sure That You Are Receiving Email from AAHKS](https://www.aahks.org/make-sure-that-you-are-receiving-email-from-aahks/) - We don’t want you to miss a thing! You may not have been receiving our emails lately, so to make sure AAHKS News and updates land safely in your inbox, please take a moment to add Meeting@AAHKS.org and Connect@AAHKS.org to your contact list. Adding these addresses to your approved senders list will help ensure you receive the latest information on AAHKS programs,
- [Full Spring Meeting Schedule & Faculty List Published](https://www.aahks.org/full-spring-meeting-schedule-faculty-list-published/) - Join the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, to experience world-class education in an updated, modernized format. The final meeting schedule and faculty list has been published – view it here. The meeting's unique educational sessions and small-group case discussions with tracks designed for both young surgeons and those with more experience are
- [Early Career Surgeons: Career Longevity Education and More at #AAHKSSpring2026](https://www.aahks.org/early-career-surgeons-career-longevity-education-and-more-at-aahksspring2026/) - With so many members missing recent AAHKS emails, we wanted to ensure all arthroplasty residents, fellows and early-career surgeons are aware of the new educational opportunity specifically for you at the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting. With a dedicated track, reduced registration rate and AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) collaboration, the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting “Young
- [Arthroplasty and Hip Fractures Featured on The Cut](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-and-hip-fractures-featured-on-the-cut/) - The latest episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut podcast, based on the recent Hip Society Proceedings, highlights important new research on hip fractures and arthroplasty. Hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed guests Jeremy M. Gililland, MD, George Grammatopoulos, MD, FRCS and Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD to review studies that go beyond the implant and into the hospital and health care systems that can affect patient care. Discussions focus on variance
- [Most Popular News Stories in March](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-march/) - See what your colleagues are reading! The most-clicked News stories and links from March are below. With about four weeks until the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, the most-clicked link in all March News editions was the Spring Meeting homepage and registration. Next was a call for applications for the 2026 AAHKS Fellowship Education Innovation and Improvement Grant, which closed on March
- [Arthroplasty and Hip Fractures](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-and-hip-fractures/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of
- [Spring Meeting Presents Updated Format, Innovative Sessions](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-presents-updated-format-innovative-sessions/) - Secure your spot at the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, to experience world-class education in an updated, modernized format. With specific tracks for young and experienced surgeons, the educational sessions and small-group case discussions are designed to engage attendees directly with faculty and
- [Stem Selection Webinar Posted on LEARN](https://www.aahks.org/stem-selection-webinar-posted-on-learn/) - The recording of this week’s webinar, “Out with the Old, In with the New: Stepping Up Your Stem Selection Game in Primary THA”, has been posted on the AAHKS LEARN educational platform. While the recorded version does not offer CME credit, members can watch to learn about the evolution of femoral stems as well as current trends in femoral stem usage and design. Particular attention is paid to cemented stem
- [Accepting Abstracts for 2026 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/accepting-abstracts-for-2026-annual-meeting/) - The abstract submission period for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, opened on March 2. This is your opportunity to contribute to this year’s most anticipated and prestigious scientific meeting in the field of arthroplasty. AAHKS is seeking abstracts for both cutting-edge, interactive symposia presentations and original, unpublished research
- [FINAL Reminder: Apply for 2026 AAHKS Fellowship Improvement Grants](https://www.aahks.org/final-reminder-apply-for-2026-aahks-fellowship-improvement-grants/) - The deadline for arthroplasty fellowship programs to apply for the AAHKS Fellowship Education and Innovation Grant Program is Tuesday, March 31 for our 2026 cycle of fellowship grant funding. This grant helps programs address targeted areas of improvement, including patient optimization, site of care impact, registry-based research and advanced technologies, with funding provided by Industry partners. Intended to be flexible and inclusive, the 2026 grant program will be offering
- [Register for March FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-march-focal-webinar-2/) - Billing, Coding, Credentialing and More: How the Insurance System Works in the US and Orthopaedic Surgery Monday, March 30 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern This comprehensive webinar equips early‑career surgeons and trainees with the practical knowledge required to function effectively within the US health care system. Through four focused sessions led by experienced faculty— Elizabeth A. Dailey, MD, Rina Jain,
- [AAHKS Holds Legislative Retreat in D.C.](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-holds-legislative-retreat-in-d-c/) - AAHKS volunteers from the Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee, Health Policy Fellows and other committees convened in Washington, D.C. for our annual Legislative Retreat. Leaders met with more than two dozen Congressional offices (including honorary AAHKS member Sen. John Barrasso, MD) regarding physician payment reform, supporting long-term Alternative Payment Model (APM) participation bonus payments and implementation of prior authorization reform. Members of the
- [New Augment: “Secrets to Building Your Career” Highlights YAG Educational Panel](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-secrets-to-building-your-career-highlights-yag-educational-panel/) - Former Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Chairs Nicholas B. Frisch, MD, MBA and Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC join David C. Landy, MD, PhD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD on this episode of the Augment to discuss highlights of the YAG Educational Panel held at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “Worst Mistakes and Best Decisions in Early Practice:
- [Deadline Extended for 2026 AAHKS Fellowship Improvement Grants](https://www.aahks.org/deadline-extended-for-2026-aahks-fellowship-improvement-grants/) - AAHKS is now accepting applications through March 31 from all active arthroplasty fellowship programs for our 2026 cycle of fellowship grant funding. This grant helps programs address targeted areas of improvement, including patient optimization, site of care impact, registry-based research and advanced technologies, with funding provided by Industry partners. Intended to be flexible and inclusive, the 2026 grant program will
- [Register for March FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-march-focal-webinar/) - Billing, Coding, Credentialing and More: How the Insurance System Works in the US and Orthopaedic Surgery Monday, March 30 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern This comprehensive webinar equips early‑career surgeons and trainees with the practical knowledge required to function effectively within the U.S. health care system. Through four focused sessions led by experienced faculty— Elizabeth A. Dailey,
- [Advocacy Discussion with AAHKS Presidential Award Winner](https://www.aahks.org/advocacy-discussion-with-dr-rana/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Our host, Thomas G. Myers, MD had the opportunity to sit with the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting Presidential Award winner Adam J. Rana, MD to discuss advocacy and
- [“Secrets to Building Your Career”, Highlights of the YAG Annual Meeting Education Panel](https://www.aahks.org/secrets-to-building-your-career-highlights-of-the-yag-annual-meeting-education-panel/) - Former YAG Chairs Dr. Frisch and Dr. Wolfstadt join Dr. Landy and Dr. Schwartz on this episode of the Augment, to discuss some highlights of the YAG Educational Panel that was held at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting: “Worst Mistakes and Best Decisions in Early Practice: Secrets to Building Your Career.” Tips from the discussion
- [Total Hip Arthroplasty in Young Patients](https://www.aahks.org/total-hip-arthroplasty-with-young-patients/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of
- [Spring Meeting: Track for New Surgeons](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-track-for-new-surgeons/) - With a dedicated track, reduced registration rate and AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) collaboration, the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting provides a unique experience for early-career surgeons. The Friday morning “Young Surgeon” track focuses on the real-world challenges of building a successful arthroplasty career. The sessions will address practical topics such as early career decision-making, practice models, efficiency in clinical practice and leadership development. In addition
- [Register for March CME Webinar on Stem Selection](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-march-cme-webinar-on-stem-selection/) - Out with the Old, In with the New: Stepping Up Your Stem Selection Game in Primary THA Tuesday, March 24 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Register here There is a large shift in stem selection during primary THA for elective arthroplasty as well as arthroplasty for fracture, especially in the United States. Over
- [Latest JOA Podcast Reviews THA in Young Adults](https://www.aahks.org/latest-joa-podcast-reviews-tha-in-young-adults/) - In this episode of The Cut podcast, hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed guests Neil P. Sheth, MD and Rafael J. Sierra, MD to review research published in the JOA Proceedings of The Hip Society and The Knee Society’s recent meetings. Dr. Sheth talked about his team’s study of hip replacements in early-adult patients (median age of 16) immediately post-surgery
- [Start-Up Exhibitor Program for 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting Now Open](https://www.aahks.org/start-up-exhibitor-program-for-2026-aahks-annual-meeting-now-open/) - An important part of the AAHKS Annual Meeting is bringing new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the exhibit floor for attendees to experience firsthand. Start-up companies often lack the budget needed to afford a booth at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. The start-up exhibitor program allows a limited number of companies the opportunity to exhibit at a greatly reduced, one-time rate. This
- [Remember to Activate Your Ortho Evidence Premium Access](https://www.aahks.org/remember-to-activate-your-ortho-evidence-premium-access/) - As an AAHKS member, you receive complimentary access to OrthoEvidence Premium, a trusted clinical evidence platform used by over 50,000 orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. The OrthoEvidence platform is fully locked and requires login; by signing in, members access the full Premium experience included with AAHKS membership—featuring expertly curated RCT and meta-analysis summaries, premium tools for clinical decision-making and education, and personalized evidence updates
- [Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/antonia-f-chen-md-mba-takes-office-as-aahks-president/) - AAHKS is proud to announce Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, has taken office as the 2026-27 President, taking over the role from outgoing AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD. Dr. Chen is the first female AAHKS President in 15 years and only the second woman to serve as AAHKS President ever, after Mary I. O’Connor, MD. Dr. Chen is Professor
- [AAHKS Board Meeting & Committee Appointments](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-board-meeting-committee-appointments/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors, Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) and AAHKS Global Outreach (AAHKS GO) boards met on Wednesday, March 4, reviewing membership reports and plans for the 2026 Spring and Annual Meetings to better serve members’ educational needs. Congratulations to all AAHKS members whose Committee terms begin this week! If you applied for an AAHKS committee, you should
- [RJOS Installs Linda I. Suleiman, MD, as President](https://www.aahks.org/rjos-installs-linda-i-suleiman-md-as-president/) - At the 2026 Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) Annual Meeting and Third Research Congress, held in New Orleans on March 2, RJOS members elected Linda I. Suleiman, MD, as its next President. Dr. Suleiman the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Chair and has served many leadership positions at AAHKS, most recently as Chair of the Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee. RJOS is celebrating "40+ years of mentorship, leadership, and education, all of
- [AAHKS Events AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-events-aaos-2026-annual-meeting/) - AAHKS hosted several events during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans this week. All AAHKS members attending #AAOS2026 were invited to attend a reception on Tuesday, providing arthroplasty surgeons at all levels the opportunity to reconnect. AAHKS Committee members attended a Committee Meeting Breakfast on Wednesday. This biannual event gives Committees the opportunity to meet in person and offers members from different committees the opportunity to communicate and collaborate.
- [Reminder: AAHKS Accepting Applications for Fellowship Grants](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-aahks-accepting-applications-for-fellowship-grants/) - Arthroplasty fellowship programs are encouraged to apply for the AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program 2026 Grant Cycle, which has been shifted to a calendar year cycle. Applicants are required to have an active program agreement with AAHKS and a current trainee in the program. Applicants must state how they will utilize the funds to improve the program in one or more
- [Free Resources for Your Patients](https://www.aahks.org/free-resources-for-your-patients/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The AAHKS Patient Education website offers free educational resources for patients of AAHKS members. The information covers topics including total hip replacement, preparing for surgery, recovery and other helpful health-focused articles. The information comes in various formats (papers,
- [AAHKS Co-Brands Japanese Congress](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-co-brands-japanese-congress/) - This week, AAHKS leaders were in Osaka, Japan serving as the guest society for the 56th Japanese Society for Replacement Arthroplasty (JSRA). First Vice President Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA kicked off the Congress by addressing increasing the number of women in arthroplasty, which has recently been made a priority by JSRA. Third Vice President Gregory G. Polkowski
- [Abstract Submission Opens March 2](https://www.aahks.org/abstract-submission-opens-march-2/) - The abstract submission period for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, opens on March 2. Don't miss your opportunity to contribute to the year's most anticipated and prestigious scientific meeting in the field of arthroplasty. AAHKS is seeking abstracts for both cutting-edge, interactive symposia presentations and original, unpublished research abstracts for consideration for podium and poster presentations. Learn more, including
- [Ensure Your Disclosures are Updated](https://www.aahks.org/ensure-your-disclosures-are-updated/) - As an accredited provider of the AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit™, AAHKS is required to collect and mitigate relevant financial relationships for all faculty, speakers, contributors and planners of all accredited CME events. This includes all authors of any abstracts submitted for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting. If you are planning to submit a Symposium abstract, or if your research team is planning to submit an abstract for Podium consideration, ensure you are ready when the portal opens on March 2. Update
- [Join AAHKS at AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/join-aahks-at-aaos-2026-annual-meeting-2/) - 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 #AAOS2026 are invited to attend the AAHKS Reception on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Churchill B1 (Level 2). Submit your RSVP here. The AAHKS Board of Directors,
- [Spring Meeting Education Targets Surgeons at All Career Levels](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-education-targets-surgeons-at-all-career-levels/) - The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting offers an intimate learning experience, this year offering separate educational tracks addressing specific learning needs for young surgeons as well as in-depth coverage of TJA techniques and innovations. Both educational tracks emphasize case-based, interactive sessions to ensure ample time for collegial dialogue and interaction. Both tracks reconvene for world-class Symposia presented by experts in the field, such as
- [Live CME Webinar on Elevating Stem Selection](https://www.aahks.org/live-cme-webinar-on-elevating-stem-selection/) - Out with the Old, In with the New: Stepping Up Your Stem Selection Game in Primary THA Tuesday, March 24 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Surgeons seeing recent shifts in stem selection during primary THA for elective arthroplasty as well as arthroplasty for fracture should register for the upcoming CME webinar, eligible for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit™. Over the
- [AAHKS Accepting Applications for Fellowship Grants](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-accepting-applications-for-fellowship-grants/) - Arthroplasty fellowship programs are encouraged to apply for the AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program 2026 Grant Cycle, which has been shifted to a calendar year cycle. Applicants are required to have an active program agreement with AAHKS and a current trainee in the program. Applicants must state how they will utilize the funds to improve the program in one or more key areas of focus and provide a year-end
- [New Augment: Revising the Spring Meeting with Dr. Vigdorchik and Dr. Buller](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-revising-the-spring-meeting-with-dr-vigdorchik-and-dr-buller/) - AAHKS Education and Communications Council Chair Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD and Vice Chair Leonard T. Buller, MD join hosts Nana Sarpong, MD, MBA and Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS on this episode of the Augment podcast. They discuss redesigning the AAHKS Spring Meeting educational program to the type of sessions most relevant to members, including developing a track specifically for early-career surgeons. This track will address issues that may not be taught in
- [2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting Adds Early-Career Surgeon Track](https://www.aahks.org/2026-aahks-spring-meeting-adds-early-career-surgeon-track/) - The AAHKS Spring Meeting provides an intimate learning experience for arthroplasty surgeons at all levels. New this year are dual educational tracks, one specifically designed for new members of the arthroplasty profession with targeted sessions, expert faculty and peer-to-peer interaction. Topics covered will include the transition from fellowship to practice, how money moves in modern medicine, building career longevity and
- [Maximize Your OrthoEvidence Benefits](https://www.aahks.org/maximize-your-orthoevidence-benefits/) - AAHKS members receive complimentary access to OrthoEvidence Premium, a trusted clinical evidence platform used by over 50,000 orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. As part of the ongoing partnership between AAHKS and OrthoEvidence, AAHKS members can claim three subscriptions to customize the content received. OrthoUpdate – Weekly, personalized evidence tailored to arthroplasty surgeons. Fast Track – A monthly summary of the most-read studies within orthopaedic surgery. The Pulse magazine –
- [Getting the Most out of Patient Reported Outcomes](https://www.aahks.org/proms/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of
- [2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting Named Among Fastest Growing Exhibitions in the Nation](https://www.aahks.org/2025-aahks-annual-meeting-named-among-fastest-growing-exhibitions-in-the-nation/) - This month Trade Show Executive (TSE) magazine announced that the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting was recognized as part of its Next 50 Class of shows for 2025. The events on the Fastest 50 and Next 50 lists represent the meetings that experienced the highest levels of growth in 2025 compared to their last in-person edition. AAHKS was recognized for its growth
- [Research Proposals Due Wednesday](https://www.aahks.org/research-proposals-due-wednesday/) - Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) Spring Cycle Grant are due Wednesday, Feb. 18. The application serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI) and will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee; selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal, with awardees announced at the AAHKS Spring Meeting. Up to two grants of
- [Full Spring Meeting Schedule Published](https://www.aahks.org/full-spring-meeting-schedule-published/) - The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting kicks off on Thursday, April 30 with an International Session, YAG Reception and General Attendee Welcome Reception. Friday morning, attendees will split into two targeted educational tracks: one designed for actively practicing surgeons that covers the latest innovations, emerging research and practical knowledge to take back to practice, and the NEW fellowship track intended for current fellows, residents and new-to-practice surgeons that provides a comprehensive overview
- [FOCAL Webinar on Maximizing Surgical Efficiency](https://www.aahks.org/focal-webinar-on-maximizing-surgical-efficiency/) - Efficiency In and Out of the OR Monday, Feb. 23 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Unlock true OR efficiency by learning how to manage every room, every minute and every team member for maximum surgical flow. Join expert surgeons as they share real-world strategies for running a high‑performing OR—even while training fellows or navigating the
- [Latest Amplified Podcast Covers Award-Winning Research](https://www.aahks.org/latest-amplified-podcast-covers-award-winning-research/) - Listen to the newest episode of AAHKS Amplified with host William B. Kurtz, MD talking to Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC about his award-winning study on Synovial Metal Ions, which compared intraarticular synovial fluid levels of metal ions in patients who underwent cemented primary TKA with a hypoallergenic implant vs. a matched cohort of standard cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr)
- [Synovial Metal Ions in Nickel Free vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement](https://www.aahks.org/2025-james-rand-investigators-award/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Last year at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host William B. Kurtz, MD spoke with the James A. Rand, MD, Young Investigator’s Award recipient Michael E. Neufeld, MD,
- [Revising the Spring Meeting with Dr. Vigdorchik and Dr. Buller](https://www.aahks.org/revising-the-spring-meeting-with-dr-vigdorchik-and-dr-buller/) - Dr. Vigdorchik and Dr. Buller, Chair and Vice Chair of the AAHKS Education Council, respectively, join hosts Dr. Sarpong and Dr. Yoo on this episode of the Augment. They discuss revising Spring Meeting education to the type of sessions members are seeking now, including developing a track specifically for young surgeons. This track will address
- [Spring 2026 International Session Announced](https://www.aahks.org/spring-2026-international-session-announced/) - Taking place on Thursday, April 30, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Central during the AAHKS Spring Meeting in Chicago, the 2026 International Session is titled “Surgeon Burnout: Its Epidemiology and Potential Approaches to Mitigate it – A Global Perspective.” Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD, Chair of the International Committee, will moderate the session, which also includes faculty members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD,
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: OrthoEvidence Premium](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-orthoevidence-premium/) - As an AAHKS member, you receive complimentary access to OrthoEvidence Premium, a trusted clinical evidence platform used by over 50,000 orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. The OrthoEvidence platform is fully locked and requires login; by signing in, members access the full Premium experience included with AAHKS—featuring expertly curated RCT and meta-analysis summaries, premium tools for clinical decision-making and education, and personalized
- [On-Demand CME Available on LEARN](https://www.aahks.org/on-demand-cme-available-on-learn/) - Anyone who missed the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting 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 General Session, with assessments following each section. The online course costs the same as AAHKS Annual Meeting registration and
- [Congress Passes Health Care Priorities](https://www.aahks.org/congress-passes-health-care-priorities/) - On Tuesday afternoon the House voted 217-214 to pass the remaining Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bills. The Senate had amended the legislation to only include 2 weeks of funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The legislative package included funding for the Department of Health and Human Services and approximately 300 pages of health policy
- [Stryker’s Award-Winning Product Mako SmartRobotics](https://www.aahks.org/2025-industry-award-winner-stryker/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host Craig R. Mahoney, MD had the opportunity to sit with Vice President of Marketing Lauren Venekas and discuss Stryker’s
- [Call for Research Proposals: Intraosseous Antibiotics in Total Joint Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-research-proposals-intraosseous-antibiotics-in-total-joint-arthroplasty/) - The AAHKS Research Committee is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for an expanded FARE grant focused on the use of intraosseous antibiotics in total joint arthroplasty, including primary, complex and revision procedures. Letters of Intent should propose collaborative, multi-investigator, multi-center studies led by at least two Principal Investigators and, preferably, involving more than
- [AAHKS and AAOS Presidential Lines Meet](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-and-aaos-presidential-lines-meet/) - This week the presidential lines of AAHKS and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) had a very productive meeting to discuss organizational cooperation and partnership. Topics included continuing mutual development of research topics, cooperation in advocacy initiatives, development of mutual educational programs and more. As a reminder, AAHKS will host several events during the upcoming AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting
- [AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner Podcast Now Live](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-industry-innovation-award-winner-podcast-now-live/) - In the newest episode of AAHKS Amplified, host Cory L. Calendine, MD introduces to you AAHKS’ 2025 Industry Innovation Award winner, SYLKE, and their product SYLKE Skin Closure. In the discussion, product creators M. Mark Mofid, MD and Rebecca Badowski-Platz explain how this topical skin closure dressing could be used on clean incisions or simple lacerations, offering a comfortable, flexible, and breathable solution that effectively helps secure wound edge approximation for optimal patient outcomes.
- [New 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting Track](https://www.aahks.org/new-2026-aahks-spring-meeting-track/) - The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, offers an intimate learning experience for arthroplasty surgeons, with expert faculty leading interactive sessions and small-group discussion. New for this year, the meeting is evolving to add a new special one-day parallel track to address specific knowledge gaps and to provide targeted educational
- [Participate in the AAHKS Census](https://www.aahks.org/participate-in-the-aahks-census/) - The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) is collecting demographic data on AAHKS membership to better understand the racial and ethnic makeup of the organization. The data you provide will help us better understand members’ needs; promote inclusivity and diversity in AAHKS membership and leadership; and create pathways for members to become course instructors and symposia presenters. Make sure you
- [SYLKE's Award-Winning Skin Closure](https://www.aahks.org/2025-industry-innovation-award-sylke/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this very special episode of AAHKS Amplified, we introduce to you AAHKS’ 2025 Industry Innovation Award winner SYLKE and their product SYLKE Skin Closure. Our host Cory
- [AAHKS Stands Behind Surgeon’s Role](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-stands-behind-surgeons-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: “We are very much ‘pro innovation’ and support utilizing robotics and AI in the field of hip and knee arthroplasty. However, human compassion,
- [Register for Next Week’s FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-next-weeks-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, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD and Adam S. Olsen, MD, MS will present a critical look at managing intraoperative
- [New Format Coming to 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/new-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 leading interactive sessions and small-group discussion. That won't change. Instead, the meeting is evolving to address specific knowledge gaps and to provide targeted
- [New YAG Augment Episode: AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee with Dr. Charles Hannon](https://www.aahks.org/new-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 committee, while he was a resident under Past President Craig J. Della Valle, MD, discussing evidence for opioid prescriptions and
- [Join AAHKS At AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/join-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 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Churchill B1 (Level 2). Submit your RSVP here. The AAHKS Board of
- [AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee with Dr. Charles Hannon](https://www.aahks.org/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. Della Valle, MD, discussing evidence for opioid prescriptions and developing clinical practice guidelines
- [Look Forward to Spring – 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/look-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 Meeting traditionally offers a more intimate learning experience for arthroplasty surgeons, with expert faculty leading small-group learning through symposia and case-based discussions. In addition to world class
- [New The Cut! Podcast on Alignment](https://www.aahks.org/new-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 D. Slover, MD, MS, host this special episode, discussing various alignment strategies and how research shows they impact balance, motion and outcomes. From the long-standing standard of mechanical alignment to newer kinematic, robotic and functional strategies, these concepts are being studied and tested in new ways. Don’t
- [Access Your JOA Subscription on AAHKS.org](https://www.aahks.org/access-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 to access full-text papers: directly on www.arthroplastyjournal.org, and by logging in to the AAHKS website and accessing the Journal of
- [Join the AAHKS DAB Mentoring Program](https://www.aahks.org/join-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 practice surgeons with mentors who are more established in their careers, with the goals of increasing the number of fellowship applications
- [Apply for Orthopaedic Research Scholarship](https://www.aahks.org/apply-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 who want to develop their skills as orthopaedic clinician scholars. Participants are selected through a competitive application process and the program is designed to enhance participants’ competencies as a surgeon and a scientist, including scientific knowledge,
- [Alignment and Total Knee Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/alignment-total-knee-arthroplasty/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]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,
- [2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting CME Course Now Available on LEARN](https://www.aahks.org/2025-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 General Session, with assessments following each section. The online course costs the same as AAHKS Annual Meeting registration and includes
- [Follow Us on Instagram!](https://www.aahks.org/follow-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 thought-provoking content.
- [Most Popular News Stories in December](https://www.aahks.org/most-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 survey, now closed, based on a live poll conducted at #AAHKS2025 during the General Session. Tied for third was
- [What Members Read in 2025](https://www.aahks.org/what-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 Medicare reimbursement rates is top of mind for many members, as several AAHKS resources (like Dr. Meneghini’s video and a summary of 2026 Medicare payment changes) on this
- [Renew Your AAHKS Membership for 2026](https://www.aahks.org/renew-your-aahks-membership-for-2026-2/) - 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. Online: Login to the AAHKS website, click on “Renew” and enter payment information. You can select a one-time payment or
- [2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting Recordings on LEARN](https://www.aahks.org/2025-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 by logging into LEARN using their AAHKS web credentials, then scrolling down to the “My Activity” section, where a link to the “2025 Recordings
- [New YAG Augment on 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting and First-Time Attendee Experiences](https://www.aahks.org/new-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 to the OR; the growing number of abstract submissions year after year; and the utilization of a psychometrician
- [AAHKS Supports Provider-Owned Hospitals](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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 costs, while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Research consistently shows these hospitals achieve better clinical outcomes, heightened efficiency and significant savings for programs like Medicare. Furthermore, empowering
- [OpWalk LA Returns to Havana](https://www.aahks.org/opwalk-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 patents over four days. View a photo gallery from the trip here. Operation Walk will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year, with chapters across the country working to improve mobility for
- [Renew Your AAHKS Membership for 2026](https://www.aahks.org/renew-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. Online: Login to the AAHKS website, click on “Renew” and enter payment information. You can select a
- [AAHKS Joins Renewed Support for Prior Auth Reform](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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 prior authorization requirements within the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, addressing one of the most persistent barriers to timely, medically necessary
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: Practice Resources](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-practice-resources-2/) - 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 Evidence-Based Medicine Committees, among others, the resources include Clinical Practice Guidelines, performance measures, information on Ambulatory Surgical
- [Most Popular News Stories in November](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-november-2/) - 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 a summary of the 2026 Medicare proposed physician fee schedule, which was included as a resource
- [Year-End Giving? Consider FARE](https://www.aahks.org/year-end-giving-consider-fare-3/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education, or FARE, facilitates the AAHKS mission to advance patient care through leadership in education. FARE grants (up to $50,000) and FARE Disparities in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Grants (up to $25,000) are awarded twice each year, all thanks to donations from the orthopaedic community. As you’re finishing any year-end giving, please consider supporting FARE. Your contribution supports research that empowers the orthopaedic
- [Robotic vs. Manual TKA](https://www.aahks.org/robotic-vs-manual-tka/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]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,
- [Developing the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting and First Time Attendees](https://www.aahks.org/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 utilization of a psychometrician to ensure the highest quality
- [New YAG Augment Episode: AAHKS Organization and Structure with Drs. Meneghini and Chen](https://www.aahks.org/new-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 Annual Meeting and how it has changed
- [The JOA Moves to Online Publication](https://www.aahks.org/the-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 or eliminating printed editions starting in 2026. This will affect all AAHKS members who receive a subscription to the JOA as a member benefit. Most AAHKS members already access the JOA online, and
- [Contribute to AIR - the Arthroplasty Implant Registry](https://www.aahks.org/contribute-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 here. By uploading your own images and data, you can help expand the AIR database as well. AIR founder Andrew M. Schwartz, MD and Samuel S. Wellman, MD, both experts in
- [Improved Online Education on LEARN](https://www.aahks.org/improved-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 webinars. As a courtesy, recordings of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting will be added to attendees’ LEARN accounts over the coming week and an on-demand CME
- [AAHKS History and Structure with Drs. Meneghini and Chen](https://www.aahks.org/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 the past 35 years but preserved the essence
- [AAHKS Writes BCBS on Policy for Out-of-Network Physicians](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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 Provider. Under this new policy, being rolled out in 11 states starting Jan. 1, 2026, plans will begin penalizing hospitals with a
- [AAHKS Co-Brands Canadian and Israeli Arthroplasty Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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, FRCSC represented AAHKS. In addition, AAHKS co-branded the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Israel Hip and Knee Society in Zikhron Ya'akov. AAHKS Research Chair Ran
- [Restoring Hope, One Joint at a Time: Operation Walk Maryland](https://www.aahks.org/restoring-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 through the combined efforts of Operation Walk Maryland and Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences. Working alongside
- [Discounted Rate for Spring Meeting Hotel](https://www.aahks.org/discounted-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 is a smaller educational event with an emphasis on panel discussions and one-on-one interaction. In addition to world-class education and professional development, attendees can expect ample opportunities for networking and
- [AAHKS Comments on Proposed LCD Change for CAN for TKA](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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. This proposal intends to cease payments for computer-assisted navigation (CAN), CPT 20985, once finalized. Our
- [Fellowship Application Process](https://www.aahks.org/fellowship-application-process/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]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
- [2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting Registration Open! ](https://www.aahks.org/2026-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 up to 250 arthroplasty surgeons alongside faculty and exhibitors for an intimate,
- [Final Reminder: Accepting Applications for AAHKS Committees ](https://www.aahks.org/final-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). The application period will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST)
- [Don't Forget to Register for November FOCAL Webinar ](https://www.aahks.org/dont-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 identifying hip and knee implants using images, including demonstration of how to use
- [AAHKS Awards Industry Partners at Annual Meeting ](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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 exhibiting companies, recognizing cutting-edge innovation in the field of orthopaedic hip and knee arthroplasty. All
- [CMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for 2026 ](https://www.aahks.org/cms-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 summary of finalized payment policies in the final rule: The Trump administration
- [Accepting Applications for AAHKS Committees](https://www.aahks.org/accepting-applications-for-aahks-committees-2/) - 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). The application period will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST)
- [#AAHKS2025 Wrap-Up](https://www.aahks.org/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 contained palpable energy from this growing profession. Staff has validated attendance and registrations numbers, for a final grand total
- [Complete Annual Meeting Evaluations](https://www.aahks.org/complete-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 Annual Meeting attendees have received an email with links to the overall
- [AAHKS Member Discount for CCJR Conference](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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, Florida. AAHKS members who are not members of TKS or THS as well
- [Reminder: Access Members-Only ONN News Implant Review](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-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 Member website. This year’s version also includes: 2025 Hip and Knee Implant
- [#AAHKS2025Continues](https://www.aahks.org/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 James I. Huddleston III, MD and presentation of the 2025 AAHKS Awards.
- [Clinical Award-Winning Authors Recognized](https://www.aahks.org/clinical-award-winning-authors-recognized-2/) - 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
- [Saturday Keynote Remarks and Event Recap](https://www.aahks.org/saturday-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 patients, hospital administration or elected officials. Other events enhancing today’s Annual Meeting program
- [Special Courses Enhance #AAHKS2025 Education](https://www.aahks.org/special-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 the volunteer surgeon leaders who planned, organized and successfully led these courses: Business Course Co-Chairs
- [Celebrating Diversity at the Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/celebrating-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 underrepresented groups visualize a career for themselves in arthroplasty and medical sciences. The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) hosted a Knee Revision
- [#AAHKS2025 Welcome AIT Members](https://www.aahks.org/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 fellows attended the Resident & Student Research Symposium, hearing 10 top-rated poster presentations from arthroplasty surgeons
- [Protect Your Practice – Contact Your Congressional Leaders](https://www.aahks.org/protect-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 year. These are the most devastating cuts in our 35-year history of AAHKS and are potentially
- [AAHKS General Session Began Today](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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 Quo in Primary TKA” and “Navigating the ASC Setting: How to Go from Operating
- [#AAHKS2025 is Underway!](https://www.aahks.org/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, joining more than 200 expert faculty members, 150 exhibiting companies, 60 Podiums and over 350 scientific posters
- [Thursday’s Event Recap](https://www.aahks.org/thursdays-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 Resident & Student Research Symposium, Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Knee Revision Lab Course, Young
- [Explore Virtual Scientific Poster Exhibition](https://www.aahks.org/explore-virtual-scientific-poster-exhibition-2/) - 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 AAHKS ePoster website. In-person attendees can view the Top 100 Posters onsite starting tomorrow (Friday) morning
- [Visit the AAHKS Shop – In Person or Online](https://www.aahks.org/visit-the-aahks-shop-in-person-or-online-2/) - 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, children, the home and practice. Not attending #AAHKS2025? Visit the AAHKS Online
- [American Joint Replacement Registry 2025 Annual Report Is Available Now](https://www.aahks.org/american-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 arthroplasty procedures submitted from over 5,000 surgeons. Download the AJRR 2025 Annual Report for data-driven
- [Action Alert Reminder: Write Congress Concerning 2026 CMS Cuts](https://www.aahks.org/action-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% “efficiency adjustment” and cuts to indirect practice expense values for facility-based services, which will total cuts of 1% to 14% depending on
- [#AAHKS2025 is Next Week!](https://www.aahks.org/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 and posters, innovative science in the Exhibit Hall/Learning Center, engaging expert speakers and more. Attendees can download
- [Annual Meeting:  DAB Luncheon Invitation](https://www.aahks.org/annual-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 Humility and Grace: A Fireside Chat with Damon West.” See the schedule of
- [2026 Match & Fellowship Updates](https://www.aahks.org/2026-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 Dec. 1, 2025. For interviews taking place before Dec. 31, fellowship programs can issue interview invitations prior
- [Residents: YAG OITE Review Webinar Recording Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/residents-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 of us at AAHKS, good luck!
- [AAHKS Practice Management Committee with Dr. Ben Schwartz](https://www.aahks.org/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 and other business-related issues. Other topics include developing a white paper on utilizing PCM coding,
- [Orthopedic Network News (ONN) Guide Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/orthopedic-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 Member website. This year’s version also includes: 2025 Hip and Knee
- [Less Than Two Weeks Until #AAHKS2025](https://www.aahks.org/less-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 strong educational program selected from a record-breaking number of abstract submissions. The event starts Thursday afternoon
- [Annual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-industry-symposium-preview-4/) - 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 more efficient, and you have a full package of solutions
- [Final Reminder for Residents: YAG OITE Review Course](https://www.aahks.org/final-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 orthopaedic residency programs, Oct. 31–Nov. 9. Register now for a comprehensive overview of this annual exam and
- [Most Popular Stories in September](https://www.aahks.org/most-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 reading the 2025 Final Meeting Schedule. Lots of traffic was generated for the two AAHKS publications, the
- [AAHKS Board of Directors Endorses Nominating Committee Candidates](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-board-of-directors-endorses-nominating-committee-candidates-3/) - 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 Annual Meeting. Third Vice President (2026–2027): Rafael J. Sierra,
- [Listen to Newest AAHKS Amplified Podcast](https://www.aahks.org/listen-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 weight matters, the role of nutrition in weight management and what patients
- [Expanded Housing Options for #AAHKS2025](https://www.aahks.org/expanded-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 more housing options, AAHKS has secured additional room blocks at nearby
- [Annual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-industry-symposium-preview-3/) - 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. Scuderi, MD about recently published multidisciplinary consensus data on the benefits of using closed-incision negative
- [Residents: Register Now for YAG OITE Review Course](https://www.aahks.org/residents-register-now-for-yag-oite-review-course-2/) - 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 orthopaedic residency programs, Oct. 31–Nov. 9. Register now for a comprehensive overview of this annual exam and
- [Losing Weight, Preparing for Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/losing-weight-for-surgery/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Cody C. Green, MD and Charlie Yoo, DO, MS, sat with licensed dietitian Kate Tribble to discuss: – why
- [#AAHKS2025 Annual Meeting Full Schedule Published](https://www.aahks.org/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 to 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the General Session as well as
- [Annual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-industry-symposium-preview-2/) - 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 recommendations to help navigate the increasing challenges of private practice. The symposium is broken into three
- [Reminder for September FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-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 surgery. Faculty members including Scott M. Sporer, MD, MS, Glenn D. Wera, MD and Stephen M.
- [Final Reminder: AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship Still Accepting Applications](https://www.aahks.org/final-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 calendar year and is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the US currently participating in an
- [Listen to Newest YAG Amplified Podcast](https://www.aahks.org/listen-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 include differences in training and practice models, reimbursement in training and practice with
- [European Arthroplasty Perspectives](https://www.aahks.org/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 public and private insurance systems. They also discuss patient care, including surgical settings, how patients are
- [AAHKS Comments on PFS and OPPS/ASC Proposed Rules](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-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) proposed rules for calendar year 2026. For the PFS proposed rule, AAHKS comments stated that the rule
- [AAHKS Visits Capitol Hill](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-visits-capitol-hill-3/) - 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 Health Policy Fellows Robert A. Burnett, MD, Carl L. Herndon,
- [Preparing for TEAM Participation? AAHKS Has Guidance](https://www.aahks.org/preparing-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 for service model into an episodic bundled care or alternative payment model (APM).
- [Register for September FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-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. Faculty members including Scott M. Sporer, MD, MS and Stephen M. Engstrom, MD will cover
- [Annual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/annual-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, side effects & hidden costs. Panelists will introduce Sylke, sharing how it has improved patient
- [Join Next Week’s CME Webinar on Patient Optimization](https://www.aahks.org/join-next-weeks-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 M. Okike, MD, MPH for a CME webinar exploring factors that contribute to health
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-industry-symposium-preview-5/) - 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 intervention points to achieve consistent low opioid / no
- [New Amplified Podcast on Medications and Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/new-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 of patients being open and honest with doctors about any medications they take, as different
- [Apply for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/apply-for-aahks-health-policy-fellowship-2/) - 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 and is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the US currently participating in an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship,
- [OrthoPAC Charity Match Doubles Your Support](https://www.aahks.org/orthopac-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 meaningful to you, such as AAHKS’ FARE (Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education), which provides grants for
- [Medications - How it Can Affect Your Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/medications/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this 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 medications
- [Applications Now Being Accepted for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/applications-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 completed a fellowship and are within the first four years of their clinical practice.
- [Annual Meeting Preview: DAB Luncheon Invitation](https://www.aahks.org/annual-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 Humility and Grace: A Fireside Chat with Damon West.” See the schedule of
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: Advocacy Tools](https://www.aahks.org/discover-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 regulations affecting patient care reimbursement for hip and knee surgery, ultimately working to ensure
- [Annual Meeting Course Agendas Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-course-agendas-now-available-2/) - 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 interests and are designed to enhance your annual meeting experience. Three courses are now
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-industry-symposium-preview-4/) - 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 on the patient, surgeon and health care system. In this session, faculty will
- [Consensus on Orthopaedic Infection Proceedings Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/consensus-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 delegates from 100 countries and various medical disciplines, many of whom are AAHKS leaders and members,
- [Join YAG at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/join-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, from 4:00-5:30 to give a forum for discussion and education on issues important
- [OrthoPAC Charity Match Returns for Fifth Year](https://www.aahks.org/orthopac-charity-match-returns-for-fifth-year/) - The OrthoPAC charity match program is back for its fifth year, and now is your chance to make a bigger imPACt! From August 11 through September 12, OrthoPAC will match your contribution to an approved 501(c)(3) charity. This unique program allows you to simultaneously support OrthoPAC's legislative advocacy efforts and the MSK causes most meaningful
- [New YAG Augment Episode: AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee](https://www.aahks.org/new-yag-augment-episode-aahks-patient-and-public-relations-committee/) - AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee Chair Benjamin M. Stronach, MD and Vice Chair Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA join host Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS in this episode of The Augment podcast. They discuss the Committee’s work to develop patient education resources that AAHKS members can use to help their patients understand and process their
- [Amplified Hosts Probe PJI Advancements](https://www.aahks.org/amplified-hosts-probe-pji-advancements/) - Despite continued advancements in hip and knee arthroplasty, all orthopaedic surgeons at some point must deal with the issue of infection. In the latest Amplified episode, Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD speak openly about how infections can start, the different types of infections patients may
- [First FOCAL Webinar of 2025-26 Fellowship Year](https://www.aahks.org/first-focal-webinar-of-2025-26-fellowship-year/) - How to Get Involved: Joining the Arthroplasty Profession and Community Monday, Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. Central/8 p.m. Eastern Register here The first FOCAL webinar of the 2025-2026 academic year welcomes the incoming class of arthroplasty surgeons in training and provides useful strategies to help advance their education and career. AAHKS First Vice President
- [Reminder – Research Award Opportunity for YAG members](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-research-award-opportunity-for-yag-members/) - Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) is offering AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group members the opportunity to submit their research for consideration for the Charles and Jerry Engh Best in Hip Research and Best in Knee Research Awards. Two outstanding manuscript submissions will be selected (one in each category) with each winner receiving a $2,500 prize
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: Resources for Early Career Surgeons](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-resources-for-early-career-surgeons/) - The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) works to connect young arthroplasty surgeons by promoting collaboration and young surgeon activity within AAHKS with particular focus on research, leadership and advocacy. This network of more than 1,000 early career arthroplasty surgeons has created numerous resources to help navigate the professional journey, including a comprehensive residency guide, annual
- [#AAHKS2025 Podium and Poster Selections Made](https://www.aahks.org/aahks2025-podium-and-poster-selections-made/) - Selections have been made for all podiums, symposia and posters for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting General Session. From the record 2,227 abstract and 81 symposium submissions, the Program Committee has selected 60 podium presentations, 350 posters and eight symposia. Notifications have been sent to authors of accepted submissions; all authors will be notified of
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-industry-symposium-preview-3/) - Friday, Oct. 24 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Take Control of Your O.R. Efficiency: Five Surgeon Takes on Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Sponsored by United Orthopedic Corporation Join the discussion with leading orthopedic surgeons as they share five real-world methods to improve OR efficiency in joint replacement while also providing the opportunity to
- [Infections](https://www.aahks.org/infections/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In the world of hip and knee replacements, many advancements have been made to make surgeries more successful for patients. For this, we are internally grateful, however
- [AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee with Drs. Stronach and Saxena](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-patient-and-public-relations-committee-with-drs-stronach-and-saxena/) - Dr. Stronach and Dr. Saxena, chair and vice chair of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee, join host Dr. Yoo in this episode of The Augment. They discuss developing and providing patient education resources for members to provide their patients to help the patients understand and process what they are going through. Article topics
- [#AAHKS2025 Is Closer Than You Think](https://www.aahks.org/aahks2025-is-closer-than-you-think/) - Due to logistical challenges at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is taking place two weeks earlier than its regular schedule. The AAHKS room block at the Gaylord Texan sells out quickly every year, so don’t wait to register for the meeting and book your hotel room. In this
- [Join the WIA Revision Knee Lab Course](https://www.aahks.org/join-the-wia-revision-knee-lab-course/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee invites physicians and clinical team members registered for the AAHKS Annual Meeting to participate in the hands-on Revision Knee Lab Course on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Advance registration required. Already registered? Simply log in to your AAHKS account online, select "My Registrations" and
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: Women in Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-women-in-arthroplasty/) - The Women in Arthroplasty Committee (WIA) plans and oversees programs and activities that provide mentorship, professional development and networking for the growing membership of women in AAHKS. Its mission is to promote gender diversity in adult reconstructive surgery for the betterment of patient care, enhanced surgeon well-being and education of patients and surgeons. On the
- [New Podcast from The Cut](https://www.aahks.org/new-podcast-from-the-cut/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty’s The Cut podcast highlights articles recently published in the journal. Listen to the latest episode with Peter A. Gold, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD and Joshua C. Rozell, MD who summarized and shared their thoughts on articles published in the May JOA addressing tranexamic acid, a medication that helps to control
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-industry-symposium-preview-2/) - Same Day Stronger: Innovations in the ASC and Wound Closure Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 2:30 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech Explore groundbreaking techniques, innovative technologies and transformative capabilities that are reshaping orthopaedic ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Discover how J&J MedTech can empower you to streamline workflows and enhance surgical efficiency, ultimately
- [JOA: The Cut; Special Edition May 2025](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-special-edition-may-2025/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut likes to cover and discuss articles that were recently published in the journal. For the month of May, Peter A. Gold, MD, Nathanael D.
- [CMS Releases MPFS and OPPS/ASC 2026 Proposed Rules](https://www.aahks.org/cms-releases-mpfs-and-opps-asc-2026-proposed-rules/) - Recently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their CCY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) proposed rules. AAHKS’ health policy partners Epstein Becker Green have provided a summary of the major proposed changes for payment policies. The MPFS proposes that
- [Invitation to Best-in-Class Education at #AAHKS2025](https://www.aahks.org/invitation-to-best-in-class-education-at-aahks2025/) - William G. Hamilton, MD, recorded a personal invitation encouraging arthroplasty surgeons, team members and guests to join us for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Oct. 23-26 in Dallas, Texas. It’s the 35th anniversary of the AAHKS Annual Meeting this year, marking significant growth in size and status. Dr. Hamilton is moderating the symposium
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-industry-symposium-preview/) - Recovery Reimagined: The ART of Modern Joint Care Friday, Oct. 24 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Medacta How can surgeons and industry best collaborate to meet the increasing expectations for patient recovery? Join moderator Joseph W. Greene, MD to learn more about Medacta’s Advanced Recovery Technique (ART) training, specifically designed to
- [Today’s the Deadline for Fall 2025 FARE Grants](https://www.aahks.org/todays-the-deadline-for-fall-2025-fare-grants/) - All letters of intent (LOIs) for the fall 2025 Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) grant cycle must be received by Friday, Aug. 1. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals, with final grant recipients announced at the AAHKS Annual Meeting, and up to two grants of $50,000 each will be awarded.
- [Call for Fall 2025 Research Proposals](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-fall-2025-research-proposals-2/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) invites Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its Fall 2025 grant cycle. The deadline to submit an LOI is Friday, Aug. 1. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals, with final grant recipients announced at the AAHKS Annual Meeting, Oct. 23–26, 2025, Dallas, TX. Up to
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting Preview: WIA Luncheon Program](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-preview-wia-luncheon-program/) - “Advancing Patient Treatment Options: A Clinical Discussion on Robotic Partial Knee Replacements” Featuring Lindsey Vonn and her Surgeon, Dr. Martin Roche Friday, Oct. 24 Sponsored by Stryker This luncheon is open to all attendees. Please join us during the Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) luncheon to hear a first-hand clinical and patient perspective on robotic partial
- [Non-Exhibitor Industry Badge Program Opens for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/non-exhibitor-industry-badge-program-opens-for-the-2025-aahks-annual-meeting/) - The AAHKS Industry Relations Committee developed this program to encourage start-up companies, others who don’t fit the exhibitor model or those who can’t exhibit when space is sold out, to purchase badges to attend the Annual Meeting. The program’s goal is to accommodate a select group of non-exhibitor attendees while preserving the Annual Meeting’s collegial atmosphere
- [Arthroplasty Implant Registry](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-implant-registry/) - 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 implants in preparation for revision procedures. AIR uses radiographic features to match
- [Reminder: Nominations for AAHKS Diversity Award](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-nominations-for-aahks-diversity-award-2/) - Do you know an AAHKS member who is dedicated to advancing diversity and improving access in hip and knee arthroplasty? This includes efforts to increase the representation of women and/or underrepresented minorities in the field, as well as work to reduce disparities in care through education, research or community outreach. If so, the Diversity Advisory
- [Re-Release: ABOS Part II Exam Q&A](https://www.aahks.org/re-release-abos-part-ii-exam-qa/) - In anticipation of the ABOS Part II Exams taking place July 20-23, YAG is releasing this Q&A to help those members preparing for the exam; good luck! In this episode Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by YAG Committee Members Peter A. Gold, MD and Connor A.
- [Swelling, Bruising and Healing After Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/swelling-bruising-and-healing-after-surgery/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Swelling and bruising is very common following orthopaedic surgery. So, inevitably surgeons are tasked with the question “my knee is swollen, is this normal and what should
- [Secure Your Spot at #AAHKS2025](https://www.aahks.org/secure-your-spot-at-aahks2025/) - Registration is open for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place early this year on Oct. 23-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, as well as for three special courses held on Friday, Oct. 23, prior to the start of the General Session. The Business of Total Joint Arthroplasty Course and
- [AT/JOA Call for Reviewers](https://www.aahks.org/at-joa-call-for-reviewers-2/) - Looking for ways to get more involved in research and help contribute to scholarly journals? JOA and AT are seeking qualified arthroplasty surgeons, researchers and surgeons-in-training to become peer reviewers. If you would like to be a part of JOA and AT, please email your statement of interest to Peer Review Editor Taylor Bowen at
- [Last Chance to Nominate Members for AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-nominate-members-for-aahks-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee/) - Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, July 18: Third Vice President (2026–2027) Treasurer (2026–2029) Two Members-at-Large (2026–2028) Three Nominating Committee Members (2026) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Nominate a colleague or yourself today. AAHKS members will vote on candidates at the Business Meeting at the 2025 AAHKS Annual
- [Award Opportunity for YAG Members](https://www.aahks.org/award-opportunity-for-yag-members-2/) - Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) is offering AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members the opportunity to submit their research for consideration for the Charles and Jerry Engh Best in Hip Research and Best in Knee Research Awards. Two outstanding manuscript submissions will be selected—one in each category—with each winner receiving a $2,500 prize and
- [Congress Passes Reconciliation Bill](https://www.aahks.org/congress-passes-reconciliation-bill/) - This week the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives both passed their Reconciliation Bill that includes a Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor (CF) increase of 2.5% for all physicians for 2026. The bill now heads to the President’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law today, July 4th. The House
- [Seeking Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee](https://www.aahks.org/seeking-nominations-to-the-aahks-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee/) - Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, July 18: Third Vice President (2026–2027) Treasurer (2026–2029) Two Members-at-Large (2026–2028) Three Nominating Committee Members (2026) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Nominate a colleague or yourself today. AAHKS members will vote on candidates at the Business Meeting at the 2025 AAHKS Annual
- [Listen to Latest Amplified Podcasts](https://www.aahks.org/listen-to-latest-amplified-podcasts/) - In a recent AAHKS Amplified Episode, Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Chair Zachary C. Lum, DO, interviews AAHKS members of Hispanic/Latino origin sharing stories about their journeys to arthroplasty, the influence of culture on their careers, and the role models and mentors involved in guiding them along the way. The episode builds on DAB efforts to
- [Most Popular News Stories in June](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-june-2/) - Registration for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting took the top position in June. Don’t wait to register for the biggest arthroplasty event of the year, taking place early this year, Oct. 23-26. Learn more. The June 30 FOCAL webinar on Mechanical vs. Kinematic Alignment was the next most popular link last month. View the library
- [Returning to Sports After Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/returning-to-sports-after-surgery/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]David G. Deckey, MD a member of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee moderated a very liberating conversation on returning to physical activity following arthroplasty surgery. Dr.
- [AAHKS Urges Senate to Pass Medicare Physician Payment Provisions](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-urges-senate-to-pass-medicare-physician-payment-provisions/) - This week, AAHKS joined a coalition of 75 national clinician and professional medical organizations to urge U.S. Senate leadership to include Medicare physician payment provisions from the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill (HR 1) in the Senate version. The letter highlights the urgency of addressing the broken Medicare physician payment system. While the provisions do
- [Call for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-nominations-to-the-aahks-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee-3/) - Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, July 18, 2025: Third Vice President (2026–2027) Treasurer (2026–2029) Two Members-at-Large (2026–2028) Three Nominating Committee Members (2026) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Nominate a colleague or yourself today. AAHKS members will vote on candidates at the Business Meeting during the General Session
- [Last FOCAL Webinar of 2024-2025 Academic Year](https://www.aahks.org/last-focal-webinar-of-2024-2025-academic-year/) - Mechanical vs. Kinematic vs. Functional Alignment Monday, June 30, 2025 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Register today for the last FOCAL webinar of the current academic year. Specifically geared for arthroplasty surgeons in training who are entering, currently in or recently finished their fellowship year, FOCAL webinars provide free, online access to top
- [Help Improve Online Learning Opportunities](https://www.aahks.org/help-improve-online-learning-opportunities/) - Have you participated in a remote AAHKS Annual Meeting Course online? AAHKS is seeking feedback from prior LEARN annual meeting attendees to gauge the impact of online CME offerings and help us improve the next iteration of our online learning platform. Share your feedback here – it only takes 2 minutes to complete.
- [CMS Announces Industry Pledge to Fix Prior Authorization](https://www.aahks.org/cms-announces-industry-pledge-to-fix-prior-authorization/) - This week Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz met with insurance industry leaders to discuss their pledge to ease the burden of prior authorization, which could affect 80% of Americans. The participating health insurers have pledged to: Standardize electronic
- [AAHKS Celebrates Member Diversity with Hispanic Population](https://www.aahks.org/hispanic-diversity/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]One charge of AAHKS’ Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) is to celebrate and highlight member diversity. The Hispanic/Latino culture is a unique ethnic group within the AAHKS membership.
- [The 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner - Guard Medical](https://www.aahks.org/2024-innovation-winner-guard/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Each year, all industry partners and exhibitors are encouraged to apply for the Industry Innovation Award. This is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the
- [Registration Now Open for Annual Meeting Courses](https://www.aahks.org/registration-now-open-for-annual-meeting-courses/) - Registration opened Monday, June 9, for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place early this year on Oct. 23-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. All arthroplasty surgeons, team members and guests are invited to register now and secure your room reservations at the Gaylord Texan. AAHKS hosts four special
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: AAHKS Position Statements](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-aahks-position-statements/) - AAHKS has developed a library of position statements as expressions of the association’s views on important subjects in arthroplasty, such as opioid use for the treatment of osteoarthritis, CDC guidelines on the use of antibiotics and removal of TKA from CMS’s inpatient-only list. While not intended to provide comprehensive subject reviews nor to provide medical
- [New YAG Augment Episode: Arthroplasty Implant Registry with Dr. Andrew Schwartz](https://www.aahks.org/new-yag-augment-episode-arthroplasty-implant-registry-with-dr-andrew-schwartz/) - Andrew M. Schwartz, MD, Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Secretary and Arthroplasty Implant Registry (AIR) Director, joins hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD in this episode of the Augment. They discuss what AIR is, how it functions and where it can go in the future. Dr. Schwartz talks about how AIR came
- [MIPS Performance Information Reviews Due June 25](https://www.aahks.org/mips-performance-information-reviews-due-june-25/) - Physicians can now preview their 2023 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance information on Medicare.gov and in the Provider Data Catalog (PDC). Physicians who find errors in their MIPS performance information may file a targeted review by June 25; similarly, physicians that want to opt-out of having MIPS data publicly posted must inform CMS by
- [Arthroplasty Implant Registry with Dr. Andrew Schwartz](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-implant-registry-with-dr-andrew-schwartz/) - Dr. Schwartz, YAG Secretary and AAHKS AIR Director, joins hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Gabrielli in this episode of the Augment. They discuss what the Arthroplasty Implant Registry (AIR) is, how it functions and where it can go in the future. Dr. Schwartz talks about how AIR came about during the COVID pandemic, collecting and
- [Registration for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is Now Open!](https://www.aahks.org/registration-for-the-2025-aahks-annual-meeting-is-now-open/) - Registration opened Monday, June 9, for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place early this year on Oct. 23-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. All arthroplasty surgeons, team members and guests are invited to register now to secure your room reservations at the Gaylord. AAHKS faculty and staff are
- [AAHKS Comments on CMS IPPS Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-cms-ipps-proposed-rule-6/) - This week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on its hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) proposed rule for fiscal year 2026. Our comments included general support for proposed increases to Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) for TJA and the creation of a DRG for PJI, while emphasizing
- [AT Highlights Powerful Data in 2024 AJRR Annual Report](https://www.aahks.org/at-highlights-powerful-data-in-2024-ajrr-annual-report/) - Arthroplasty Today has published its annual “Highlights of the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) Annual Report” article, which is free for AAHKS members to read online. The AJRR report includes data from 4.3 million TJA surgeries performed by nearly 5,000 surgeons across 1447 member sites across the country. Authors Christopher N. Carender, MD, Vishal Hegde,
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: Newest CPGs posted](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-newest-cpgs-posted/) - With input from several committees, including Practice Management and Advocacy, AAHKS has produced several Clinical Practice Guidelines (PGCs) specifically for hip and knee surgeons to use in their practices. Topics include optimal timing for TJA, Antirheumatic Drug Therapy and the use of several common pharmaceuticals during TJA, such as acetaminophen, tranexamic acid, opioids and gabapentinoids.
- [Reminder: Nominations for AAHKS Diversity Award](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-nominations-for-aahks-diversity-award/) - Do you know an AAHKS Member who is dedicated to advancing diversity and improving access in hip and knee arthroplasty? This includes efforts to increase the representation of women and/or underrepresented minorities in the field, as well as work to reduce disparities in care through education, research or community outreach. If so, the Diversity Advisory
- [Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions Hit Record High](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-abstract-submissions-hit-record-high/) - The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting was June 2, and AAHKS received a record number of abstract submissions this year, showcasing the rapid pace of discovery and innovation in arthroplasty. More than 2,200 original, unpublished research abstracts were successfully submitted and will be considered for 60 podium and 350 poster
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: Patient Education Resources](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-patient-education-resources/) - The AAHKS Patient Education website is a valuable source for patients and members of the public to access physician-reviewed, patient-friendly information about hip and knee pain. Redesigned and updated by the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee in 2024, the website showcases a sleek, modern design; improved navigation and content; and rapid response functionality. AAHKS
- [Most Popular Stories in May](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-stories-in-may/) - By far, the most-clicked resource in May was a primer developed by the AAHKS Health Policy Council to help members understand and use add-on code G2211, which for orthopaedic surgeons can apply at outpatient E/M visits when providing ongoing care related to a patient’s single, serious condition or complex condition. Interest in attending the Resident
- [Register for June FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-june-focal-webinar/) - Mechanical vs. Functional vs. Kinematic Alignment Monday, June 30 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Register here. This month’s FOCAL webinar addresses several popular alignment strategies in total knee arthroplasty, with subject matter experts providing their reasoning behind choosing each and hat indications they consider. Arthroplasty surgeons in training will learn how each alignment
- [Award Opportunity for YAG Members](https://www.aahks.org/award-opportunity-for-yag-members/) - Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) is offering AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members the opportunity to submit their research for consideration for the Charles and Jerry Engh Best in Hip Research and Best in Knee Research Awards. Two outstanding manuscript submissions will be selected—one in each category—with each winner receiving a $2,500 prize and
- [Last Call for #AAHKS2025 Abstracts](https://www.aahks.org/last-call-for-aahks2025-abstracts/) - The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is 11:59 p.m. Central on Monday, June 2. The Program Committee is seeking original, unpublished research abstracts for podium or poster presentations at #AAHKS 2025, taking place Oct. 23-26 in Dallas. Authors of abstracts selected for podium presentations will have the opportunity to submit
- [Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/now-accepting-nominations-for-2025-lawrence-d-dorr-md-humanitarian-award/) - Named in honor of the legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the AAHKS Humanitarian Award recognizes arthroplasty surgeons and other members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services and programs with a significant focus on musculoskeletal diseases and trauma, including the hip and knee, in the United States or abroad. The
- [AAHKS Journals Release New Research](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-journals-release-new-research/) - The June 2025 Journal of Arthroplasty was published this week, with the online table of contents available here. Commentary pieces in this month’s issue address the changing costs of total knee arthroplasty as well as how surgeons can address the current state of Medicare. The most recent Arthroplasty Today edition includes several articles on performing
- [Discover Your Member Benefits:  Access to Latest Orthopaedic Research](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-access-to-latest-orthopaedic-research/) - AAHKS membership dues include complimentary access to a premium, all-access subscription OrthoEvidence, a global online source for high quality orthopaedic evidence-based summaries, pre-appraised by orthopaedic medical experts, as well as over 3,600 ACE Reports from more than 360 journals around the world. To activate your free OrthoEvidence subscription, visit the “Check my Association” page and look
- [New Episode of The Cut Podcast](https://www.aahks.org/new-episode-of-the-cut-podcast/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty’s The Cut podcast brings additional focus onto recent articles published in the journal. Listen to the latest episode of The Cut to hear dynamic trio Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD summarize and comment on five articles from the April 2025 JOA edition covering a
- [JOA: The Cut; Special Edition April 2025](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-special-edition-april-2025-2/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut likes to cover and discuss articles that were recently published in the journal. For the month of April, we had the dynamic trio Kimberly
- [U.S. House Passes Reconciliation Bill and House & Senate  Reintroduce Bipartisan Access to Care Legislation](https://www.aahks.org/u-s-house-passes-reconciliation-bill-and-house-senate-reintroduce-bipartisan-access-to-care-legislation/) - This week the U.S. House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill that includes some health care provisions, including a potential MEI update for physicians for 2026. The American Medical Association has issued a statement on the bill, saying "The AMA appreciates that the bill adopted today addresses the problem of decreasing Medicare payment for physician
- [Save the Date for #AAHKS2025 Registration Opening](https://www.aahks.org/save-the-date-for-aahks2025-registration-opening/) - Registration for 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is scheduled to open on Friday, June 6! Access to the housing block at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas, will also open at that time. Taking place two weeks earlier than usual on Oct. 23-26, the 2025 AAKHS Annual Meeting is the largest
- [Call for Fall 2025 Research Proposals](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-fall-2025-research-proposals/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) invites AAHKS members to submit Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the fall 2025 grant cycle by the deadline of Friday, Aug. 1. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals, with final grant recipients announced at the AAHKS Annual Meeting (Oct. 23–26 in Dallas), where up
- [New Coding Resource for Utilizing CPT Code G2211](https://www.aahks.org/new-coding-resource-for-utilizing-cpt-code-g2211/) - The AAHKS Health Policy Council developed a primer to help members understand the add-on code G2211, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2024. While CMS intended this code primarily for use by primary care providers, this code may be applied by any clinician who bills Medicare when the proper conditions are met. For the orthopaedic
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: Practice Resources](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-practice-resources/) - Looking for more resources to help your office staff? The AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee, Practice Management Committee, Advocacy Committee and other volunteer leaders have worked over several years to assemble a library of practical information for AAHKS members to use in their practices every day. Included are clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for proper use of
- [Hear Latino & Hispanic Members Share Their Stories](https://www.aahks.org/hear-latino-hispanic-members-share-their-stories/) - AAHKS members with Latino and Hispanic heritage share their powerful experiences in a new video organized by the AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) and introduced by DAB Chair Zachary C. Lum, MD. Their stories showcase determination, adversity, struggle and perseverance, underscoring the rich heritage and contributions they’ve made as underrepresented minorities in surgery and celebrate
- [Accepting Nominations for Diversity Award](https://www.aahks.org/accepting-nominations-for-diversity-award/) - Do you know someone who is dedicated to advancing diversity and improving access in hip and knee arthroplasty? This includes efforts to increase the representation of women and/or underrepresented minorities in the field, as well as work to reduce disparities in care through education, research, or community outreach. If so, the Diversity Advisory Board invites
- [FOCAL Webinar on Knee Alignment Strategies - RESCHEDULED](https://www.aahks.org/focal-webinar-on-knee-alignment-strategies-rescheduled/) - Mechanical vs. Kinematic vs. Functional Alignment Monday, June 30, 2025 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central | 6:00 p.m. Mountain | 5:00 p.m. Pacific The upcoming FOCAL webinar has been rescheduled to Monday, June 30, and will be the final FOCAL webinar of the 2024-25 academic year. Join this webinar to learn about cutting-edge
- [Abstract Deadline Approaching on June 2](https://www.aahks.org/abstract-deadline-approaching-on-june-2/) - Just two weeks left to submit abstracts for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Oct. 23-26 in Dallas. The AAHKS Program Committee invites authors to submit original, unpublished research abstracts for podium or poster presentations. Authors of abstracts selected for podium presentations will have the opportunity to submit draft manuscripts for consideration for three
- [Discover Your Member Benefits: AAHKS Career Center](https://www.aahks.org/discover-your-member-benefits-aahks-career-center/) - AAHKS members seeking new employment opportunities or interested in seeing what’s out there have exclusive access to the AAHKS Career Center. Use your AAHKS web credentials to log into the site, where you can browse job listings, post your resume, apply for jobs and get job alerts in areas that interest you. The center also
- [AAHKS Collaborates on International Infection Conference](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-collaborates-on-international-infection-conference/) - AAHKS is in Istanbul, Turkey this week to co-brand the 3rd International Consensus Meeting on Infection (ICMI). This meeting brings together more than 1,000 surgeons and researchers from over 100 countries to develop a consensus document on protocol for treating infections in hip and knee surgery and other orthopaedic subspecialties. The nonprofit ICMI organization’s mission
- [#AAHKS2025 Coming Two Weeks Early](https://www.aahks.org/aahks2025-coming-two-weeks-early/) - Now that the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting has concluded, it is time to focus on the upcoming 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place two weeks earlier than usual Oct. 23-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas. Save the date for the largest arthroplasty conference of the year and mark your
- [Looking for Coding & Reimbursement Help for Your Practice?](https://www.aahks.org/looking-for-coding-reimbursement-help-for-your-practice/) - AAHKS has compiled a library of up-to-date coding resources to help your practice effectively bill for clinical time spent before, during and post-surgery. Visit the AAHKS Coding Resource Center to view webinars, guidelines and more addressing a variety of reimbursement issues, including presurgical optimization, E/M visits, using Principal Care Management (PCM) codes, the Mandatory CMS
- [Resident Course Applications Open May 13](https://www.aahks.org/resident-course-applications-open-may-13/) - Applications for the 2025 Resident Arthroplasty Course open on Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. Central. Created for senior residents who want to pursue a career in arthroplasty, the two-day Resident Course takes place Oct. 23-24 during the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting. It provides residents with hands-on lab training and traditional didactic learning, combined with
- [Shop AAHKS Gear While Supporting FARE](https://www.aahks.org/shop-aahks-gear-while-supporting-fare/) - Visit the AAHKS Online Shop to browse our collection of AAHKS-branded apparel and accessories. With a wide selection for adults, children, the home and practice, the AAHKS Shop has many options available for purchase. Profits from the Online Shop directly benefit the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE). FARE facilitates the AAHKS core values
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting Underway in Scottsdale](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting-underway-in-scottsdale/) - The 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting commenced this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Today's events included Day 1 of General Session, which included four symposia on current controversies in TKA and THA, PJI treatment and the range of knee articulations. Attendees also participated in two “Ask the Experts” case-based sessions and learned a series of “quick hitter”
- [New AAHKS Staff Hires](https://www.aahks.org/new-aahks-staff-hires/) - AAHKS is thrilled to welcome two new members to our team! Ajla Smajlovic is the new AAHKS Membership Specialist, who brings nearly 10 years of experience in health care in a variety of settings supporting patients and colleagues in meaningful ways. Outside of work, Ajla enjoys traveling and visiting family in Bosnia, and always up
- [Most Popular Stories in April](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-stories-in-april/) - Registration for the April 28 “Faculty vs. Fellows Case Conference” FOCAL webinar was the most popular link in April. A recording will be posted soon here. Information on submitting an abstract, both for innovative symposia and original research for podium/poster consideration, ranked second most popular in April. While the symposia deadline has passed, there is
- [AAHKS Writes Congress to Oppose Scope Creep](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-writes-congress-to-oppose-scope-creep/) - This week, AAHKS joined more than 100 other national and state medical societies in writing to Congressional leaders in strong opposition to S. 106/H.R. 539, the “Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025,” which would amend the Social Security Act’s definition of physicians to extend Medicare coverage for services furnished by chiropractors beyond the manual
- [One Week Until AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/one-week-until-aahks-spring-meeting/) - The 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting begins next week in Scottsdale, Ariz., and there are still a few spots remaining. Join this unique, small-group learning experience for top-tier education from renowned leaders in the field of arthroplasty. At the new "Ask the Experts" Sessions, Spring Meeting attendees will hear real-world case examples on primary total knee
- [Symposia Submission Deadline Next Week](https://www.aahks.org/symposia-submission-deadline-next-week/) - Just one week left to submit a proposal for cutting-edge, controversial or innovative topics to be presented as Symposia sessions at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. Symposia are interactive presentations providing multiple expert approaches to a common issue using videos, case presentations and moderated discussion. Symposia abstracts must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central on Thursday,
- [New Augment Episode on Value-Based Care and Practice Insurance](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-episode-on-value-based-care-and-practice-insurance/) - David S. Jevsevar, MD, MBA, Past Chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee and CEO of OrthoVirginia, joins hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and David C. Landy, MD, PhD in the newest Augment podcast episode. They discuss Dr. Jevsevar’s journey from small private practice to academic medicine and on to CEO of a large orthopaedic
- [FOCAL Webinar Reminder](https://www.aahks.org/focal-webinar-reminder/) - Faculty Vs. Fellows Case Conference April 28, 2025 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern This FOCAL webinar pits arthroplasty surgeons in training against established surgeons to compare approaches, techniques and outcomes. Arthroplasty fellows from Washington University will present challenging cases to attendings from different institutions to see if they can stump the experts.
- [Renew AAHKS Membership Before April 30 Deadline](https://www.aahks.org/renew-aahks-membership-before-april-30-deadline/) - Thank you to all members who have renewed AAHKS membership for 2025! For those who have yet to submit payment, your account is now past due and will be dropped by the end of April. Renew your membership today to support this mission and continue your access to the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and many
- [Value-Based Care and Practice Insurance with Dr. David Jevsevar](https://www.aahks.org/value-based-care-and-practice-insurance-with-dr-david-jevsevar/) - Dr. Jevsevar, Past Chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee and CEO of OrthoVirginia, joins hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Landy in this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Jevsevar’s journey from small private practice to academic medicine to CEO of a large orthopaedic practice. Discussion also touches on the importance and worth of
- [Two Week Until AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/two-week-until-aahks-spring-meeting/) - There are just two weeks remaining until the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting begins in Scottsdale on May 1 – and there are still a few spots remaining. If you’re an Arizona local or are looking for an upcoming opportunity to earn up to 15.5 CME credits, register for the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting to secure
- [Register for CME Webinar on Prior Authorization](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-cme-webinar-on-prior-authorization/) - Overcoming the Hurdles and Headaches of Prior Authorization in Your Practice April 22, 2025 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Don't miss next week’s CME webinar on Prior Authorization (PA), the pre-approval mechanism used by insurance providers. Moderators Michael P. Ast, MD and Adam J. Rana, MD, joined by faculty P. Maxwell Courtney, MD,
- [Start-up Exhibitor Program Accepting Applications](https://www.aahks.org/start-up-exhibitor-program-accepting-applications-2/) - An important part of the AAHKS Annual Meeting is bringing new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the exhibit floor for AAHKS attendees to evaluate. Yet, many start-up companies lack the budget for a booth at AAHKS. The AAHKS Industry Relations Committee (IRC) launched the start-up exhibitor program to allow select startups that have never
- [New Research Published in JOA and AT](https://www.aahks.org/new-research-published-in-joa-and-at/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty’s (JOA) May 2025 issue and Arthroplasty Today's (AT) April 2025 issue have both been published online. Highlights from the tables of content include articles addressing demographics of the fellowship match, oral antibiotics prophylaxis, a study on outcomes of metaphyseal cones and comparison of outpatient vs. inpatient TJA. Full-text articles from both
- [AT/JOA Call for Reviewers](https://www.aahks.org/at-joa-call-for-reviewers/) - Looking for ways to get more involved in research Looking for ways to get more involved in research and help contribute to scholarly journals? The JOA and AT are seeking qualified arthroplasty surgeons, researchers and surgeons-in-training to become peer reviewers. If you would like to be a part of the JOA and AT, please email
- [AAHKS Writes Congress and NIH about Orthopaedic Cuts](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-writes-congress-and-nih-about-orthopaedic-cuts/) - Last week AAHKS joined our orthopaedic colleagues in writing to Congress and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). First, we urged Congressional leadership to address Medicare Physician Payment reform, after the failure to do so at the end of 2024 and again at the start of 2025. Then we expressed our disappointment to Congressional leadership
- [Faculty Vs. Fellows Case Conference – April 28](https://www.aahks.org/faculty-vs-fellows-case-conference-april-28/) - 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern This month’s FOCAL webinar is an always popular event, a “Faculty Vs. Fellows” case conference pitting arthroplasty surgeons in training against established surgeons to compare approaches, techniques and outcomes. Several adult reconstruction fellows present challenging hip and knee surgery cases to attendings from different institutions, who will then
- [Special AIT Invitation to AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/special-ait-invitation-to-aahks-spring-meeting/) - AAHKS encourages arthroplasty surgeons in training (AITs) and senior residents to get early experience with the country’s top orthopaedic faculty at the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting. Take advantage of deeply discounted registrations rates specifically for early career surgeons and learn from many of the top leaders in the field of arthroplasty in an intimate and
- [Reminder to Submit Symposia Proposals](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-to-submit-symposia-proposals/) - The AAHKS Program Committee is looking for cutting-edge, controversial or innovative topics to be presented as Symposia sessions at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. Symposia are interactive presentations where expert faculty present approaches to a common issue or question and include a blend of differing styles and techniques, including videos, case presentations and discussions, with moderated
- [News from Operation Walk](https://www.aahks.org/news-from-operation-walk/) - On a mission trip last week to Panama City, Panama, arthroplasty surgeon volunteers from Operation Walk Denver provided 26 patients with life-changing joint replacement surgeries over four days. Operation Walk Denver is led by 2024 Humanitarian Award Winner Douglas A. Dennis, MD. AAHKS and OpWalk leaders met with representatives from Panama’s Ministry of Health and with
- [CME Webinar Focuses on Prior Authorization in Your Practice](https://www.aahks.org/cme-webinar-focuses-on-prior-authorization-in-your-practice/) - Join the next AAHKS CME webinar, 7 p.m. Central on April 22, to learn more about Prior Authorization (PA), the pre-approval mechanism used by insurance providers. Moderators Michael P. Ast, MD and Adam J. Rana, MD, joined by faculty P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA and Chad A. Krueger, MD, will discuss
- [Learn Periprosthetic Joint Infection Strategies at AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/learn-periprosthetic-joint-infection-strategies-at-aahks-spring-meeting/) - Taking place May 1-3 in Scottsdale, the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting includes a timely symposium on Periprosthetic Joint Infection, which will cover the latest methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating infections after THAs and TKAs. Moderator Matthew P. Abdel, MD and faculty Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, Linda I. Suleiman, MD, Yale A. Fillingham, MD
- [Most Popular Stories in March](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-stories-in-march/) - Visits to the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting page topped the list of most viewed content in March, with this year’s event evolving to feature more “quick hitter” surgical tips and direct case-based education from leading surgeons. News readers wanted to learn more about AAHKS Fellowship Recognition, clicking to see the 79 adult reconstruction fellowship programs
- [Nominate a Leader for AAHKS Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/nominate-a-leader-for-aahks-humanitarian-award-2/) - Founded in honor of legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the AAHKS Humanitarian Award recognizes arthroplasty surgeons and other members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services and programs with a significant focus on musculoskeletal diseases and trauma, including hip and knee, in the United States or abroad. The award recipient
- [Orthopedics This Week Covers 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/orthopedics-this-week-covers-2025-aahks-spring-meeting/) - Spring meeting Co-Chair Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, talked to Orthopedics This Week about the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting, built around the theme of “Restoring Lives, One Step at a Time.” Designed with the same scientific rigor as the Annual Meeting but capped at 250 attendees, the Spring Meeting gives surgeons a unique opportunity to learn
- [Deadline Approaching for AAHKS Fellowship Recognition](https://www.aahks.org/deadline-approaching-for-aahks-fellowship-recognition/) - Adult reconstruction fellowship programs have until April 1 to complete their applications for AAHKS Fellowship Recognition, which will be required for programs participating in the 2026 Orthopaedic Match. To date, 79 of more than 120 programs have achieved AAHKS Fellowship Recognition – see a full list here. AAHKS provides many resources for fellowship programs working
- [JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program Now Accepting Applications](https://www.aahks.org/joa-reviewer-mentorship-program-now-accepting-applications/) - Get trained by the best reviewers through the AAHKS JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program. This program helps arthroplasty fellows and new surgeons get started as journal reviewers by teaching them best practices in journal article peer review. Open to current adult reconstruction fellows and recent graduates, the JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program pairs each "mentee” with a
- [Clinical Webinar for Fellows & Young Surgeons](https://www.aahks.org/clinical-webinar-for-fellows-young-surgeons/) - Management of the Young Adult Hip: Arthroscopy, Hip Preservation and Arthroplasty Indications and Results Monday, March 31, 2025 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central Register Join faculty members Atul F. Kamath, MD, Christopher A. Potts, MD and Jeffrey K. Lange, MD for an overview of treatment options for the hip in young adult patients.
- [Support AAHKS Humanitarian Outreach](https://www.aahks.org/support-aahks-humanitarian-outreach/) - As part of its mission to be the global authority on hip and knee care, AAHKS provides leadership and funding for international medical mission trips through AAHKS Global Outreach (AAHKS-GO). This charitable foundation accepts contributions from national foundations, implants and supplies from the medical industry and helps provide administrative and logistical support to benefit Operation
- [New YAG Augment Episode with Dr. Antonia Chen](https://www.aahks.org/new-yag-augment-episode-with-dr-antonia-chen/) - Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, AAHKS First Vice President, joins hosts Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD and Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC in this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Chen’s recent appointment as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, creating a joint culture from residency through practice,
- [Don't Miss This Month's FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/dont-miss-this-months-focal-webinar-2/) - Management of the Young Adult Hip: Arthroscopy, Hip Preservation and Arthroplasty Indications and Results Monday, March 31, 2025 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central Join faculty members Atul F. Kamath, MD, Christopher A. Potts, MD and Jeffrey K. Lange, MD for an overview of treatment options for the hip in young adult patients. FOCAL
- [Interested in Becoming a Journal Reviewer?](https://www.aahks.org/interested-in-becoming-a-journal-reviewer/) - What does it take to review research submitted to the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) or Arthroplasty Today (AT)? AAHKS journal editors Michael A. Mont, MD (JOA) and Brett R. Levine, MD, MS (AT) hosted a recent Amplified podcast discussing why we review the articles, what makes a good review, grading, ideal turnaround time and how
- [Current Controversies in Primary THA Explored at 2025 Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/current-controversies-in-primary-tha-explored-at-2025-spring-meeting/) - A newly announced symposium at the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting will help practicing surgeons understand the latest data supporting common and controversial implant and surgical decisions for primary hip replacement. The agenda will cover whether cement still has a role in THA, collared cementless stems, manual instrumentation, evolving technologies and more. The Spring Meeting features
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting Start-up Exhibitor Program Now Open](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-start-up-exhibitor-program-now-open/) - An important part of the AAHKS Annual Meeting is bringing new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the exhibit floor for AAHKS attendees to evaluate. Yet, many start-up companies lack the budget for a booth at AAHKS. The AAHKS Industry Relations Committee (IRC) launched the start-up exhibitor program to allow select startups that have never
- [Orthopaedic Leadership with Dr. Antonia Chen](https://www.aahks.org/orthopaedic-leadership-with-dr-antonia-chen/) - Dr. Chen, AAHKS First Vice President, joins hosts Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Wolfstadt in this episode of the Augment, recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting. They discuss Dr. Chen’s recent appointment as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, creating a joint culture from residency through practice, being a woman
- [What it Takes to Be a Journal Reviewer](https://www.aahks.org/beingajournalreviewer/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]What does it take to be a journal reviewer? If you’re interested in becoming a reviewer, this is the podcast for you! Our journal editors Michael A.
- [2025-2026 AAHKS President Elected](https://www.aahks.org/2025-2026-aahks-president-elected/) - R. Michael Meneghini, MD, took office this week as the 2025-2026 President of AAHKS. Dr. Meneghini is the founder and CEO of the Indiana Orthopaedic Institute (IOI) and Chief Market Development Officer for Health Outcomes Performance Company; prior to founding IOI, Dr. Meneghini served as founder and director of the Indiana University Health Hip and
- [AAHKS Board Convenes in San Diego](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-board-convenes-in-san-diego/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors met on Wednesday, March 12 during the AAOS Annual Meeting in San Diego. At the meeting, AAHKS leaders celebrated the contributions of outgoing Board and Committee members whose terms concluded this week and welcomed a slate of new and returning AAHKS Committees and Council members. Representatives from the AAOS, Orthopaedic
- [New AAHKS Leaders Take Office](https://www.aahks.org/new-aahks-leaders-take-office-2/) - During the Board meeting this week, several new members officially began their terms on the AAHKS Board of Directors: Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc as Third Vice President and Ugonna N. Ihekweazu, MD and Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD as Members-at-Large. Matthew P. Abdel, MD, moved up to Second Vice President and Antonia F. Chen,
- [AAHKS Supports Arthroplasty Surgeons at AAOS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-supports-arthroplasty-surgeons-at-aaos-annual-meeting/) - AAHKS is onsite at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place March 10-14 in San Diego. AAHKS events hosted at the conference included a full day of arthroplasty-specific programming co-hosted with The Hip Society and The Knee Society; more than 400 surgeons are attending for Specialty Day on March 14.
- [Renew AAHKS Membership Before Deadline](https://www.aahks.org/renew-aahks-membership-before-deadline/) - Thank you to all members who have renewed AAHKS membership for 2025! For those who have yet to submit payment, your account is now past due and will be dropped by the end of April. Renew your membership today to support this mission and continue your access to the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and many
- [AAHKS Staff Changes](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-staff-changes/) - On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff, please join us in wishing Eileen Lusk the best with her next chapter - retirement! Eileen was our longest-standing employee and previously managed the Annual Meeting; she retired this week as Senior Membership Director. In her stead, Stella M.G. Whitney has been promoted to Director of
- [British Hip Society Recognizes AAHKS as Guest Society](https://www.aahks.org/british-hip-society-recognizes-aahks-as-guest-society/) - This week, AAHKS is in Harrogate, England as the Guest Society of the British Hip Society (BHS) for their Annual Scientific Meeting. The AAHKS delegation, led by President James I. Huddleston III, MD; First Vice President R. Michael Meneghini, MD; and Second Vice President Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA spoke on topics including outpatient arthroplasty,
- [Submit Your Abstract Today](https://www.aahks.org/submit-your-abstract-today/) - AAHKS is now accepting abstracts for consideration for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting program. AAHKS is seeking abstracts for both cutting-edge, interactive symposia presentations and original, unpublished research abstracts for podium and poster presentations. Don't miss your opportunity to contribute! Symposium abstracts are due May 1 and podium/poster abstracts are due June 3. Note: AAHKS
- [International Perspectives on Global Problem of PJI Session at AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/international-perspectives-on-global-problem-of-pji-session-at-aahks-spring-meeting/) - Just announced, the 2025 AAHKS Spring International Session will focus on periprosthetic joint infection standards of care in countries throughout the Americas. Titled “How Do We Treat PJI Infections in My Country: Patient, Surgeon, and Health System," the session takes place on Thursday, May 1 during the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. Join
- [Most Popular News Stories in February](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-february/) - Links to register and learn more about the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 1-3 in Scottsdale, were the most popular among members in February. Attendance is growing – secure your spot today. Next was the Jan. 30 co-branded AAHKS-British Hip Society Webinar, “Periprosthetic Fractures: Views from Both Sides of the Pond.” Watch a recording here.
- [AAHKS Legislative Retreat Focuses on Patient Access to Care](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-legislative-retreat-focuses-on-patient-access-to-care/) - Thirty AAHKS leaders convened in Washington, D.C. this week for the AAHKS Legislative Retreat, a two-day advocacy action event focused on maintaining patient access to hip and knee care, health care consolidation issues and advocacy planning for the new Administration. Staff and leaders from the AAHKS Board of Directors, Committees and Health Policy Fellowship met
- [Get Ready for the AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/get-ready-for-the-aahks-spring-meeting/) - Hip and knee arthroplasty surgeries are experiencing significant growth, driven by factors like an aging population, rising obesity rates and advancements in surgical techniques. Are you ready? The Spring Meeting, being held May 1-3 in Scottsdale, Arizona, can help expand your hip and knee arthroplasty knowledge and take your skills to the next level. Plan
- [Abstract Submission Opening Monday](https://www.aahks.org/abstract-submission-opening-monday/) - AAHKS will begin accepting abstracts for consideration for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting program on Monday, March 3. AAHKS is seeking abstracts for both cutting-edge, interactive symposia presentations and original, unpublished research abstracts for podium and poster presentations. Don't miss your opportunity to contribute! Symposium abstracts are due May 1 and podium/poster abstracts are due
- [Remember to Register for Specialty Day](https://www.aahks.org/remember-to-register-for-specialty-day/) - Join us on Friday, March 14, in San Diego, California, for The Hip Society / The Knee Society / AAHKS Specialty Day programming at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2025 Annual Meeting. A single registration provides you with access to the Hip/AAHKS and/or the Knee/AAHKS program and combined session, alongside the full AAOS
- [AAHKS Membership Renewal Reminder](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-membership-renewal-reminder-2/) - Have you renewed your membership for 2025? For those who have yet to submit payment, your account is now past due and in danger of termination. There are three ways to renew: Online: Login to the AAHKS website, click on “Renew” and enter payment information. You can select a one-time payment or sign up for
- [Spring Meeting Symposia Finalized](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-symposia-finalized/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Join us May 1-3 in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting and experience leading-edge presentations from international leaders in arthroplasty. Capped at 250 attendees, the meeting is an intimate gathering of faculty and surgeons emphasizing case-based
- [Take Action Now: Urge Congress to Fix Pay Cut](https://www.aahks.org/take-action-now-urge-congress-to-fix-pay-cut/) - Please take a few minutes to urge your Congressional Representative to co-sponsor new legislation to replace Medicare payment cuts with a 2% increase. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have introduced the “Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025”, which aims to reverse the current 2.83% Medicare cuts while implementing a near-2% update for 2025,
- [New YAG Augment with Dr. Linda Suleiman](https://www.aahks.org/new-yag-augment-with-dr-linda-suleiman/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC are joined by Linda I. Suleiman, MD, AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Chair, to discuss the growth of WIA and how diversity in arthroplasty can continue to grow and benefit surgeons and patients. Discussion also included the
- [WOGO Makes Strides in Tanzania](https://www.aahks.org/wogo-makes-strides-in-tanzania/) - Last week, the Women Orthopaedic Global Outreach (WOGO) Chapter of Operation Walk traveled to Arusha, Tanzania, to provide medical care at the Arusha Lutheran Medical Center. During the visit, the team screened 80 patients and performed 47 knee replacement surgeries. Thanks to WOGO’s partnership with Soles4Souls, all patients received new shoes. In addition, WOGO was
- [Reminder: FOCAL Webinar Next Week](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-focal-webinar-next-week/) - Antibiotic Spacer Options for PJI of the Hip and Knee Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Join this interactive webinar, specifically designed for early career arthroplasty surgeons and AITs, to explore different techniques and approaches for addressing PJI in the hip and knee, with special focus on complex cases and
- [Glycated Albumin as a Predictor of Outcomes in Primary TJA Patients](https://www.aahks.org/glycated-albumin-in-tja-patients/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our Digital Health Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and Committee Member William B. Kurtz, MD had the pleasure of speaking with Saad Tarabichi, MD about his
- [Diversity in Arthroplasty with Dr. Linda Suleiman  ](https://www.aahks.org/diversity-in-arthroplasty-with-dr-linda-suleiman/) - In this episode of the Augment recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting, hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Wolfstadt are joined by Dr. Suleiman, AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Chair and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern, to discuss the growth of WIA and how diversity in arthroplasty can continue to grow and benefit
- [Support Your Specialty on Your Day](https://www.aahks.org/support-your-specialty-on-your-day/) - Join us on Friday, March 14, in San Diego, CA, for The Hip Society / The Knee Society / AAHKS Specialty Day programming at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2025 Annual Meeting. A single registration provides you with access to the Hip/AAHKS and/or the Knee/AAHKS program and combined session, alongside the full AAOS
- [Spring Meeting Shaking Up Format](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-shaking-up-format/) - If you’ve attended the AAHKS Spring Meeting in past years, join us this year for a familiar yet refreshed experience, designed to enhance the learning experience and opportunities. New “ask the experts” interactive talks and topics have been added to the main session; still included are innovative Symposia providing the latest techniques and technologies in
- [AAHKS Writes Congress to Reverse 2025 Medicare Payment Cuts](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-writes-congress-to-reverse-2025-medicare-payment-cuts/) - This week AAHKS joined 130 other national and state medical societies in writing to urge Congress to include in the forthcoming March 2025 appropriations bill, provisions that both reverse the latest round of Medicare payment cuts and provide physicians with a meaningful payment increase that reflects ongoing inflationary pressures. We are urging support for the
- [Amplified Podcast Examines PJI Treatment Options](https://www.aahks.org/amplified-podcast-examines-pji-treatment-options/) - AAHKS Digital Health Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and member Nathaniel J. Nelms, MD spoke with AAHKS Past President Thomas K. Fehring, MD about his paper, “One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Treatment for Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Prospective, Randomized Trial,” which was presented at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Driven to understand why most U.S. standards
- [Latest Research Published Online](https://www.aahks.org/latest-research-published-online/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and Arthroplasty Today (AT) both have new issues published online. The March 2025 JOA includes a guest editorial from the AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) on using social media to enhance your practice and research on a diverse array of topics. The February 2025 edition of AT is a special
- [One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Treatment for Prosthetic Joint Infection](https://www.aahks.org/1stagevs2stagetreatment/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our Digital Health Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and Committee Member Nathaniel J. Nelms, MD had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas K.
- [Look Forward to Spring – 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/look-forward-to-spring-2025-aahks-spring-meeting/) - If six more weeks of winter don’t sound appealing, then secure your spot at the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting and look forward to a few days in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. Taking place May 1-3 at the beautiful Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, the Spring Meeting is a smaller gathering of arthroplasty surgeons and expert faculty
- [New Episode of The Cut!](https://www.aahks.org/new-episode-of-the-cut/) - Each month, the Journal of Arthroplasty’s (JOA): The Cut podcast provides in-depth discussion of articles recently published in the journal. For February’s episode, host Serena Taylor, MD was joined by Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD to discuss various studies conducted and how they may or may not
- [Most Popular News Stories in January](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-january/) - Registration for a collaborative webinar as part of the British Hip Society’s “Global Reach” series, which presented three diverse cases and different approaches to each from a British and American perspective. Watch the recording. Once registration opened in January, clicks to register for the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting rose to the second most-clicked link. AAHKS
- [Be Counted – Complete AAHKS Census Today](https://www.aahks.org/be-counted-complete-aahks-census-today/) - The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) continues to collect demographic data on AAHKS membership to better understand the racial and ethnic makeup of the organization. The data you provide will help us: Better understand you and your needs as a member. Promote inclusivity and diversity in AAHKS membership and leadership. Create pathways for members to
- [JOA: The Cut Special Edition February 2025](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-special-edition-february-2025/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Each month, the Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut likes to cover and discuss recent articles that were published in the journal. For the month of February, our host Serena Taylor,
- [AAHKS Submits Prior Authorization Comments to CMS](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-submits-prior-authorization-comments-to-cms/) - This week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for their proposed rule, Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Our comments consist of ensuring effective and robust enforcement of utilization management and prior authorization (PA) regulations applicable to Medicare Advantage
- [Industry Innovation Award Winners Subject of New Podcasts](https://www.aahks.org/industry-innovation-award-winners-subject-of-new-podcasts/) - Each year, AAHKS presents its competitive “Industry Innovation Award” to selected industry partners in recognition of cutting-edge innovation in the field of orthopaedic hip and knee arthroplasty by exhibitors. Both winners of the 2024 Industry Innovation Award are featured in two new Amplified podcasts: Guard Medical CEO Machiel van der Leest and Director of Marketing
- [Registration Open for Next FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/registration-open-for-next-focal-webinar/) - Antibiotic Spacer Options for PJI of the Hip and Knee Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Join this interactive webinar, specifically designed for early career arthroplasty surgeons and AITs, to explore different techniques and approaches for addressing PJI in the hip and knee, with special focus on complex cases and
- [Last Chance to Apply for Education and Research Grants!](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-apply-for-education-and-research-grants/) - The AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program, supported by Industry Patrons Zimmer Biomet, Stryker and J&J MedTech, awards grants to fellowship programs to help them standardize curriculum, improve training and financially support training nationally. Applications must be received by Feb. 5. Learn more and apply here. The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE)
- [Visit the New AAHKS LEARN Platform](https://www.aahks.org/visit-the-new-aahks-learn-platform/) - This fall, AAHKS transitioned to a new online learning platform to better meet our members’ needs of more online learning opportunities, improved functionality and easier access to virtual learning. The improved LEARN platform is now up and running, with more content and developments coming soon. Visit LEARN to view recordings of recent AAHKS webinars and
- [The 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner - Solenic Medical](https://www.aahks.org/the-2024-aahks-industry-innovation-award-winner-solenic-medical/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Each year, all industry partners and exhibitors are encouraged to apply for the Industry Innovation Award. This is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the
- [Invitation to the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/invitation-to-the-2025-aahks-spring-meeting/) - AAHKS Treasurer and 2025 Spring Meeting Co-Chair James A. Browne, MD, invites arthroplasty surgeons looking for a different learning experience to join us May 1-3 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Not your typical didactic medical conference, the Spring Meeting is designed to be a collegial gathering of no more than 250 surgeons & faculty built around small-group
- [New Augment Episode: “The AAHKS Presidency with Dr. Huddleston”](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-episode-the-aahks-presidency-with-dr-huddleston/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Joshua C. Rozell, MD, Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD and Freddy Yang, MD are joined by James I. “Hutch” Huddelston III, MD, 2024-2025 AAHKS President, to discuss how he become involved with AAHKS, from abstract submission to joining the Advocacy Committee and his work there. Dr. Huddleston also discusses
- [FARE Grant Applications Due Soon](https://www.aahks.org/fare-grant-applications-due-soon/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) is still accepting applications for its Spring 2025 grant cycle. Don’t wait to apply – the deadline for submission of the Letter of Intent (LOI) is Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. The AAHKS Research Committee will review all LOIs, and applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision
- [AAHKS-BHS Webinar Reminder](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-bhs-webinar-reminder/) - Periprosthetic Fractures - Views from Both Sides of the Pond! Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2025 1:00 p.m. Central | 2:00 p.m. Eastern Join the British Hip Society (BHS) and AAHKS for a jointly hosted webinar as part of BHS’ “Global Reach” educational series. Moderators Satish Kutty, FRCS, Anil K. Gambhir, MD and Jeffrey B. Stambough, MD
- [AAHKS Fellowship Program Grant Funds Available](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-fellowship-program-grant-funds-available/) - The AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program awards grant money to Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Programs, supported by Industry Patrons Zimmer Biomet, Stryker and J&J MedTech, to address targeted areas of improvement such as patient optimization, diverse patient populations and advanced technologies in joint arthroplasty. The long-term goal is to standardize curriculum, improve training and
- [The AAHKS Presidency with Dr. Huddleston](https://www.aahks.org/the-aahks-presidency-with-dr-huddleston/) - In this episode of the Augment recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting, hosts Dr. Rozell, Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Yang are joined by Dr. Huddleston, the 2023-2024 AAHKS President, to discuss how he become involved with AAHKS, from abstract submission to joining the Advocacy Committee and his work there. Dr. Huddleston also discusses how impressed
- [Special Pricing for Early Career Surgeons](https://www.aahks.org/special-pricing-for-early-career-surgeons/) - AAHKS invites arthroplasty fellows and senior residents (PGY 4-5) to join us at the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting. This unique educational event offers a special opportunity for early career surgeons to be exposed to and learn from many of the top leaders in the field in an intimate and collegial environment. The Spring Meeting, capped
- [Special Edition of JOA: The Cut! Podcast](https://www.aahks.org/special-edition-of-joa-the-cut-podcast/) - Listen to Peter A. Gold, MD, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Bryan D. Springer, MD, Marney Reid, BS and Dana L. Jacoby, MBA discuss articles recently published in the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) covering risk management, value-based care, surgeon compensation and employment models as they share their thoughts and insight on how these bundle base-care models
- [New Arthroplasty Today EIC and Deputy EIC](https://www.aahks.org/new-arthroplasty-today-eic-and-deputy-eic/) - AAHKS is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett R. Levine, MD, MS as Editor-in-Chief of Arthroplasty Today (AT) and Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc as Deputy Editor-in-Chief, both for five-year terms. AT publishes on the clinical and scientific content of hip and knee joint replacement in an open-access, online format and was recently added
- [Don’t Forget to Claim Your CME](https://www.aahks.org/dont-forget-to-claim-your-cme-2/) - CME credits have been posted to AAHKS accounts for attendees of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, in person or virtual. Please log in to your member account and select the “Claim CME Credit” page. You will see the 2024 Annual Meeting listed, as well as any other recent AAHKS CME events, and you can claim
- [Don't Miss Next Week's FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/dont-miss-next-weeks-focal-webinar-2/) - PFRs, DFRs, TFRs: When, Who, Why & How? Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central Brett L. Hayden, MD, Aldo M. Riesgo, MD, FAAOS and Peter A. Surace, MD will each address PFR, DFR and Total femurs, focusing on indications, high-yield tips and tricks, and more. Moderator Michael R. Bloomfield, MD
- [JOA: The Cut Special Edition January 2025](https://www.aahks.org/special-edition-january-2025/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this special episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Peter A. Gold, MD, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Bryan D. Springer, MD, Marney Reid, BS and Dana
- [New Year, New Strategic Plan](https://www.aahks.org/new-year-new-strategic-plan/) - Last year following their Leadership Retreat, the AAHKS Board of Directors approved a new 2025-2027 Strategic Plan with an updated Mission, “Excellence in hip and knee care” and Vision, “To be the definitive global authority in hip and knee care”. We are committed to access for all to the highest quality hip and knee care,
- [Call for Research Proposals](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-research-proposals-2/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) invites initial applications for its Spring 2025 grant cycle. The deadline for submission of the Letter of Intent (LOI) is Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. AAHKS Research Committee will review all LOIs, and applicants will be notified of the decision within two weeks. Those selected to advance will
- [Register for Collaborative AAHKS-BHS Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-collaborative-aahks-bhs-webinar/) - Periprosthetic Fractures - Views from Both Sides of the Pond! Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2025 1:00 p.m. Central | 2:00 p.m. Eastern Join the British Hip Society (BHS) and AAHKS for a jointly hosted webinar as part of BHS’ “Global Reach” educational series. Moderators Satish Kutty, FRCS, Anil K. Gambhir, MD and Jeffrey B. Stambough, MD
- [New Amplified Podcast Episode Highlights TJA Technology](https://www.aahks.org/new-amplified-podcast-episode-highlights-tja-technology/) - At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, David G. Deckey, MD, Cody C. Green, MD and Kevin A. Sonn, MD, all members of the AAHKS Patient & Public Relations Committee, discussed different types of technology used during joint replacement surgery. Topics included manual technique, computer navigation and robotic systems, with speakers discussing the pros and cons
- [Technology in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/techintka/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, David G. Deckey, MD, Cody C. Green, MD and Kevin A. Sonn, MD all members of the AAHKS Patient Education Committee
- [Happy New Year from AAHKS!](https://www.aahks.org/happy-new-year-from-aahks/) - AAHKS hopes all members, their families, institutions and patients enjoyed a healthy holiday season and are looking forward to a bright new year. Ensure you stay connected to your orthopaedic community by renewing your AAHKS membership for 2025. There are three ways to renew: Email: Electronic invoices were sent on Nov. 26 to all email
- [Secure Your Spot at 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/secure-your-spot-at-2025-aahks-spring-meeting/) - Registration is now open for the AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place May 1-3, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Arthroplasty surgeons, faculty and exhibitors will convene at this case-based meeting, designed to equip practicing orthopaedic surgeons with novel techniques and cutting-edge strategies related to hip and knee replacement. Five breakout sessions give attendees ample opportunity to ask
- [Register for January FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-january-focal-webinar/) - PFRs, DFRs, TFRS: When, Who, Why & How? Jan. 20, 2025 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Faculty members Michael R. Bloomfield, MD, Brett L. Hayden, MD, Aldo M. Riesgo, MD, FAAOS and Peter A. Surace, MD will address PFR, DFR and Total femurs, focusing on indications, high-yield tips and tricks, and more.
- [AAHKS Diversity Mentorship Opportunity](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-diversity-mentorship-opportunity-3/) - The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Mentorship Program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color by matching trainees and early practice surgeons with established professional mentors who help support them as they begin their careers. Applicants must be eligible Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) or Candidate members of AAHKS and an
- [Fellowship Grant Application Portal Opens](https://www.aahks.org/fellowship-grant-application-portal-opens/) - The AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program awards grant money to Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Programs to address targeted areas of improvement, including patient optimization, high risk patients, diverse patient populations, registry-based research and advanced technologies in joint arthroplasty. Supported by Industry Patrons Stryker and J&J MedTech, the total amount to be granted to each
- [Last Weekly News of 2024 & Happy Holidays from AAHKS!](https://www.aahks.org/last-weekly-news-of-2024-happy-holidays-from-aahks/) - AAHKS wishes all members and their families, health care teams and patients a healthy & happy holiday season. This will be the final edition of the AAHKS Weekly News in 2024. Look for the first News email of 2025 on Friday, Jan. 5. We look forward to another great year for arthroplasty to come!
- [Spring Meeting Registration Launches](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-registration-launches/) - Registration is now open for the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place May 1-3, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Arthroplasty surgeons, faculty and exhibitors will convene at this case-based meeting, designed to equip practicing orthopaedic surgeons with novel techniques and cutting-edge strategies related to hip and knee replacement. Five breakout sessions give attendees ample opportunity to
- [Most Popular News Stories of the Year](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-of-the-year/) - With a weekly email to all AAHKS members, it’s no surprise that links to our Annual and Spring Meeting pages, journals and social media channels garner the most traffic. Next to those common destinations, there were several resources and opportunities offered exclusively to AAHKS members that topped the most-popular list for 2024: Access to the
- [Don’t Forget to Claim Your CME](https://www.aahks.org/dont-forget-to-claim-your-cme/) - CME credits have been added to AAHKS accounts for those individuals who attended the recent Annual Meeting either in-person or virtually. Please log in to your AAHKS member account and select the “Claim CME Credit” page. You will see the 2024 Annual Meeting listed, as well as any other recent AAHKS CME events, and you
- [AAHKS Membership Renewal Reminder](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-membership-renewal-reminder/) - All AAHKS membership renewal notices for the 2025 calendar year have been sent, as the 2024 membership term ends on Dec. 31. There are three ways to renew: Email: Electronic invoices were sent on Nov. 26 to all email addresses on file with AAHKS. Online: Login to the AAHKS website, click on “Renew” and enter
- [Planning the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting with Dr. Jonathan Vigdorchik](https://www.aahks.org/planning-the-2024-aahks-annual-meeting-with-dr-jonathan-vigdorchik/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Yang are joined by Dr. Vigdorchik, the 2024 AAHKS Program Chair, to discuss the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, starting with how Dr. Vigdorchik got into arthroplasty, then into AAHKS and finally to the program committee. Dr. Vigdorchik shares the steps to preparing the program,
- [Most Pressing Issues Facing Clinical Practice CME Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/most-pressing-issues-facing-clinical-practice-cme-webinar/) - The health care landscape is constantly evolving, a reality felt acutely by hip and knee arthroplasty surgeons. As we head into a new year, another round of reimbursement cuts, and an uncertain legislative and regulatory environment, successful surgeons will remain informed and proactive. This webinar, taking place Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Central, will
- [Spotlight on 2024 Clinical Research Award Paper](https://www.aahks.org/spotlight-on-2024-clinical-research-award-paper/) - At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the 2024 Clinical Research Award was presented to Simon W. Young, MBChB, FRACS, MD and co-authors for the paper, “Intraosseous Regional Diclofenac for Post-Op Pain Management in Total Knee Arthroplasty.” The award is given annually in recognition of outstanding clinical research in the field of hip and knee arthroplasty. The
- [AAHKS Membership Renewal Notice](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-membership-renewal-notice-2/) - All AAHKS membership renewal notices for the 2025 calendar year have been sent, as the 2024 membership term ends on Dec. 31. There are three ways to renew: Email: Electronic invoices were sent on Nov. 26 to all email addresses on file with AAHKS. Online: Login to the AAHKS website, click on “Renew”
- [AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program Accepting Applications](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-fellowship-recognition-program-accepting-applications/) - AAHKS has opened the application portal for all fellowship programs seeking to achieve AAHKS Recognition. Launched in 2024, the Recognition Program defines a common set of standards that participating arthroplasty programs must meet and a formal process for recognizing adherence to such standards. Overseen by the AAHKS Fellowship Committee, the program’s overarching goal is to
- [Year-End Giving? Consider FARE](https://www.aahks.org/year-end-giving-consider-fare-2/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education, or FARE, facilitates the AAHKS mission to advance patient care through leadership in education. FARE grants of up to $50,000 are given out twice a year, all thanks to donations from the orthopaedic community. As you’re finishing any year-end giving, please consider supporting FARE. Your contribution supports research
- [2024 Clinical Research Award Winner](https://www.aahks.org/2024-clinical-research-award-winner/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Shaun P. Patel, MD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD sat down to speak with the winner of the 2024 Clinical Research
- [2024 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award Winner](https://www.aahks.org/2024-surgical-technique-award-winner/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Shaun P. Patel, MD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD sat down to speak with the winners of the 2024 Surgical Techniques
- [2024 James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award Winner](https://www.aahks.org/2024-james-rand-award-winner/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Shaun P. Patel, MD and Matthew W. Bullock, DO sat down to speak with the winner of the 2024 James
- [Spotlight on 2024 Rand Award Paper](https://www.aahks.org/spotlight-on-2024-rand-award-paper/) - At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA accepted the 2024 James A. Rand, MD Young Investigator’s Award for the original research paper, “What is the Safest and Most Effective Dose of Intravenous (IV) Dexamethasone in TKA? A Multicenter Prospective RC.” This award recognizes young investigators who demonstrate clinical excellence in knee-related
- [Register for December FOCAL Learning Opportunity](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-december-focal-learning-opportunity/) - Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Research & Innovation from the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Join Program Chairs Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD (2024), Leonard T. Buller, MD (2025) and Nicholas A. Bedard, MD (2026) as they discuss highlights from last month’s AAHKS Annual Meeting. Award-winning research papers will be presented,
- [Most Popular News Stories in November](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-november/) - The opportunity to apply to serve on an AAHKS Committees took to top position in November, with more views than any other News story. While the submission period has ended, learn more about AAHKS committees here. With the 2024 Annual Meeting as our largest yet, it’s no surprise that the AAHKS meeting website once again
- [New Amplified: What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Mandatory CMS TEAM APM](https://www.aahks.org/new-amplified-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-mandatory-cms-team-apm/) - AAHKS Advocacy Committee Chair Adam J. Rana, MD, Vice Chair P. Max Courtney, MD and Member Chad A. Krueger, MD discuss the basics of the upcoming mandatory CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) program, including what you need to know and watch out for in the program. Topics include where the mandatory model will take
- [Be #AAHKSProud!](https://www.aahks.org/be-aahksproud/) - As part of the premier organization of arthroplasty surgeons and professionals, the AAHKS Member logo is especially created for your use to proudly showcase on your practice websites, business cards, patient materials and more. It's one way to show you support your specialty organization and belong to one of the greatest groups of surgeons practicing
- [Mandatory CMS TEAM APM: What You Need to Know](https://www.aahks.org/mandatory-cms-team-apm-what-you-need-to-know/) - AAHKS Advocacy leaders discuss the basics of the upcoming mandatory CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) program, including what you need to know and watch out for in the program. Topics include where the mandatory model will take place, who the model conveners will be, the potential effect of not including ASCs in the model,
- [Save the Date for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/save-the-date-for-the-2025-aahks-annual-meeting/) - The 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is taking place two weeks earlier next year, so mark your calendars to attend #AAHKS2025 on Oct. 23-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort. We’ve broken attendance records for two consecutive years and continue to evolve the event to better meet the arthroplasty profession’s changing needs. Didn’t attend #AAHKS2024? See what
- [Spotlight on 2024 Surgical Techniques Award Winner](https://www.aahks.org/spotlight-on-2024-surgical-techniques-award-winner/) - J. Ryan Martin, MD, and co-authors Aleksander P. Mika, MD, Courtney E. Baker, MD, Stephen M. Engstrom, MD, Jaquelyn S. Pennings, MD, Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc and Jacob M. Wilson, MD received the 2024 AAHKS Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award at #AAHKS2024 for their paper, “Synovial Fluid Metal Ion Levels and Diagnose Aseptic
- [Reminder: Apply to Serve on AAHKS Committees](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-apply-to-serve-on-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 still accepting applications for open positions (see a list of all AAHKS committees here). The application period will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST)
- [New YAG Augment: Difficult Patient Discussions with Dr. Matthew Austin](https://www.aahks.org/new-yag-augment-difficult-patient-discussions-with-dr-matthew-austin/) - In this episode of The Augment, hosts Joshua C. Rozell, MD and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by Matthew S. Austin, MD to discuss how to have difficult discussions with patients about preparing for, having and recovering from surgery. This includes touching on modifiable or potentially modifiable risk factors, seeing patients seeking a second
- [Congratulations to AT Top Reviewers](https://www.aahks.org/congratulations-to-at-top-reviewers/) - Ashton H. Goldman, MD of Uniformed Services University and Joshua P. Rainey, MD of the University of Utah were recently named Arthroplasty Today's 2024 Reviewers of the Year. Dr. Goldman and Dr. Rainey were honored at the Arthroplasty Today Editorial Board Meeting held during the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting. On behalf of Editor-in-Chief Gregory J.
- [Difficult Patient Discussions with Dr. Matthew Austin](https://www.aahks.org/difficult-patient-discussions-with-dr-matthew-austin/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Rozell and Dr. Bernstein are joined by Dr. Austin to discuss how to have difficult discussions with patients about preparing for, having and recovering from surgery. This includes touching on modifiable or potentially modifiable risk factors, seeing patients seeking a second or third opinion, setting patients’ expectations
- [#AAHKS2024 Breaks Attendance Record](https://www.aahks.org/aahks2024-breaks-attendance-record/) - To all orthopaedic surgeons, team members, industry partners and guests who attended the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, both in person and virtually, thank you for participating in the largest arthroplasty event of the year. Your support helped break attendance records for the second year in a row, with more than 5,100 attendees this year! We
- [Accepting Applications for AAHKS Committees](https://www.aahks.org/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). The application period will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST)
- [Take Action on Physician Payment Reform](https://www.aahks.org/take-action-on-physician-payment-reform/) - Thank you to those who have already taken the time to write their Congressional Representatives. If you have not already done so, please click here to write your Representative today to ask them to support the “Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act” (H.R. 10073)! This bipartisan legislation seeks to eliminate the looming 2.8% payment
- [AAHKS Comments on MA Prior Auth Information Collection Request](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-ma-prior-auth-information-collection-request/) - This week, AAHKS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Parts C and D Oversight and Enforcement Group in response to its Information Collection Request on Medicare Part C Utilization Management Annual Data Submission and Audit Protocol Data. The aim of the letter is to ensure effective and
- [FOCAL Learning Opportunity](https://www.aahks.org/focal-learning-opportunity/) - Managing Bone Loss in Revision THA and TKA Nov. 18, 2024 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Join FOCAL Vice Chair George N. Guild III, MD, and faculty members P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, Peter K. Sculco, MD and Linda I. Suleiman, MD for a free educational webinar specifically designed for arthroplasty surgeons in
- [AAHKS General Session Concludes](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-general-session-concludes/) - The General Session of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting continued today, with Papers 40-57 presented in two sessions focused on health policy and revision THA. The two final symposia addressed “Strategies for Achieving Success in the CMS PROMs Program” and “Pelvic Reconstruction for Complex Bone Defects in Revision THA.” During this morning’s AAHKS Business Meeting,
- [Clinical Award-Winning Authors Recognized](https://www.aahks.org/clinical-award-winning-authors-recognized/) - Three outstanding papers were presented with AAHKS Clinical Awards at the Annual Meeting: The James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award was presented to Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA, for the paper “What is the Safest and Most Effective Dose of IV Dexamethasone in TKA? A Multicenter Prospective RCT.” (Presented by Matthew P. Abdel, MD) The
- [Humanitarian and Other Awards](https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian-and-other-awards/) - James I. Huddleston III, MD, presented the 2024 AAHKS Presidential Award to Gregory J. Golladay, MD, for his invaluable contributions to AAHKS publications, particularly his leadership on the AAHKS Publications Committee and as Arthroplasty Today Editor-in-Chief, navigating the journal through great changes and adapting to the evolving dynamics of the publishing industry. The Lawrence D.
- [Keynote Speaker Damon West](https://www.aahks.org/keynote-speaker-damon-west/) - AAHKS welcomed Damon West as the keynote speaker at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting yesterday in Dallas. A life-changing encounter steering this former Division I starting quarterback and Congressional worker onto a different path involving addiction, prison and, ultimately, a remarkable comeback. Attendees at #AAHKS2024 heard from this author of The Coffee Bean: A Simple
- [...And That’s a Wrap on #AAHKS2024](https://www.aahks.org/and-thats-a-wrap-on-aahks2024/) - The 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting officially adjourns today. Preliminary numbers show more than 5,000 registered attendees, breaking last year’s attendance record. Thank you to all attendees, speakers, industry partners and guests who contributed to the meeting's success and impact. Within the next week, staff will validate attendance and registrations numbers and post CME credit in
- [AAHKS General Session Continues](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-general-session-continues/) - The General Session of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting reconvenes today at 6:55 a.m. with welcome remarks from 2024 AAHKS Program Chair Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD. Today’s symposia cover complex topics in arthroplasty, including "Patient Preoperative Optimization: How to Do It and How to Be Paid for the Work,” “Management of PJI: No Longer a
- [Ask The Experts & Additional Learning Sessions](https://www.aahks.org/ask-the-experts-additional-learning-sessions/) - Four panels of leading hip and knee surgeons hosted the “Ask the Experts” Case Sessions at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, focused on Primary Hip, Revision Hip, Primary Knee and Revision Knee. One of the most popular events during the Annual Meeting, these sessions facilitate peer-to-peer discussion centered around complicated or unusual cases from both
- [Take Action - Tell Congress to Avert Payment Cuts!](https://www.aahks.org/take-action-tell-congress-to-avert-payment-cuts/) - As we reported earlier this week, Reps. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and six of their Congressional colleagues introduced the "Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act" (H.R. 10073). This bipartisan legislation seeks to eliminate the looming 2.8% payment cut and provide a 1.8% payment update in 2025, an actual payment increase equal
- [Special Courses Enhance #AAHKS2024 Education](https://www.aahks.org/special-courses-enhance-aahks2024-education/) - As part of the Annual Meeting, AAHKS hosted four special courses on Friday, providing a full day of programming (and in some cases CME) tailored to specific interests of orthopaedic hip and knee surgeons, researchers and staff. The Orthopaedic Team Member course was chaired by Vasili Karas, MD, MS, and co-chaired by Charles P. Hannon,
- [Spotlight on Industry Partners](https://www.aahks.org/spotlight-on-industry-partners/) - The more than 150 exhibiting companies participating in the Exhibit Hall/Learning Center are an invaluable part of the Annual Meeting, promoting the latest technology and innovations and providing additional educational and networking opportunities. The Industry Symposia schedule of 29 separate sessions showcased new products and technologies designed to enhance the practice of hip and knee
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting Events Welcome AIT Members](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-events-welcome-ait-members/) - On Thursday, Nov. 7, 150 residents attended the hands-on Resident Lab Course, a unique learning experience designed to expose PGYIII and IV orthopedic surgeons to the field of arthroplasty with hands-on training implanting and cementing. Next, residents, medical students and fellows attended the Resident & Student Symposium. This new event featured 10 top-rated poster presentations,
- [Celebrating Diversity in Arthroplasty at #AAHKS2024](https://www.aahks.org/celebrating-diversity-in-arthroplasty-at-aahks2024/) - The AAHKS Humanitarian Committee and Diversity Advisory Board worked with Nth Dimensions to co-host a “Clinical Correlations and Bioskills” workshop for local Dallas-area minority high school students yesterday. This early exposure helps encourage underrepresented groups visualize a career for themselves in arthroplasty and medical sciences. The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) hosted a Hip Revision
- [AAHKS General Session Begins Today](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-general-session-begins-today/) - The General Session of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting begins today at 3:00 p.m. with welcome remarks from AAHKS President James I. Huddleston III, MD. Today’s symposia cover complex topics in knee arthroplasty, such as “How to Manage Intraoperative Complications During Primary TKA” and “A Comprehensive Approach to Stiffness in TKA,” and papers 1-10 (out
- [Board Meeting Reports](https://www.aahks.org/board-meeting-reports/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors convened yesterday during the 2024 Annual Meeting. Committee chairs provided video reports to update the Board on recent activities; these videos are playing throughout the Gaylord Texan to keep membership apprised of accomplishments and new initiatives designed to benefit them. The FARE Board of Directors discussed ways to expand research
- [AJRR Annual Report 2024 Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/ajrr-annual-report-2024-now-available/) - This year’s American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) Annual Report features data from 3.7 million+ hip and knee procedures, including primary and revision arthroplasty procedures, performed between 2012-2023. Learn how this information can guide clinical decision making to improve the quality of care, patient safety and treatment outcomes at your site. Download the guide online. AJRR
- [#AAHKS2024 Starts Today!](https://www.aahks.org/aahks2024-starts-today/) - The 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting starts today in Dallas, with nearly 5,000 arthroplasty surgeons, 200+ expert faculty members, 150 exhibiting companies, 60 Podiums and 350+ scientific posters. Today’s schedule includes industry symposia, a Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Lab Course, Young Arthroplasty Group Educational Panel, hands-on learning and research presentations for residents and students, and much
- [Explore Virtual Scientific Poster Exhibition](https://www.aahks.org/explore-virtual-scientific-poster-exhibition/) - The 2024 AAHKS Scientific Poster Exhibition opened today, featuring the 100 top posters selected from more than 300 submissions. Attendees onsite in Texas can view them in the Longhorn Exhibit Hall C-F. Virtual attendees and anybody interested in seeing new research can view all posters on the AAHKS ePoster website from any internet-connected device. Read
- [AAHKS Supports Bipartisan Physician Payment Reform Bill](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-supports-bipartisan-physician-payment-reform-bill/) - Last week Congressman Greg Murphy, MD introduced the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, to support physicians and protect access to care for Medicare beneficiaries. AAHKS joined 130 other health care organizations in supporting introduction of the bill, which would eliminate the 2.8% conversion factor cut and provide a 50% MEI (inflationary) update
- [Visit the AAHKS Shop – In Person or Online](https://www.aahks.org/visit-the-aahks-shop-in-person-or-online/) - The "pop-up" AAHKS Shop opens today in Dallas during the AAHKS Annual Meeting! Stop by the third floor starting at 2:00 p.m. today and running through 5:00 p.m. Saturday to browse the collection of AAHKS-branded apparel and accessories, with many options in adults, children, the home and practice. Not attending #AAHKS2024? Visit the AAHKS Online
- [AAHKS Board of Directors Endorses Nominating Committee Candidates](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-board-of-directors-endorses-nominating-committee-candidates-2/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors is pleased to endorse the slate of candidates presented by the 2024 Nominating Committee. The election will take place during the Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, Nov. 10, prior to the start of the General Session of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Third Vice President (2025–2026): Gregory G. Polkowski II,
- [Just Two Weeks Until 2024 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/just-two-weeks-until-2024-annual-meeting/) - The 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 6-10 in Dallas, is rapidly approaching – and registration numbers indicate it may be the largest yet. This year’s meeting includes new events, based on attendee feedback, designed to enhance and expand opportunities for arthroplasty surgeons and team members. Start your meeting experience with Thursday’s International Reception, co-hosted by
- [New Universal Interview Date for Fellowships](https://www.aahks.org/new-universal-interview-date-for-fellowships/) - To streamline processes related to interviews for applicants and programs, AAHKS has approved a new policy encouraging adult reconstruction fellowship programs to release interview invitations to applicants on a common date each year. Using feedback from stakeholders and aligning with other orthopaedic subspecialties, the new policy will allow applicants to efficiently choose their preferred interviews,
- [Annual Meeting – Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-3/) - Innovations in Technology, the CORI Surgical System Today Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Smith+Nephew Join this exciting session showcasing the innovative CORI Surgical System, featuring the groundbreaking CORI Digital Tensioner and CORIOGRAPH, the first approved robotic system indicated for revision total knee arthroplasty. The CORI Digital Tensioner uniquely quantifies soft
- [AAHKS Board of Directors Endorses Nominating Committee Candidates](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-board-of-directors-endorses-nominating-committee-candidates/) - We are pleased to provide you with this report of the 2024 AAHKS Nominating Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS. The Nominating Committee selected a slate of candidates for the open positions of Third Vice President, two Members-at-Large and three members of the 2025 Nominating Committee. The Committee considered all members
- [Contribute to 2024 Annual Meeting Practice Poll](https://www.aahks.org/contribute-to-2024-annual-meeting-practice-poll/) - This biannual poll of AAHKS Annual Meeting attendees gathers information on current practices in perioperative and intraoperative management of primary THA and TKA. Attendees respond to questions using the AAHKS mobile app audience response system, with real-time display of results. Moderator Daniel J. Berry, MD, will weave in comparisons of the current year's responses to
- [New YAG Augment: Building Efficiency in an Arthroplasty Practice](https://www.aahks.org/new-yag-augment-building-efficiency-in-an-arthroplasty-practice/) - In this episode of The Augment podcast, hosts Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Joshua C. Rozell, MD are joined by Raymond H. Kim, MD to discuss building efficiency in an arthroplasty practice. Discussion includes not only finding ways to be efficient in the operating room, but also building a great surgical team, getting
- [FOCAL Webinar Announcement](https://www.aahks.org/focal-webinar-announcement/) - Direct Anterior Approach THA: Pearls and Pitfalls for your First 50 Cases Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern All AITs and new arthroplasty surgeons are invited to join this month’s FOCAL webinar on the direct anterior approach to hip surgery. Faculty members Peter A. Gold, MD, Adam S. Olsen,
- [Annual Meeting – Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-2/) - Innovations in Technology, the CORI Surgical System Today Thursday, Nov. 7, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Smith+Nephew Join us for an exciting session showcasing the innovative CORI Surgical System, featuring the groundbreaking CORI Digital Tensioner and CORIOGRAPH, and the first approved robotic system indicated for revision total knee arthroplasty. The CORI Digital Tensioner uniquely
- [Last Chance to Attend YAG OITE Review Course](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-attend-yag-oite-review-course/) - Tuesday, Oct. 22 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 each year to orthopaedic residency programs in November. Register now for next week's comprehensive overview of this annual exam and learn
- [Annual Meeting Housing Update](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-housing-update/) - Registration for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting continues to break records! While the AAHKS room block at the Gaylord is officially sold out, many other properties in the area are still available. The reduced AAHKS room block rate has been extended until Monday, Oct. 21 at partnering hotels – view the list of additional housing
- [Reminder: Register Now for YAG OITE Review Course](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-register-now-for-yag-oite-review-course/) - Tuesday, Oct. 22 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 each year to orthopaedic residency programs in November. Register now for a comprehensive overview of this annual exam and learn how
- [Annual Meeting – Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium/) - “ASC: Strategic Partnerships in the ASC: Insights from the Frontlines” Sponsored by J&J Medtech Join this symposium to hear from a panel of arthroplasty surgeons discuss J&J MedTech’s capabilities specifically for the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in three key pillars: Clinical, Operational and Financial. VELYS RAS is uniquely positioned as a robotic knee solution for
- [Most Popular News Stories in September](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-september/) - The 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting website took the number one position once again this month. With registrations ahead of last year’s numbers, the 2024 Annual Meeting may be our largest yet – and certainly among the best. Register here. Second-most popular in September was the new AAHKS patient education website, https://hipkneeinfo.org. Share this new arthroplasty
- [Building Efficiency in an Arthroplasty Practice](https://www.aahks.org/building-efficiency-in-an-arthroplasty-practice/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Rozell and Dr. Wolfstadt are joined by Dr. Kim to talk about building efficiency in an arthroplasty practice. Dr. Kim discusses his training and where his approach to efficiency came from early in his career. He shared important pieces to building efficiency, which includes developing repeatable approaches
- [Full Annual Meeting Schedule Announced](https://www.aahks.org/full-annual-meeting-schedule-announced/) - The full schedule for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting has been published online. Featuring eight Symposia, 60 original research presentations, six awards and 120+ industry partners, you don’t want to miss the largest arthroplasty event of the year! In addition to 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the General Session, attendees can earn up
- [Invitation to Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/invitation-to-women-in-arthroplasty-wia-symposium/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee is presenting a networking lunch symposium during the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Titled “Disrupt the Narrative: Leadership through Self-Definition,” the event will offer practical steps to reclaim your story and lead with unmatched authenticity from Keynote Speaker Aiko Berthea, an executive coach and author. Saturday, Nov. 9 during
- [Perioperative Pain Management in TJA](https://www.aahks.org/perioperative-pain-management-in-tja-2/) - In this “Legends of Arthroplasty” episode of the Augment, hosts Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and David C. Landy, MD, PhD are joined by Jennifer M. Hah, MD, MS and James S. Khan, MD, MSc, FRCPC to discuss research in perioperative pain specific to total joint arthroplasty. They start with chronic painful total knee
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-11/) - “Make Your ASC an Efficient Machine” Friday, Nov. 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet Efficiency in an ASC can lead to greater cost savings and help make surgeon practices more sustainable; however, knowing how to implement changes for great efficiency can be a challenge. Join this panel of ASC surgeons
- [AAHKS Members Invited to Movement is Life Summit](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-members-invited-to-movement-is-life-summit/) - Movement Is Live if offering AAHKS members complimentary registration to its 2024 Annual Summit, "Health Equity: Solutions from Healthcare Leaders," Nov. 14-15 in Atlanta. This collaborative event brings together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to discuss health equity challenges and actionable solutions, featuring nationally known expert speakers on health disparities and social determinants of health. Summit
- [JOA: The Cut with Jeremy M. Gililland, MD](https://www.aahks.org/the-cut-with-jeremy-m-gililland-md/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this special episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Serena Taylor, MD and Peter A. Gold, MD sat with special guest Jeremy M. Gililland, MD
- [Perioperative Pain Management in TJA](https://www.aahks.org/perioperative-pain-management-in-tja/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Wolfstadt and Dr. Landy are joined by Dr. Hah and Dr. Khan, anesthesiologist and pain management physicians, to discuss research in perioperative pain specific to total joint arthroplasty. They start with chronic painful total knee patient where the pain can’t be easily identified, potential sources of chronic
- [AAHKS Visits Capitol Hill](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-visits-capitol-hill-2/) - This week, AAHKS representatives participated in the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) in Washington, DC. As part of the conference, leaders met with more than a dozen Congressional offices to discuss support for inflation updates to physician payments, averting payment cuts, prior authorization reform and more. AAHKS participants included Health Policy Council Chair Adam J.
- [Residents: Register Now for YAG OITE Review Course](https://www.aahks.org/residents-register-now-for-yag-oite-review-course/) - Tuesday, Oct. 22 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 each year to orthopaedic residency programs in November. Register now for a comprehensive overview of this annual exam and learn how
- [Join the Conversation on Race in Orthopaedics](https://www.aahks.org/join-the-conversation-on-race-in-orthopaedics/) - Attend this year’s Annual Meeting diversity event to learn ”What’s Missing from the Conversation About Race in Orthopaedics.” Sponsored by the AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) and industry partners, register for this unique event to hear from leaders in orthopaedics talk about their institutional and personal efforts to make the field more inclusive, diversified and
- [FOCAL Webinar – Monday, Sept. 30, 2024](https://www.aahks.org/focal-webinar-monday-sept-30-2024/) - Balancing in Revision TKA 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central | 6:00 p.m. Mountain | 5:00 p.m. Pacific Faculty members Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Thorston M. Seyler, MD, PhD, Jeremy M. Gililland, MD and Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA will address the diagnosis of flexion instability and common technical mistakes that can
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-10/) - Robotics in Revision Knee Surgery Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 12:30 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Smith+Nephew This session showcases the CORI Surgical System, the first robotic system indicated for revision TKA, in combination with the LEGION Revision Knee System. This image-free solution assists with joint-line restitution, defect management, accurate bone removal and balancing through the full
- [AAHKS Writes Congress in Support of Physician-Owned Hospitals](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-writes-congress-in-support-of-physician-owned-hospitals/) - Last week, AAHKS joined 85 national and state medical societies to write Congress in support of House Resolution 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. This bill would create critical physician hospital ownership exemptions for communities that face the greatest demand for additional hospital services. H.R. 9001 would allow physician ownership
- [Last Call for Applications – Become an AAHKS Health Policy Fellow](https://www.aahks.org/last-call-for-applications-become-an-aahks-health-policy-fellow/) - Submit your application for the 2025–2026 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship by Monday, September 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have completed a fellowship and are within the first four years of their clinical practice.
- [Reminder: Tell Congress to Support Physician Payment Updates!](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-tell-congress-to-support-physician-payment-updates/) - House Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) are leading a letter calling on House leadership to stop unsustainable Medicare cuts to physicians. If you have not already done so, now is a critical time to reach out to your Representative in Congress and urge them to sign the letter by Friday, September 27.
- [Orthopedic Network News Guide is Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/orthopedic-network-news-guide-is-now-available/) - The “2024 Hip and Knee Implant Review” is now available to AAHKS members. This annual issue, published by Orthopedic Network News (ONN), includes side-by-side comparisons of implant pricing among various manufacturers. The new edition also features a 2024 hip and knee implant price comparison, the editorial, “Joint Preservation: Maintaining Joint Health to Prevent or Delay
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-9/) - Protect Your Implant: International Consensus on Optimizing Wound Closure in TKA and THA Thurs., Nov. 8, 2024 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by J&J MedTech Join this discussion regarding recent international consensus publications on the best practices in wound closure and incision management. Learn techniques and technologies to improve wound complication rates, closure time, cosmesis,
- [Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Announcement](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-keynote-speaker-announcement/) - AAHKS is pleased to announce Damon West as the keynote speaker at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 7–10 in Dallas, Texas. West, an influential figure in the realms of resilience and transformation, has worn numerous hats – from being a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas to working in the
- [AAHKS Comments on CMS PFS and OPPS/ASC Proposed Rules](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-cms-pfs-and-opps-asc-proposed-rules/) - This week, AAHKS submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule for calendar year 2025. CMS has again proposed cuts to all physicians due to expiring temporary increases and decreases in conversion factor. With only an approximately 0.28% reduction in reimbursement for TJA services, this
- [2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Awards Now Open for Entries](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-industry-innovation-awards-now-open-for-entries/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors and Industry Relations Committee (IRC) are pleased to announce the opening of the submission portal for the 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Awards. This program is designed to recognize product, service and procedure innovations introduced during the past 12 months. The award is a competitive product award open only to companies
- [Call for JOA & AT Peer Review Volunteers](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-joa-at-peer-review-volunteers/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and Arthroplasty Today (AT) are seeking qualified arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons-in-training to become peer reviewers for one or both journals. If you would like to be a part of the JOA and AT peer review process and help ensure publication of original, high-quality research, please email your statement of interest
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-8/) - Strategic Partnerships in the ASC: Stories from the Frontlines Friday, November 8, 2024 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech J&J MedTech (formerly known as DePuy Synthes) aims to partner with arthroplasty surgeons practicing in Ambulatory Surgical Centers with clinical, operational and financial tools. Attend this symposium to learn more about VELYS
- [Annual Meeting Symposium Announced](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-symposium-announced/) - Kevin B. Fricka, MD, invites you to attend the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting held in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 7-10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Dr. Fricka is the moderator of Symposium III, “Patient Preoperative Optimization: How to Do It and How to Be Paid for the Work.” Hear faculty experts will address
- [Most Popular Stories in August](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-stories-in-august/) - The 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting website took the number one position once again this month. With registrations ahead of last year’s numbers, the 2024 Annual Meeting may be our largest yet – and certainly among the best. Register here. In second place, the newly relaunched AAHKS Patient Education website provides an easier-to navigate informational resource
- [Still Time to Apply for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/still-time-to-apply-for-aahks-health-policy-fellowship/) - The 2025–2026 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship will be accepting applications through Saturday, Sept. 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have completed a fellowship and are within the first four years of their clinical practice.
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-7/) - 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, ROSA hip and ROSA knee. Visit the AAHKS meeting website to view the complete
- [Annual Meeting Course Agendas Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-course-agendas-now-available/) - Agendas for two of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Special Courses are now posted online. The Orthopaedic Team Member Course and Business of TJA Course both take place on Friday, Nov. 8, and provide 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. These additional educational opportunities will enhance your annual meeting experience and are accepting registrations. Register
- [AAHKS Launches New Patient Education Website](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-launches-new-patient-education-website/) - We are excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned AAHKS Patient Education website, a resource for your patients and members of the public who are experiencing hip and knee pain. Our goal was to create a home for the hip and knee joint replacement patient experience. New to the site are several features,
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-6/) - Make Your ASC an Efficient Machine 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Friday, Nov. 8 Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet Efficiency in your ASC can lead to cost savings and help make your practice more sustainable. However, knowing how to implement changes for great efficiency can be a challenge. Join this panel of ASC surgeons to learn
- [Two Webinar Opportunities Next Week](https://www.aahks.org/two-webinar-opportunities-next-week/) - Monday, August 26 at 7 p.m. Central, “Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships.” Four AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members who are also arthroplasty fellowship directors will take questions and provide perspectives on applying for adult reconstruction fellowships, including letters of recommendation, choosing where to apply, tuning-up your CV and creating your rank list.
- [Apply for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/apply-for-aahks-health-policy-fellowship/) - The 2025–2026 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications through Saturday, Sept. 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have completed a fellowship and are within the first four years of their clinical practice.
- [New Augment Episode Features “Legend” Dr. Thomas Vail](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-episode-features-legend-dr-thomas-vail/) - In this “Legends of Arthroplasty” episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Peter A. Gold, MD are joined by AAHKS Past President Thomas P. Vail, MD to discuss how an engineering background led him to arthroplasty and arthritis research, what the future may hold for better treating and understanding osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis
- [Join AAHKS & Receive Annual Meeting Discount](https://www.aahks.org/join-aahks-receive-annual-meeting-discount/) - Membership in AAHKS provides valuable interaction with a collegial community centered around the latest innovation, challenges and opportunities to improve the overall quality of your practice. Make sure your membership is up to date to ensure continued access to all of the benefits of AAHKS membership, included highly discounted registration rates for the 2024 AAHKS
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-5/) - Efficiencies Surrounding the OR: Pain Management, Scheduling, and Reimbursement Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Smith+Nephew and Avanos Join us for a symposium where leading experts will explore innovative strategies to enhance surgical efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and discuss the challenges of practice management in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). The event
- [Delphi Study on Wound Closure & Dressing Management](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-may-2024-meeting-with-two-experts/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this special episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD spoke with experts Antonia F. Chen, MD,
- [“Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past President Dr. Thomas Vail](https://www.aahks.org/legends-of-arthroplasty-with-past-president-dr-thomas-vail/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Gold are joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Vail to discuss how an engineering background led him to arthroplasty and arthritis research, what the future may hold for better treating and understanding osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis, the evolution of arthroplasty treatment through his career, changing
- [AAHKS Summary of CMS IPPS and TEAM Final Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-summary-of-cms-ipps-and-team-final-rule/) - CMS recently released the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ final rule for the fiscal year 2025 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for acute and long-term care, which includes the Innovation Center’s Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) final rule. This mandatory episode-based alternative payment model will commence in January 2026 and include lower extremity
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-4/) - “High Risk Implant Procedures: A Global Approach to Incision Risk Management” Thursday, November 7, 2024 Sponsored by Molnlycke Health Care Periprosthetic orthopedic surgery infections pose significant challenges, with surgical site infections remaining one major concern despite advancements in techniques and prophylactic measures. This session will explore how to identify and screen for risk factors common
- [Most Popular News Stories in July](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-july/) - With registration well ahead of last year, it comes as no surprise that the AAHKS Annual Meeting website was the most-clicked link in all of July. Many AAHKS members were interested in serving, with the opportunity to nominate for AAHKS Committees was the second highest ranking link. Third was a story announcing the first 62
- [Reminder: Submit Abstracts for AT Health Inequity Issue](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-submit-abstracts-for-at-health-inequity-issue/) - There are only a few days left to submit your manuscript proposal to Arthroplasty Today for the upcoming supplement on health equity research in the field of adult hip and knee arthroplasty. Health disparities like higher risks, complications and poorer outcomes disproportionately affect Black, Hispanic and other minority patients. Achieving health equity requires us to
- [ABOS Celebrates 90 Years](https://www.aahks.org/abos-celebrates-90-years/) - The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) was established in 1934 at the Palmer House in Chicago, the same place where ABOS Oral Examinations take place today. As the longest-standing national certifying board for orthopaedic surgeons, the ABOS has evolved over the last 90 years to provide meaningful board certification true to its mission of
- [Submit Your Abstract: Arthroplasty Today Health Equity Special Issue](https://www.aahks.org/submit-your-abstract-arthroplasty-today-health-equity-special-issue/) - Arthroplasty Today is partnering with industry on a special edition devoted to health equity research in adult hip and knee reconstruction. Health disparities like higher risks, complications and poorer outcomes disproportionately affect Black, Hispanic and other minority patients. Achieving health equity requires us to look deeper into the root causes of these disparities and social
- [AAHKS Summary of Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-summary-of-physician-fee-schedule-proposed-rule/) - CMS released both the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (OPPS & ASC) proposed rules. CMS proposes a 2025 conversion factor, upon which all Medicare physician payments are based, of 32.3562, representing a reduction of 2.8% from 2024 levels. Reductions in
- [First FOCAL Webinar for 2024-25 Academic Year](https://www.aahks.org/first-focal-webinar-for-2024-25-academic-year/) - “Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships” August 26, 2024 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Four AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members who are also arthroplasty fellowship directors will serve as the faculty panel, taking questions directly from webinar participants. They'll also provide perspectives on applying for adult reconstruction fellowships, including letters of
- [Questions About Unionization? We Have You Covered.](https://www.aahks.org/questions-about-unionization-we-have-you-covered/) - Wondering how physician unionization may affect you and your practice? The AAHKS Advocacy Committee has developed a primer on unionization for physicians, addressing who may be eligible to unionize, how to do so and what that might mean for your practice and patients. Click here to read the Primer.
- [FARE Research Proposal Reminder](https://www.aahks.org/fare-research-proposal-reminder/) - Only a few days left to submit applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle! Applications are due by August 12, 2024, and will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee in August. Those invited to move forward will then submit a full proposal for final review, and winners will be
- [Take Time to Attend CME Webinar on Physician Wellness](https://www.aahks.org/take-time-to-attend-cme-webinar-on-physician-wellness/) - “Put on YOUR Oxygen Mask First: Prioritizing Surgeon Health” Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central | 6:00 p.m. Mountain | 5:00 p.m. Pacific To best care for patients, physicians must first care for themselves. Yet arthroplasty surgeons have high rates of work-related injuries, stress and burnout. Attend this webinar to
- [Do You Have a “One Size Fits All” Approach to PJI?](https://www.aahks.org/do-you-have-a-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-pji/) - A cutting-edge symposium at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting will explore new methods for treating periprosthetic joint infection outside of the traditional two-stage approach. Symposium Moderator Yale A. Fillingham, MD, will lead discussion on newer approaches to PJI management and the nuances for each, from patient selection to expectations. See why this topic is more
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-3/) - Revision TJA: Technologies, Trends, Tips, and Tricks 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Enovis Learn more about Enovis’ exciting developments in the outpatient setting, techniques and case discussion. This session will include several didactic and interactive presentations on trends and technologies in revision TJA featuring Enovis’ EMPOWR Revision Knee® and EXPRT® Revision Hip systems
- [Last Chance to Apply to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-apply-to-the-aahks-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee/) - Applications for nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, August 2, 2024: Third Vice President Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Propose a colleague or apply yourself today. The Nominating Committee will meet and select a slate of nominees. AAHKS members will vote at the
- [Special The Cut Episode on Delphi Wound Closure](https://www.aahks.org/special-the-cut-episode-on-delphi-wound-closure/) - Hear hosts Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD interview experts Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Michael A. Mont, MD about an international study on wound closure and dressing management for TKA. It aimed to identify and address critical evidence gaps in wound management in TKA. Using the Delphi method, this study
- [AAHKS Signs On to Physician Payment Reform Letter](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-signs-on-to-physician-payment-reform-letter/) - This week, AAHKS joined 125 specialty and state societies to write Congressional leadership, urging prioritization and advancement of several key bills and legislative proposals that provide greater fiscal stability for physicians and reform key elements of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). The current Medicare Physician Payment System (MPPS) is increasingly unsustainable and
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-2/) - Advances in Preventing and Treating Surgical Site Infection: PHMB, A New Class of Agent Friday, November 8, 2024 7:30–9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Innovice Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) remains the most significant, unsolved problem for arthroplasty surgeons and their patients. Irrigation with antimicrobial agents has proven effective in reducing the incidence, but a new generation of
- [REMINDER: Call for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-call-for-nominations-to-the-aahks-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee-2/) - Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, August 2, 2024: Third Vice President Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Nominate a colleague or yourself today. AAHKS members will vote on candidates at the Business Meeting during the General Session of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting.
- [New Augment Episode Discusses Arthroplasty Today YAG Special Issue](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-episode-discusses-arthroplasty-today-yag-special-issue/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD, Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC, David C. Landy, MD, PhD and Peter A. Gold, MD are joined by former YAG Chair and Arthroplasty Today Special Issue Editor Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc to discuss how the Special Issue came about and highlights a
- [Call for Research Proposals!](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-research-proposals/) - Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, August 12, 2024. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision will be made two weeks following. Those invited to move forward will then
- [YAG Special Issue of Arthroplasty Today Out Now!](https://www.aahks.org/yag-special-issue-of-arthroplasty-today-out-now/) - In this episode of the Augment, YAG leaders discuss the Arthroplasty Today Young Arthroplasty Group Special Issue, which is out now! The Special Issue was edited by former YAG Chair Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum. The group discusses how the Special Issue came about and highlights a few of the articles. Check out the Special Issue and listen
- [Call for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee ](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-nominations-to-the-aahks-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee-2/) - Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, August 2, 2024: Third Vice President Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Nominate a colleague or yourself today. AAHKS members will vote on candidates at the Business Meeting during the General Session of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting.
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium ](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium/) - TMINI® Miniature Robotic System: Exploring Choice and Efficiency with Open Platform, Handheld Robotics Friday, November 8, 2024 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Think Surgical Join us while we conduct a live surgical demonstration of the TMINI® Miniature Robotic System. Learn how this state-of-the-art handheld, wireless robotic system can seamlessly integrate into
- [New Amplified for Your Patients  ](https://www.aahks.org/new-amplified-for-your-patients/) - In a recording for AAHKS Amplified, Zachary C. Lum, DO, Obinna O. Adigweme, MD and Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS address a question often asked by patients “Do I Need a Hip or Knee Replacement?” Although it seems like a simple question to respond to, it’s actually very difficult to answer. How they approach, address
- [Wear Your Support for AAHKS & Support FARE ](https://www.aahks.org/wear-your-support-for-aahks-support-fare-2/) - Show your support for AAHKS with branded gear from the AAHKS online shop. If you’ve ever wanted to sport the AAHKS logo in support of the orthopaedic surgeon community, visit the AAHKS online apparel shop. With many options in men, women and unisex categories—polo shirts, hoodies, pullovers and more—as well as accessories like hats and
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Non-Exhibitor Industry Badge Program Launches](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-non-exhibitor-industry-badge-program-launches/) - The AAHKS Industry Relations Committee recognized that limiting industry participation at the AAHKS Annual Meeting to exhibitors-only might constrain start-up companies and others who may not fit the exhibitor model. The Non-Exhibitor Industry Badge Program provides these potential attendees with a way to apply to participate in the meeting. To be considered for attending the AAHKS
- [Are you Asking Yourself "Do I Need a Hip or Knee Replacement?"](https://www.aahks.org/do-i-need-a-hip-knee-replacement/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In a very special recording of AAHKS Amplified, three leading orthopaedic surgeons Zachary C. Lum, DO, Obinna O. Adigweme, MD and Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS
- [In Memory of AAHKS Emeritus ED Bob Hall](https://www.aahks.org/in-memory-of-aahks-emeritus-ed-bob-hall/) - AAHKS received word this week that former Executive Director of the association Robert A. Hall passed away June 4, 2024, at age 78. Bob served as AAHKS Executive Director from 2008–2013, directly preceding and working closely with current Executive Director Michael J. Zarski, JD to ensure a smooth transition for the organization. Known for his unique sense
- [2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Symposium Announced](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-annual-meeting-symposium-announced/) - Join your colleagues in arthroplasty at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting for expert hip and knee case discussions, more than 60 original research presentations, 300+ posters and eight cutting-edge symposia, including the newly announced “Patient Preoperative Optimization – How to Do It and How to Be Paid for the Work.” Moderator Kevin B. Fricka, MD
- [Register for Upcoming CME Webinar: “Put on YOUR Oxygen Mask First: Prioritizing Surgeon Health”](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-upcoming-cme-webinar-put-on-your-oxygen-mask-first-prioritizing-surgeon-health/) - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central | 6:00 p.m. Mountain | 5:00 p.m. Pacific To best care for patients, physicians must first care for themselves. Yet arthroplasty surgeons have high rates of work-related injuries, stress and burnout. Attend this webinar to learn strategies to optimize your mental, physical and social
- [JOA Publishes New Research Online](https://www.aahks.org/joa-publishes-new-research-online/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has published the July edition online, with physical copies mailed to AAHKS members. Content includes an editorial on how sex and gender are reported in orthopaedic journals, commentary on social determinants and depression screening in TJA, and many original research articles. Read the current issue here.
- [Practice Resources for Daily Use](https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources-for-daily-use/) - Thanks to volunteer surgeons offering their time and expertise, many practice management and patient education resources are available for members to use in their practices every day. This practical information includes clinical practice guidelines, coding resources, performance measures and guides to help surgeons deal with risk assessment, noncompete clauses and federal guidelines. Learn more.
- [Contribute Your Voice at 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/contribute-your-voice-at-2024-aahks-annual-meeting/) - Register for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 7–10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, to add your data to the biennial “Practice Norms in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty" live poll, conducted by Daniel J. Berry, MD, director of the Core Center for Clinical Research in Total Joint Arthroplasty (CORE-TJA)
- [AT Publishes Special YAG Issue](https://www.aahks.org/at-publishes-special-yag-issue/) - The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) and Arthroplasty Today have published a collaborative issue of the journal featuring papers authored by YAG members. As 2022-23 YAG Chair Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc wrote in the edition’s editorial, “This YAG-Arthroplasty Today special issue was designed as an opportunity for YAG members to showcase their research endeavors.
- [50 Newly AAHKS-Recognized Fellowship Programs](https://www.aahks.org/50-newly-aahks-recognized-fellowship-programs/) - The AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program launched in 2024 to promote a common set of standards for adult reconstruction training programs to meet and a formal process for recognizing adherence to such standards. In the first cycle, more than 60 programs applied for AAHKS Recognition. After review by the Fellowship Committee and approval by the AAHKS
- [Most Popular News Stories in June](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-june/) - With 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting registration launching in June, the AAHKS Annual Meeting website was the most-clicked link overall last month, particularly the link to register, as hip and knee surgeons from around the world began planning their experience at the premier arthroplasty event of the year. The most recent issue of the Journal of
- [AAHKS CME Platform Transition](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-cme-platform-transition/) - AAHKS is upgrading our online education platform to offer a better experience for members to earn CME and attend virtual meetings. As a result, the AAHKS LEARN Educational Platform will be unavailable until late October 2024 as we work to implement a better tool for arthroplasty surgeons to learn, attend meetings and interact online. Thank
- [“Ask The Experts” at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/ask-the-experts-at-the-2024-aahks-annual-meeting/) - Four panels of leading hip and knee surgeons will conduct the “Ask the Experts” Case Sessions at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 7–10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. One of the most popular events during the Annual Meeting, these sessions facilitate peer-to-peer discussion centered around complicated or unusual
- [Start-Up Exhibitor Program Accepting Applications](https://www.aahks.org/start-up-exhibitor-program-accepting-applications/) - An important part of the AAHKS Annual Meeting is bringing new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the exhibit floor for attendees to experience firsthand. Start-up companies often lack the budget needed to afford a booth at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. The start-up exhibitor program allows a limited number of companies the opportunity to exhibit
- [Save the Date for CME Webinar on Physician Wellness](https://www.aahks.org/save-the-date-for-cme-webinar-on-physician-wellness/) - Put on YOUR Oxygen Mask First: Prioritizing Surgeon Health Aug. 27, 2024 | 7:00 PM Central In order to best care for patients, arthroplasty surgeons must first care for themselves. Yes, they face high rates of work-related injuries, stress and burnout. Moderator Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD and faculty Kim K. Tucker, MD and Jaime L.
- [Podcast Highlights 2024 Spring Meeting International Session](https://www.aahks.org/podcast-highlights-2024-spring-meeting-international-session/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by faculty of the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting International Session, “Hip and Knee Arthroplasty – A Global Perspective.” Moderator Victor H. Hernandez, MD, MS and faculty Temiloluwa Olufemi, MD (Nigeria), Dario E. Garin, MD (Mexico),
- [Graduating or Starting Fellowship? Update AAHKS Membership Status](https://www.aahks.org/graduating-or-starting-fellowship-update-aahks-membership-status/) - AAHKS welcomes hip and knee surgeons from medical school to fellowship as “Arthroplasty Surgeon-In-Training" members – learn more about membership here. AIT members who are graduating from their fellowship programs this summer should remember to update their AAHKS membership status. Learn how to advance from AIT to Candidate membership status, and then from Candidate to
- [Annual Meeting Symposia Topics Announced](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-symposia-topics-announced/) - On behalf of 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS, AAHKS invites you to join us on November 7–10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. We are thrilled to announce the eight symposia topics selected from 65 submissions, covering complex acetabular bone defects in revision
- [Take Action: Tell Congress to Support Prior Authorization Reform](https://www.aahks.org/take-action-tell-congress-to-support-prior-authorization-reform/) - Thank you to all members who have written to Congress and, if you have not already done so, please write your Senators and Representative today and ask them to support the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2024" (S. 4518/H.R. 8702). This is bipartisan legislation that was recently reintroduced in the House and
- [AAHKS Spring Update Released](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-update-released/) - The 2024 AAHKS Spring Update has been posted online and AAHKS members will receive a copy in the mail soon. Published three times per year, the AAHKS Update newsletter includes information on federal policies and advocacy, news from AAHKS leadership and information about recent and upcoming member opportunities. The Spring 2024 edition includes coverage of
- [Informed Consent](https://www.aahks.org/informed-consent/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD, Michael A. Mont, MD and Adam D. Bitterman, DO spoke candidly about the various methods
- [A Very Special Patient Symposium from the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/patient-symposia-2024-spring-meeting/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] We’re truly excited to bring to you our latest recording on AAHKS Amplified. In this recording, we had the wonderful opportunity to hear the patient’s perspective
- [The International Session of the Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/the-international-session-of-the-spring-meeting/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Wolfstadt and Dr. Bernstein are joined by the faculty of the “International Session: Hip and Knee Arthroplasty – A Global Perspective” at the Spring Meeting. Discussion includes a summary of the symposium, providing a perspective from each of the members’ countries about the health care models, the
- [The AAHKS Spring Meeting with Dr. Polkowski](https://www.aahks.org/the-aahks-spring-meeting-with-dr-polkowski/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Gabrielli are joined by AAHKS Spring Meeting Program Co-Chair Dr. Polkowski to discuss the AAHKS Spring Meeting, including the differences between the Spring and Annual Meetings, as well as what an attendee can expect from and get out of attending the Spring Meeting. From
- [Annual Meeting Courses Open for Registration](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-courses-open-for-registration/) - Enhance your educational experience by attending one of the special courses held during the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 7-10 in Dallas. While the application period for the Resident Course & Lab is now closed, these special courses are open for registration. Register for the Annual Meeting today – course registration will be on page
- [AAHKS Comments on 2025 IPPS and TEAM Proposals](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-2025-ipps-and-team-proposals/) - This week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on their 2025 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule, including the proposed Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) episode of care that will replace the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model in 2026. Our comments on the IPPS proposed
- [Nominate A Leader for AAHKS Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/nominate-a-leader-for-aahks-humanitarian-award/) - Founded in honor of legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the AAHKS Humanitarian Award recognizes arthroplasty surgeons and other members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services and programs with a significant focus on musculoskeletal diseases and trauma, including the hip and knee, in the United States or abroad. The award
- [New Research and Podcast from JOA](https://www.aahks.org/new-research-and-podcast-from-joa/) - In the newest episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s The Cut podcast, Peter A. Gold, MD, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD discussed several original research articles published in the JOA’s April 2024 issue. The JOA’s July 2024 issue has also been published online,
- [2024 Match Results and Renewals for 2025 Match](https://www.aahks.org/2024-match-results-and-renewals-for-2025-match/) - In the 2024 Orthopaedic Match held on April 16, adult reconstruction officially topped the list of orthopaedic specialties in terms of both number of programs (119) and number of available positions (231), outranking sports medicine for the first time in several years. Of these positions, 211 were successfully matched; remaining vacancies may be posted on
- [JOA: The Cut April 2024 Article Review](https://www.aahks.org/april2024review/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Peter A. Gold, MD, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and
- [Registration for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting is Now Open!](https://www.aahks.org/registration-for-the-2024-aahks-annual-meeting-is-now-open/) - On behalf of the AAHKS Board of Directors and Program Committee, all arthroplasty surgeons, staff, team members and more are invited to join the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting on November 7-10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. AAHKS faculty and staff are working diligently to ensure you receive the highest-quality
- [Update on Abstract Submission Status](https://www.aahks.org/update-on-abstract-submission-status-2/) - AAHKS received more than 1,900 original, unpublished research abstracts, and nearly 150 surgeons have volunteered as peer reviewers. All abstracts will be reviewed in a blinded fashion. Top-scoring work will be reviewed by the AAHKS Program Committee, and 60 will be selected for podium presentations. Several next-highest scored abstracts will be selected as poster presentations.
- [AAHKS Comments on Health Care Consolidation RFI](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-health-care-consolidation-rfi/) - This week AAHKS submitted comments to the United States Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to their Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care Markets. Our comments underscore the fact that reimbursement reduction combined with increased costs of
- [ACS Well-Being Survey Launched](https://www.aahks.org/acs-well-being-survey-launched/) - Last week the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) Surgeon Well-being Coalition, of which AAHKS is a member, launched a national surgeon well-being survey. The purpose of the survey is to pursue these important long-term goals: Increase understanding of the surgeon workforce Identify workplace processes that enhance or inhibit surgeon well-being. Understand surgeon clinical and non-clinical
- [Most Popular News Stories in May](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-news-stories-in-may/) - Arthroplasty surgeons are looking for connections with their professional community and resources! Links to AAHKS LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as to the Journal of Arthroplasty and Arthroplasty Today all ranked in the top 10 most-clicked News links. Next were two webinars AAHKS hosted, recordings of which are posted online: the May 28
- [JOA: The Cut February 2024 Article Review](https://www.aahks.org/february-2024-paper-review/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Peter A. Gold, MD, Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD spoke candidly
- [Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in AAHKS](https://www.aahks.org/celebrating-lgbtq/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In the latest recording of AAHKS Amplified, we highlight the stories of a unique community within AAHKS, and just in time to celebrate Pride Month. Zachary
- [Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in AAHKS](https://www.aahks.org/celebrating-the-lgbtq-community-in-aahks/) - The latest AAHKS Amplified highlights LGTBQ+ stories within the arthroplasty profession, just in time to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month on June 1. Zachary C. Lum, DO, Vice-Chair of the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB), speaks candidly with Jaime L. Bellamy, DO, MS and Chloe E.H. Scott, MD regarding their experiences as members of the
- [AAHKS Comments on CMS MA Data Collection RFI](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-cms-ma-data-collection-rfi/) - This week AAHKS submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Request for Information (RFI) on Medicare Advantage Data, specifically to respond to the RFI’s solicitation of comments regarding data related to prior authorization (PA) in Medicare Advantage (MA). AAHKS urges CMS to adopt policies to ensure future PA rulemaking continues to
- [AAHKS Diversity Mentorship Opportunity](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-diversity-mentorship-opportunity-2/) - The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Mentorship Program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color by matching trainees and early practice surgeons with established professional mentors who help support them as they begin their careers. Applicants must be eligible Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) or Candidate members of AAHKS and an
- [“Legends of Arthroplasty” YAG Augment with Two Past Presidents Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/legends-of-arthroplasty-yag-augment-with-two-past-presidents-now-available/) - In this episode of the Augment, host Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc is joined by AAHKS Past President Daniel J. Berry, MD to discuss how he became involved with AAHKS, how members can get involved, his work as president to manage the rapid growth of the organization and the important areas AAHKS can look to
- [Annual Meeting Abstracts Due Monday, June 3](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-abstracts-due-monday-june-3/) - Submit your unpublished research study abstracts for consideration for podium or poster presentations at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-10 in Dallas. Abstracts must be 300 words or less. Individuals may submit multiple abstracts and will be able to edit submissions until the submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. Central on Monday, June 3.
- [“Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past Presidents Dr. Berry and Dr. Lewallen](https://www.aahks.org/legends-of-arthroplasty-with-past-presidents-dr-berry-and-dr-lewallen/) - In this episode of the Augment, host Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum is joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Berry to discuss how he became involved with AAHKS, how you too can get involved, his work as president to manage the rapid growth of the organization and the important areas AAHKS can look to lead in the future.
- [Two Weeks Left to Submit Abstracts for #2024AAHKS](https://www.aahks.org/two-weeks-left-to-submit-abstracts-for-2024aahks/) - Submit your unpublished research study abstracts for consideration for podium or poster presentations at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-10 in Dallas. Abstracts must be 300 words or less. Individuals may submit multiple abstracts and will be able to edit submissions until the submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. Central on Monday, June 3.
- [Residents: New YAG Resident Resource Guide Now Available!](https://www.aahks.org/residents-new-yag-resident-resource-guide-now-available/) - The Young Arthroplasty Group has developed the “AAHKS YAG Comprehensive Arthroplasty Resource Guide for Residents”, a resource covering everything you need as you begin your arthroplasty training. This guide lists and links to online resources, videos, textbooks, in-person courses and research resources from the basic understanding of hip and knee arthroplasty to primary and revision
- [New Augment: Duke University’s Longitudinal Bundled Program](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-duke-universitys-longitudinal-bundled-program/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and David A. Landy, MD, PhD are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Michael P. Bolognesi, MD and William A. Jiranek, MD to discuss the development of the longitudinal arthritis bundled care model they have developed at Duke University. The program came from their experience
- [Don’t Miss Monday’s FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/dont-miss-mondays-focal-webinar-2/) - FOCAL: Prevention of and Dealing with Lawsuits Monday, May 20 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Join faculty members Eric M. Cohen, MD, Craig J. McAsey, MD and James Bream, JD as they discuss practical approaches to this complex issue. Topics include the impact of lawsuits on surgeon wellness, current data on lawsuits in
- [Dues Renewal Due Now & Thank You for Renewing](https://www.aahks.org/dues-renewal-due-now-thank-you-for-renewing/) - AAHKS appreciates all members who have already renewed their membership for 2024. We value your commitment to AAHKS and are honored to serve you. Please note members who do not renew will be dropped from AAHKS membership later this spring. Avoid termination by paying your 2024 dues today and keep your JOA subscription, benefits and
- [2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting Concludes in Atlanta](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-spring-meeting-concludes-in-atlanta/) - The 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting concluded last weekend at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Seven symposia comprised the general session, including engaging debate-style presentations around controversies in TJA, special considerations for “traumaplasty” patients, the evolving role of technology in joint replacement and a panel of arthroplasty patients providing their experiences with almost 200 surgeons
- [FTC Releases Draft Final Regulation on Regulatory Ban of Non-compete Clauses](https://www.aahks.org/ftc-releases-draft-final-regulation-on-regulatory-ban-of-non-compete-clauses/) - On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to approve and release the draft of a Final Regulation that bans for-profit employers from using non-compete clauses. The rule becomes effective September 4, 2024, 120 days following its formal publication. National employer groups have already challenged the Final Rule in federal courts to block its
- [AAHKS CME Webinar on E/M Coding](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-cme-webinar-on-e-m-coding/) - “Coding It Right in the Office: Getting Paid for What You Do” May 28, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. Central Evaluation and management (E/M) coding was updated in 2021 and conversion factor changes have increased the value of office-based care. Don’t leave dollars on the table – attend this webinar to learn how to capture this
- [Abstract Submissions for 2024 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/abstract-submissions-for-2024-annual-meeting/) - Submit your unpublished research study abstracts for consideration for podium or poster presentations at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-10 in Dallas. Abstracts must be 300 words or less. Individuals may submit multiple abstracts and will be able to edit submissions until the submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. Central on Monday, June 3.
- [Most Popular April News Stories](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-april-news-stories/) - We want to know what our members value, so it’s interesting to see which stories in the Weekly News get the most attention. In April, here were a few of the most popular stories: At the top of the most-clicked list was the reciprocal membership opportunity with the British Hip Society, which ended in April,
- [Duke University’s Longitudinal Bundled Program](https://www.aahks.org/duke-universitys-longitudinal-bundled-program/) - In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and David C. Landy, MD, PhD are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Michael P. Bolognesi, MD and William A. Jiranek, MD to discuss the development of the longitudinal arthritis bundled care model they have developed at Duke University. The program came from their experience
- [2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting Begins in Atlanta](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-spring-meeting-begins-in-atlanta/) - The 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting began on May 1 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Thursday’s events included a Leadership Retreat for AAHKS Board of Directors and AAHKS Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs, focused on creating goals and evolving the AAHKS strategic plan to meet the profession’s growing needs in 2025-2027. Kicking off the
- [AAHKS Co-Branded Latin American Congresses](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-co-branded-latin-american-congresses/) - Last week, 2022 Program Committee Chair Jeremy M. Gililland, MD represented AAHKS at the XIX International Congress of the Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons of Argentina (ACARO) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 24-26. Next, AAHKS Secretary Rafael J. Sierra, MD, International Committee Chair Victor H. Hernandez, MD, Research Committee Member Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD,
- [New Research from the Journal of Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/new-research-from-the-journal-of-arthroplasty/) - In this episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s “The Cut” podcast, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Peter A. Gold, MD, Meg A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD spoke candidly about several articles recently published in the journal – see a full list and listen to the podcast here. The May 2024 issue of JOA
- [YAG Augment: Celebrating Five Years of YAG with the Past Chairs](https://www.aahks.org/yag-augment-celebrating-five-years-of-yag-with-the-past-chairs/) - In this episode of the Augment, host and Past Chair Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc, is joined by 3 of the 4 previous YAG Chairs, Jeffrey K. Lange, MD, Brian M. Culp, MD and Nicholas B. Frisch, MD, MBA to discuss how the YAG was developed and became an official AAHKS committee and the need
- [Accepting Manuscripts for OREF Clinical Research Award](https://www.aahks.org/accepting-manuscripts-for-oref-clinical-research-award/) - The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the application period is now open for the 2025 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award. This prestigious $20,000 award recognizes outstanding clinical research related directly to musculoskeletal disease or injury. Applications are due July 1, 2024; winners will be recognized at the 2025 AAOS
- [AAHKS Joins Letter to CMS Regarding PA Demonstration](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-joins-letter-to-cms-regarding-pa-demonstration/) - Last week AAHKS joined more than a dozen national specialty societies in writing to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to oppose their intent to develop and implement a prior authorization demonstration for certain ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services. This demonstration would require ASCs in 11 states to submit prior authorization to local
- [AAHKS Co-Brands Middle East Conference](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-co-brands-middle-east-conference/) - This week, AAHKS Past President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, Health Policy Council Chair Adam J. Rana, MD and former EBM Committee Chair David S. Jevsevar, MD, MBA are serving as AAHKS faculty at the 11th International Congress for Joint Replacement Middle East in Dubai, UAE. AAHKS hosted hip and knee symposia covering topics such as
- [Symposia Abstract Submission Deadline Next Week](https://www.aahks.org/symposia-abstract-submission-deadline-next-week/) - Just a few days left to submit innovative, leading-edge and controversial topics in TJA as symposium abstracts for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-11 in Dallas. Symposia are hour-long educational sessions with a moderator and faculty who present their approaches to a common issue or question. All symposia abstracts must be received
- [Save the Date for Next AAHKS Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/save-the-date-for-next-aahks-webinar/) - “Coding It Right in the Office: Getting Paid for What You Do” May 28, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. Central Evaluation and management (E/M) coding was updated in 2021 and conversion factor changes have increased the value of office-based care. Don’t leave dollars on the table - attend this webinar to learn how to capture this
- [Dues Renewal Reminder & Thank-You](https://www.aahks.org/dues-renewal-reminder-thank-you/) - Thank you to all AAHKS members who have renewed their membership for 2024. We value your commitment to AAHKS and are honored to serve you. It’s not too late to renew! Pay your 2024 dues today to avoid membership termination. Keep your JOA subscription, benefits and recognition intact by paying your dues today: Email: Electronic
- [Celebrating 5 Years of YAG with the Past Chairs](https://www.aahks.org/celebrating-5-years-of-yag-with-the-past-chairs/) - In this episode of the Augment, host and Past Chair Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, is joined by 3 of the 4 previous YAG Chairs, Dr. Lange, Dr. Culp and Dr. Frisch to discuss how the YAG was developed and became an official AAHKS committee, the need that it fills for young surgeons and how that has changed
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting Two Weeks Away](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting-two-weeks-away/) - We're just two weeks away from the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place May 2-4 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Experience small-group education, five breakout sessions, an international session and collegial receptions at this small, case-based learning experiences like Symposium 5 covering “Current Controversies in THA.” Faculty members Leonard T. Buller, MD, Antonia
- [Congratulations on Orthopaedic Match Day](https://www.aahks.org/congratulations-on-orthopaedic-match-day/) - Match Day for adult reconstruction and other orthopaedic specialties took place this week on April 16. Congratulations to all newly matched arthroplasty fellows, who will start their fellowship training in 2025. Adult reconstruction is one of the largest orthopaedic specialty fellowships, with close to 120 programs and more than 200 positions. Exact numbers on overall
- [New Augment: Resident “Ask Me Anything” with YAG Leaders](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-resident-ask-me-anything-with-yag-leaders/) - In this episode of the Augment, orthopaedic residents Johnathan R. Lex, MD and Patrick Connolly, MD take over to host an AMA session with YAG leaders Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Mark E. Mildren, MD. The discussion includes why they went into arthroplasty, what they would do differently in their training and how
- [Accepting Applications for the AT Deputy Editor Position](https://www.aahks.org/accepting-applications-for-the-at-deputy-editor-position/) - AAHKS is accepting applications for Arthroplasty Today (AT) Deputy Editor, a Web of Science, open-access journal published by Elsevier. The AT Deputy Editor will be a 5-year term, effective January 1, 2025, and will be a senior member of the AT Editorial Board serving under AT’s Editor-in-Chief (EIC). Responsibilities will include assisting the EIC to
- [Resident Ask Me Anything with YAG Leaders](https://www.aahks.org/resident-ask-me-anything-with-yag-leaders/) - In this episode of the Augment, ortho residents Dr. Lex and Dr. Connolly take over to host an AMA with YAG leaders Dr. Wolfstadt and Dr. Mildren. The discussion includes why they went into arthroplasty, what they would do differently in their training and how residents should seek fellowships that are appropriate for them according
- [Spring Meeting Featured Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-featured-symposium-4/) - Join your colleagues and experts in arthroplasty at the AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 2-4 in Atlanta, and experience small-group education, five breakout sessions, an international session and collegial receptions. Don't miss Symposium 1, covering “Current Controversies in TKA.” Jeremy M. Gililland, MD will moderate several “face-off” style discussions with faculty members Thomas K. Fehring, MD,
- [Co-Sponsored Webinar on Starting Your Arthroplasty Career](https://www.aahks.org/co-sponsored-webinar-on-starting-your-arthroplasty-career/) - Join AAHKS, the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) and the American Association of Latin Orthopedic Surgeons (AALOS) on April 24 for the webinar, “Starting Your Arthroplasty Career 101: Best Practices for Fellowship and Beyond.” Special attention will be given to the underrepresented minority experience in orthopedics and strategies to excel through the fellowship application
- [AAHKS Welcomes Physician Team Members](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-welcomes-physician-team-members/) - AAHKS recently expanded its Associate Member membership category to include anesthesiologists, internists and any physician who has a clinical role in treating patients undergoing TJA. This means all physicians involved in hip and knee surgical care have access to the best hip and knee arthroplasty education available and can enjoy AAHKS membership benefits like: Member
- [April FOCAL Educational Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/april-focal-educational-webinar/) - Kinematic vs. Mechanical Alignment: Current Concepts & Execution Monday, April 29 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Residents, fellows and new arthroplasty surgeons are welcome to attend this month’s free FOCAL webinar addressing established and emerging research on knee alignment strategies. Faculty members are Leonard T. Buller, MD, Gavin W. Clark, MD, FRACS, Stephen
- [Still Seeking Patient Feedback!](https://www.aahks.org/still-seeking-patient-feedback/) - Don’t forget to ask your patients to provide testimonials about their experiences before, during and after hip and knee arthroplasty. The AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee has created the Patient Testimonial Portal to collect their stories and demonstrate the life-changing impact of TJA. These stores have a powerful impact on AAHKS advocacy efforts, marketing
- [Spring Meeting Featured Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-featured-symposium-3/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Join your colleagues and experts in arthroplasty at the AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 2-4 in Atlanta, and experience small-group education, five breakout sessions, an international session and collegial receptions. One timely symposium will address MSK Value-Based Care: Clinical,
- [Seeking New AT Deputy Editor Position](https://www.aahks.org/seeking-new-at-deputy-editor-position/) - AAHKS is seeking a Deputy Editor for Arthroplasty Today (AT), the open-access journal published by Elsevier. The AT Deputy Editor will be a 5-year term, effective January 1, 2025, and will be a senior member of the AT Editorial Board serving under AT’s Editor-in-Chief (EIC). Responsibilities will include assisting the EIC to determine the scientific direction
- [Insight into AAHKS Ortho Team and Resident Courses](https://www.aahks.org/insight-into-aahks-ortho-team-and-resident-courses/) - In this episode of the YAG Augment, host Mark E. Mildren, MD is joined by Yale A. Fillingham, MD, 2023 Ortho Team Course Chair, to discuss the development of the course to help with understanding the principles of joint replacement, what the surgeon is concerned with during the surgery and what the team members can
- [Annual Meeting Symposium Submission Deadline](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-symposium-submission-deadline/) - Just a few weeks left to submit innovative, leading-edge and controversial topics in TJA as symposium abstracts for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-11 in Dallas. Symposia are hour-long ICL sessions with a moderator and faculty who present their approaches to a common issue or question. All symposia abstracts must be received
- [Most-Read News Articles in March](https://www.aahks.org/most-read-news-articles-in-march/) - See what your fellow arthroplasty surgeons are reading! These were the most popular stories published in the AAHKS Weekly News last month: They’re looking to connect with AAHKS and stay up to date on arthroplasty: links to AAHKS Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook pages and both the JOA and AT journals were at the top of
- [Interested in Becoming a JOA Reviewer? ](https://www.aahks.org/interested-in-becoming-a-joa-reviewer-2/) - Through the AAHKS JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program, you can get trained by the best reviewers on how to properly review a journal article. Open to current adult reconstruction fellows and recent graduates, the JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program pairs each new reviewer with a JOA Elite Reviewer who will serve as a mentor through your first reviews and to
- [Support the OrthoPAC Through the Final Four and Win ](https://www.aahks.org/support-the-orthopac-through-the-final-four-and-win/) - The OrthoPAC is holding its first ever Final Four Game. Show off your basketball handicapping skills for a chance to receive a custom branded pair of Air Force Ones. Residents pay $5; Fellows, Fellowship and Candidate Members pay $50. Text shoein to 41444 or click here to make your donation. Upon completion you will receive
- [CMS Mandatory Inpatient THA/TKA PRO-PMs Coming April 2  ](https://www.aahks.org/cms-mandatory-inpatient-tha-tka-pro-pms-coming-april-2/) - Next week, CMS is implementing a mandatory Inpatient Quality Reporting Total Hip and Knee Replacement PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKA PRO-PM) for THA and TKA. The goal of this measure is to quantify pain and functional improvements with validated PROMs to improve patient lives. PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKAPRO-PM) can be submitted to CMS via
- [Final Reminder: Apply for the Fellowship Recognition Program  ](https://www.aahks.org/final-reminder-apply-for-the-fellowship-recognition-program/) - Be among the first programs to apply for AAHKS Fellowship Recognition by April 1. The Recognition Program defines a common set of standards that participating arthroplasty programs must meet and a formal process for recognizing adherence to such standards. Overseen by the AAHKS Fellowship Committee, the program's overarching goal is to ensure that adult reconstruction training
- [Don't Miss This Month's FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/dont-miss-this-months-focal-webinar/) - Most Common Clinical Complaints – How to Deal with Complaints & When to Be Worried Monday, March 25 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern FOCAL webinars are free, online learning opportunities for arthroplasty surgeons in training. Participate in interactive lectures and case discussions with many of the country’s top adult reconstruction surgeons to enhance
- [Newest Amplified Addresses Lemon-Dropped Patients](https://www.aahks.org/newest-amplified-addresses-lemon-dropped-patients/) - At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Digital Health and Social Media Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and Member Andrew M. Schwartz, MD sat down with Jeffrey J. Barry, MD to discuss his paper, “Early Clinical Outcomes of ‘Lemon-Dropped’ Complex Primary TJA Patients to a Tertiary Care Center.” In this podcast, Dr. Barry shared his
- [Last Week to Claim Free British Hip Society Membership](https://www.aahks.org/last-week-to-claim-free-british-hip-society-membership/) - March is the last month to sign up for a free year of membership in the British Hip Society (BHS). AAHKS and BHS agreed to offer FREE reciprocal international membership to AAHKS and BHS members for the 2024 calendar year. Benefits of BHS membership include access to members-only video, webinar and educational catalogs as well
- [Spring Meeting Featured Symposium: Tips and Tricks to Save You During Revision TKAs](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-featured-symposium-tips-and-tricks-to-save-you-during-revision-tkas/) - This video-based ICL will provide the latest information on managing patients with failed TKAs that require complex exposures, metaphyseal fixation to manage bone loss and improve biologic fixation, intraoperative complication management and extensor mechanism reconstructions. Matthew P. Abdel, MD (Mayo Clinic) will introduce and moderate the symposium, with Michael P. Bolognesi, MD (Duke University), Anna
- [The Annual Meeting Ortho Team and Resident Courses](https://www.aahks.org/the-annual-meeting-ortho-team-and-resident-courses/) - In this episode of the Augment, host Dr. Mildren is joined by 2023 Ortho Team Course Chair Dr. Fillingham to discuss the development of the course to help with understanding the principles of joint replacement, what the surgeon is concerned with during the surgery and what the team members can implement in their own practices.
- [The Business and Advocacy of Arthroplasty with Dr. Iorio and Dr. Courtney](https://www.aahks.org/the-business-and-advocacy-of-arthroplasty-with-dr-iorio-and-dr-courtney/) - In this episode Augment hosts Dr. Chalmers and Dr. King are joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Iorio to discuss the AAHKS Business Course at the Annual Meeting and the larger business of arthroplasty. The group talks about the evolution of practice models to very large group practices, ASC models, continued recovery from the pandemic
- [AAHKS Co-Hosts International Arthroplasty Conference](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-co-hosts-international-arthroplasty-conference/) - AAHKS leaders and staff are in Lima, Peru this week representing the American hip and knee surgery profession at the VIII International Course in Actualization of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, a co-branded meeting between AAHKS, Mayo Clinic and Clinica San Bernardo. AAHKS representatives include Secretary Rafael J. Sierra, MD, International Committee Chair Victor H. Hernandez,
- [New AAHKS Amplified Episode](https://www.aahks.org/new-aahks-amplified-episode/) - At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Digital Health and Social Media Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and Vice Chair Dustin J. Schuett, DO talked to Joshua C. Rozell, MD about his research, presented at the podium, regarding the additional surgeon stress for surgeries on patients with elevated BMIs. Dr. Rozell’s study showed that additional
- [Spring Meeting Featured Symposium on Technology](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-featured-symposium-on-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 Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, the symposium’s faculty include Ronald E. Delanois, MD, Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and
- [Don’t Forget to Renew Your AAHKS Membership](https://www.aahks.org/dont-forget-to-renew-your-aahks-membership-2/) - Thank you to all AAHKS members who have renewed their membership for 2024. We value your investment in AAHKS and are honored to serve you. It’s not too late to renew! Pay your 2024 dues today to avoid membership termination. Keep your JOA subscription, benefits and recognition intact by paying your dues today: Email: Electronic
- [Health Care Spending Policies Passes Congress](https://www.aahks.org/health-care-spending-policies-passes-congress/) - On March 8, Congress passed a suite of health policies in a federal funding package that averted a partial government shutdown. Included in those policies were several critical Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for which AAHKS has been advocating. As a preface to the following summary of policies: they do not reflect the value that
- [AAHKS Influences Prior Authorization Final Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-influences-prior-authorization-final-rule/) - Earlier this year, CMS released the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes final rule to address certain operational and technical aspects of prior authorization for “Impacted Payers” across Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid, Fee-for-Service programs and more. AAHKS provided input on several prior authorization open comment periods over the last few years, leading to some
- [Spring Meeting Symposia Announced](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-symposia-announced/) - Symposium topics for the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting have been announced, covering leading-edge techniques in revision, current controversies in joint arthroplasty, orthopaedic value-based care and much more. Hear a fresh perspective on hip and knee replacement at the Patient Panel, moderated by Muyibat A. Adelani, MD. During this symposium, volunteer patient panelists will share their
- [Now Available: Latest YAG Augment with AAHKS Leaders](https://www.aahks.org/now-available-latest-yag-augment-with-aahks-leaders/) - In this episode of the Augment, Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD, Brian P. Chalmers, MD, Connor A. King, MD and Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC, are joined by Past President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, 2023 Program Chair Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc and Past President Craig J. Della Valle, MD to discuss
- [Most-Read AAHKS News Stories in February](https://www.aahks.org/most-read-aahks-news-stories-in-february/) - The 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting topped the list as the most-clicked link in February. Spots are filling quickly, and attendance is capped at 250 – so don’t wait to register! Next was the January 30 webinar on using principal care management codes to capture TJA pre-optimization work. Access the free webinar recording online, along with
- [Non-Compete Summary Available to Download](https://www.aahks.org/non-compete-summary-available-to-download/) - AAHKS’s advocacy partner, Epstein Becker & Green PC, has developed a 50 State Non-Compete Survey, which includes a health care-specific supplement. The survey provides a state-by-state summary of the applicable exclusions/restrictions for health care workers. Click here to request your copy today directly from EBG, and click here to see our other practice resources.
- [Increased Patient BMI Equals More Stress for the Surgeon](https://www.aahks.org/increased-patient-bmi-equals-stress-during-tha/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Dustin J. Schuett, DO sat down with Joshua
- [AAHKS Annual Meeting and Leadership with Dr. Parvizi, Dr. Schwarzkopf and Dr. Della Valle](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-annual-meeting-and-leadership-with-dr-parvizi-dr-schwarzkopf-and-dr-della-valle/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Parvizi to discuss his work goals and work as AAHKS president during his year, his experience as an immigrant and engaging young surgeons in the association. The hosts are then joined by 2023 Program Chair Dr. Schwarzkopf to discuss the work that
- [Don’t Forget to Claim Your Free British Hip Society Membership](https://www.aahks.org/dont-forget-to-claim-your-free-british-hip-society-membership/) - March is the last month to sign up for a free year of membership in the British Hip Society (BHS). AAHKS and BHS agreed to offer FREE reciprocal international membership to AAHKS and BHS members for the 2024 calendar year. Benefits of BHS membership include access to the members-only video, webinar and educational catalogs as
- [Spring Meeting International Session Announced](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-international-session-announced/) - The International Session, “Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Global Perspective,” will be featured at the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting in Atlanta on Thursday, May 2, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. This session will be a truly global perspective on the practice of adult reconstruction, bringing experts from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America to provide
- [Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/now-accepting-nominations-for-2024-lawrence-d-dorr-md-humanitarian-award/) - Founded in honor of legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the AAHKS Humanitarian Award recognizes arthroplasty surgeons and other members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services and programs with a significant focus on musculoskeletal diseases and trauma, including the hip and knee, in the United States or abroad. The award
- [Mission Work](https://www.aahks.org/mission-work/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Ahmed Siddiqi, MD, MBA sat down
- [Don’t Forget: CMS Mandatory Inpatient THA/TKA PRO-PMs Coming in April](https://www.aahks.org/dont-forget-cms-mandatory-inpatient-tha-tka-pro-pms-coming-in-april/) - In less than two months, CMS is implementing a mandatory Inpatient Quality Reporting Total Hip and Knee Replacement PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKA PRO-PM) for THA and TKA. The goal of this measure is to quantify pain and functional improvements with validated PROMs to improve patient lives. PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKAPRO-PM) can be submitted
- [Three Reasons to Attend the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/three-reasons-to-attend-the-2024-aahks-spring-meeting/) - It’s different. Not your traditional didactic medical conference, the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting emphasizes one-on-one interactions in small-group, discussion-based learning – and is eligible for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Surgeons love it. “Great meeting. Really worthwhile.” “Enjoyable format, high value.” These are just a couple of the comments from attendees
- [Online Learning for Arthroplasty Surgeons in Training](https://www.aahks.org/online-learning-for-arthroplasty-surgeons-in-training/) - Don’t miss February’s FOCAL webinar, “Periprosthetic Fractures – Hip, Femur and Interprosthetic,” on Monday, February 26, at 7 p.m. Central/8 p.m. Eastern. Internationally recognized surgeon George J. Haidukewych, MD, will moderate discussion with faculty members Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Richard S. Yoon, MD. Register here.
- [NEW! PCM Webinar Added to Coding Resource Library](https://www.aahks.org/new-pcm-webinar-added-to-coding-resource-library/) - CMS recently approved including knee and hip osteoarthritis pre-optimization work under principal care management (PCM) codes. Watch the recent AAHKS webinar to learn how you and your staff can use PCM codes to document pre-opt care and regain value within TJA treatment. It provides an overview of how TJA became devalued and explains in detail
- [Now Available: Latest YAG Augment Discusses Annual Meeting Logistics](https://www.aahks.org/now-available-latest-yag-augment-discusses-annual-meeting-logistics/) - In this episode of the Augment, AAHKS staff members Joshua M. Kerr, Renalin J. Malvar-Ledda, Jeff Mitchell and Sigita Wolfe, MBA join Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD to discuss their roles in the day-to-day work of the Association and, specifically, the work that goes into
- [Does Melatonin Improve Subjective Sleep Quality After TKA?](https://www.aahks.org/melatonin-and-sleep-after-tka/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Ahmed Siddiqi, MD, MBA sat down
- [Putting on the Annual Meeting with AAHKS Staff](https://www.aahks.org/putting-on-the-annual-meeting-with-aahks-staff/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS staff members to discuss their roles in the day-to-day work of the Association and, specifically, the work that goes into hosting the AAHKS Annual Meeting each year. The conversation covers the abstract and symposium submission and review processes, the move to the Gaylord Texan to
- [James I. Huddleston III, MD, Takes Office as 34th AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/james-i-huddleston-iii-md-takes-office-as-34th-aahks-president/) - This week, James I. “Hutch” Huddleston III, MD took office as the 34th President of AAHKS. Dr. Huddleston is the Director of the Adult Reconstruction Division and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at Yale University, attended medical school
- [33rd President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS Leads Final Board Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/33rd-president-javad-parvizi-md-frcs-leads-final-board-meeting/) - As a participant in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2024 Annual Meeting, AAHKS hosted a number of events, including Specialty Day, Friday, February 16. The AAHKS Board of Directors met on Wednesday to review progress on the Fellowship Recognition and Grant Programs, approve the 2024 budget and discuss potential improvements to the AAHKS
- [Specialty Day & AAHKS Reception in San Francisco](https://www.aahks.org/specialty-day-aahks-reception-in-san-francisco/) - AAHKS collaborated with The Hip Society and The Knee Society to present a full day of hip and knee focused educational content for Specialty Day during the AAOS Annual Meeting, with more than 500 arthroplasty surgeons registered to attend. The Journal of Arthroplasty Editorial Board met Wednesday as well. Editor-in-Chief Michael A. Mont, MD, reported
- [AJRR Releases 2023 Annual Report Supplement](https://www.aahks.org/ajrr-releases-2023-annual-report-supplement/) - The AAOS American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the official registry of AAHKS, has released its 2023 Annual Report Supplement. In collaboration with the Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel (ODEP), the AJRR recently investigated the consistency of hip and knee arthroplasty device-specific survivorship in comparison to the National Joint Registry (NJR) for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and
- [New Symposium Announced – Secure Your Spot for the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/new-symposium-announced-secure-your-spot-for-the-2024-aahks-spring-meeting/) - Register for the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting and experience small-group education, five breakout sessions dedicated to case discussion with expert faculty, an international session and collegial receptions. The newly announced symposium, “Traumaplasty: How to Manage Periprosthetic Fractures Around a Total Hip or Knee Replacement and Acute Arthroplasty,” will provide a framework on classifying and managing
- [New Amplified Podcast on Diversity Featuring JOA Editor](https://www.aahks.org/new-amplified-podcast-on-diversity-featuring-joa-editor/) - AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Muyibat A. Adelani, MD, invited the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) Editor-in-Chief Michael A. Mont, MD to talk about ways to advance shared goals of promoting diversity and inclusion within orthopaedic surgery. They also addressed five recent JOA articles on diversity, posing interesting questions that ignited a healthy conversation around
- [Most-Read News Articles in January 2024](https://www.aahks.org/most-read-news-articles-in-january-2024/) - See what stories were popular with other AAHKS members last month: Registration opening for the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting. Join your colleagues in Atlanta! The AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program, which provides funding to address targeted areas of improvement. Applications closed on February 5; however, programs may still apply for the AAHKS Fellowship
- [New Arthroplasty Journal Issues Published](https://www.aahks.org/new-arthroplasty-journal-issues-published/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty has published the February 2024 issue online, with AAHKS members receiving print copies as well. Issue highlights include initial outcomes from a new type of ceramic head, outcomes and risk factors for re-revision due to trunnion corrosion and a national Medicare analysis of patient access to TJA care. Read the full
- [Start-Up Exhibitor Program for 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Now Open](https://www.aahks.org/start-up-exhibitor-program-for-2024-aahks-annual-meeting-now-open/) - An important part of the AAHKS Annual Meeting is bringing new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the exhibit floor for attendees to experience firsthand. Start-up companies often lack the budget needed to afford a booth at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. The start-up exhibitor program allows a limited number of companies the opportunity to exhibit
- [The Future of Orthopaedics with AI and Machine Learning](https://www.aahks.org/future-of-orthopaedics/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s The Cut, Peter A. Gold, MD spoke with Carl L. Herndon, MD, Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA, Cody C.
- [A Discussion on Diversity](https://www.aahks.org/diversity-with-joa/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] AAHKS Diversity Advisory Group Co-Chair, Muyibat A. Adelani, MD, sat down with Michael Mont, MD, the Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) to discuss the purpose
- [Thank you for your RSVP! We'll see you in San Francisco.](https://www.aahks.org/thank-you-for-your-rsvp-well-see-you-in-san-francisco/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]All hip and knee surgeons are invited to attend the AAHKS Reception on Thursday, February 15, during the AAOS Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The Reception will be held from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Moscone West – Room 2008.
- [Join AAHKS at AAOS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/join-aahks-at-aaos-annual-meeting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]AAHKS is preparing for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2024 Annual Meeting in February, with several events in San Francisco! The AAHKS Board of Directors, Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) and AAHKS Global Outreach
- [CMS Mandatory PROMs Resources for AAHKS Members](https://www.aahks.org/cms-mandatory-proms-resources-for-aahks-members/) - After CMS devalued TJA reimbursement in 2019, AAHKS worked diligently with CMS and the RUC to determine how to capture and pay for pre-optimization work by orthopaedic surgeons. In late 2022 CMS approved including knee and hip osteoarthritis pre-optimization work under principal care management (PCM) codes to document this care and regain value within TJA
- [Now Available: Latest YAG Augment with AAOS President Dr. Bozic](https://www.aahks.org/now-available-latest-yag-augment-with-aaos-president-dr-bozic/) - In this episode of The Augment, AAOS President Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, joins Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD to examine value-based care and the program of longitudinal care he developed at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Bozic talks about how parts of
- [AAHKS Calls on Congress to Revise New ASC Price Transparency Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-calls-on-congress-to-revise-new-asc-price-transparency-rule/) - Last week AAHKS joined more than a dozen other national medical societies to write the Congressional leadership of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee regarding Section 5 of the “Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0,” (S.3548) which would require price transparency of items and services provided in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Section
- [Claim Your Free British Hip Society Membership!](https://www.aahks.org/claim-your-free-british-hip-society-membership/) - AAHKS and the British Hip Society (BHS) have agreed to offer FREE reciprocal international membership to AAHKS and BHS members for the 2024 calendar year. Benefits of BHS membership include access to the members-only video, webinar and educational catalogs as well as discounted conference registration fees, invitations to professional medical education webinars and regular communications
- [AAHKS Diversity Mentorship Opportunity](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-diversity-mentorship-opportunity/) - The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Mentorship Program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color by matching trainees and early practice surgeons with established professional mentors who help support them as they begin their careers. Applicants must be eligible Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) or Candidate members of AAHKS and an
- [Value-Based Care and More with Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA](https://www.aahks.org/value-based-care-and-more-with-kevin-j-bozic-md-mba/) - In this episode, AAOS President Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA joins the Augment hosts to examine value-based care and the program of longitudinal care he developed at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Bozic talks about how parts of the program could be adapted to other practice models and the positive impact on the
- [Now Available: Pre-Optimization Care PCM CPT Coding Primer](https://www.aahks.org/now-available-pre-optimization-care-pcm-cpt-coding-primer/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The AAHKS Advocacy Committee and Health Policy Fellows have developed a primer to help members navigate utilizing the Principal Care Management (PCM) codes CMS has approved for use in capturing the pre-optimization work you may be doing to
- [AAOS American Joint Replacement Registry](https://www.aahks.org/aaos-american-joint-replacement-registry/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Last year, Dr. Krueger sat down with James I. Huddleston, III, MD to discuss the release of the 10th annual report of the American Joint Replacement Registry
- [Preliminary Faculty Announced for 2024 Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/preliminary-faculty-announced-for-2024-spring-meeting/) - More than 35 faculty members have been confirmed to lead educational programming at the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 2-4, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. This unique, case-based learning experience is intentionally capped at 250 attendees to ensure ample opportunity for small-group discussion and encourage one-on-one interactions between faculty and surgeon attendees.
- [Don’t Wait – Apply for Fellowship Grants and Recognition](https://www.aahks.org/dont-wait-apply-for-fellowship-grants-and-recognition/) - The AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program, presented in partnership with industry supporters Zimmer Biomet, DePuy and Stryker, provides a minimum of $8,000 to qualifying programs to address targeted areas of improvement, such as patient optimization, diversity, site of care impact, research and advanced technologies. Applications will be accepted through February 5. Learn more. Be among the
- [Latest Arthroplasty Podcasts on AAHKS Channels](https://www.aahks.org/latest-arthroplasty-podcasts-on-aahks-channels/) - In the latest Augment episode, “arthroplasty legend” Eduardo A. Salvati, MD, joins Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Brian P. Chalmers, MD and Peter Gold, MD to discuss his journey to adult reconstruction through working with his father treating patients with polio in his home country of Argentina. Dr. Salvati’s research, international work across Latin America and
- [Two Can’t-Miss AAHKS Webinars Next Week!](https://www.aahks.org/two-cant-miss-aahks-webinars-next-week/) - FOCAL’s “Controversies in Femoral Stem Fixation” webinar for arthroplasty surgeons in training will take place Monday, January 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Central. Register here to participate in interactive lectures and case discussions with top adult reconstruction surgeons focusing on the scope of the problem and strategies to address it. Faculty members Bryan D. Springer, MD,
- [2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner - OrthAlign](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-industry-innovation-award-winner-orthalign/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] One of AAHKS’ newest awards, the Industry Innovation Award is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. It recognizes cutting-edge innovation in the field
- [2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner - Force Therapeutics](https://www.aahks.org/2023-industry-award-winner-force-therapeutics/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]One of AAHKS’ newest awards, the Industry Innovation Award is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. It recognizes cutting-edge innovation in the
- [The YAG Augment: Legends of Arthroplasty with Eduardo A. Salvati, MD](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-legends-of-arthroplasty-with-eduardo-a-salvati-md/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by Eduardo A. Salvati, MD, for the latest “Legends in Arthroplasty”, to discuss how he came to orthopaedics, and adult reconstruction when working with his farther treating patients with polio in his home country of Argentina. He shares his experiences doing fellowships with other Arthroplasty Legends such
- [AAHKS Clinical Research Study on Postoperative Oral Tranexamic Acid in TKA](https://www.aahks.org/clinical-research-award-postoperative-oral-acid/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Russell Bodner, MD sat down with our
- [Congratulations, Arthroplasty Today! Welcome to the Web of Science](https://www.aahks.org/congratulations-arthroplasty-today-welcome-to-the-web-of-science/) - Arthroplasty Today has been selected for inclusion in Clarivate’s Web of Science, the world’s most trusted publisher independent global citation database. Being a part of the Web of Science will enhance the journal’s credibility and reputation, making it more thoroughly indexed and ranked alongside other orthopaedic journals with an increased impact factor. Articles published after
- [Now Accepting Applications for Two Important Fellowship Opportunities](https://www.aahks.org/now-accepting-applications-for-two-important-fellowship-opportunities/) - The AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program, presented in partnership with industry partners Zimmer Biomet, DePuy and Stryker, provides a minimum of $8,000 to qualifying programs to address targeted areas of improvement, such as patient optimization, diversity, site of care impact, research and advanced technologies. Applications will be accepted through February 5. Learn more.
- [AAHKS Joins Call to Congress to Avert Medicare Physician Payment Cuts](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-joins-call-to-congress-to-avert-medicare-physician-payment-cuts/) - This week AAHKS joined 128 other national and state medical societies in writing Congressional leaders “to quickly pass legislation to reverse the 3.37 percent Medicare physician payment cuts that took effect on January 1, 2024.” As further noted, “Physicians are the only Medicare providers that did not receive an inflation update this year. In fact,
- [Free Membership Opportunity Extended](https://www.aahks.org/free-membership-opportunity-extended/) - AAHKS and the British Hip Society (BHS) have agreed to offer FREE reciprocal international membership to AAHKS and BHS members for the 2024 calendar year. Benefits of BHS membership include access to the members-only video, webinar and educational catalogs as well as discounted conference registration fees, invitations to professional medical education webinars and regular communications
- [Fellowship Grant & Recognition Program Applications Opening Soon](https://www.aahks.org/fellowship-grant-recognition-program-applications-opening-soon/) - Applications for both the AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program and the AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program will be opening on January 18. The Fellowship Grant Program provides at least $8,000 to qualifying programs to address targeted areas of improvement, including patient optimization, high-risk/at-risk patients, diverse patient populations, site of care impact, registry-based research and
- [Save the Date for AAHKS CME Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/save-the-date-for-aahks-cme-webinar/) - Getting Reimbursed for TJA Pre-Optimization Work with Principal Care Management Code Tuesday, January 30, 2024 5:00 p.m. Pacific | 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved the inclusion of knee and hip osteoarthritis pre-optimization work under principal care management (PCM) codes, meaning that arthroplasty
- [Hear Surgical Technique and Technology Award Winner Discuss Study Findings](https://www.aahks.org/hear-surgical-technique-and-technology-award-winner-discuss-study-findings/) - AAHKS Digital Health & Social Media Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and committee member Nathaniel J. Nelms, MD had the pleasure of speaking with the AAHKS Surgical Techniques & Technology Award winner Christopher M. Melnic, MD at the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Dr. Melnic discussed how his study sought to assess the effects of
- [Specialty Day Advance Registration Rates End Today](https://www.aahks.org/specialty-day-advance-registration-rates-end-today/) - Looking for more learning opportunities? Attend Specialty Day during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place February 12-16 in San Francisco. The Hip Society (THS), The Knee Society (TKS) and AAHKS are collaborating once again to present Specialty Day on Friday, February 16, beginning at 8:00 a.m. with separate sessions on
- [Secure Your Spot at 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/secure-your-spot-at-2024-aahks-spring-meeting/) - Don’t miss your chance to attend the unique, case-based learning experience at the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place May 2-4, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Capped at 250 attendees, the Spring Meeting is designed to be different from a traditional didactic medical conference, emphasizing one-on-one interactions between faculty and surgeon attendees
- [Inferior Screw Fixation in Revision Acetabular Reconstruction](https://www.aahks.org/inferior-screw-fixation/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Nathaniel J. Nelms, MD sat down with
- [Amplified Episode Explains New Mandatory PRO-PM for TJA](https://www.aahks.org/amplified-episode-explains-new-mandatory-pro-pm-for-tja/) - As previously reported, CMS is implementing a mandatory Inpatient Quality Reporting Total Hip and Knee Replacement PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKA PRO-PM) for THA and TKA this year. The goal of this measure is to quantify pain and functional improvements with validated PROMs to improve patient lives. In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, AAHKS First
- [Register for First FOCAL Webinar of 2024!](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-first-focal-webinar-of-2024/) - Register today for this month’s FOCAL webinar, “Controversies in Femoral Stem Fixation.” AAHKS Immediate Past President Bryan D. Springer, MD will moderate discussion with faculty members Elizabeth B. Gausden, MD, MPH, Joseph T. Moskal, MD, FACS and Michael P. Bolognesi, MD focusing on the scope of the problem, and strategies to address it. Specific topics
- [Registration for 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting Now Open](https://www.aahks.org/registration-for-2024-aahks-spring-meeting-now-open-2/) - Secure your spot at the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place May 2-4, 2024, at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. A unique learning experience, the Spring Meeting is capped at 250 attendees to provide an intimate, case-based learning experience with ample opportunity to interact with expert faculty and other arthroplasty surgeons. The meeting
- [Top News Articles of 2023](https://www.aahks.org/top-news-articles-of-2023/) - Happy New Year! As we look forward to 2024, we’re also looking back at some of the most popular stories in the AAHKS Weekly News from the previous year. Here are the most-read news articles from 2023: Coming Soon: AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program. Members were interested in the new recognition program for adult reconstruction fellowship
- [Thank You, AAHKS Members!](https://www.aahks.org/thank-you-aahks-members/) - It’s the last News edition of the year, and there’s no better time to pause and thank all AAHKS members for growing, enriching and strengthening the arthroplasty surgical profession. AAHKS exists because of the outstanding members who improve public health, research and innovation – and, most importantly, the lives of the patients they serve. Thanks
- [Year-End Giving? Consider FARE](https://www.aahks.org/year-end-giving-consider-fare/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education, or FARE, facilitates the AAHKS mission to advance patient care through leadership in education. FARE grants of up to $50,000 are given out twice a year, all thanks to donations from the orthopaedic community. As you’re finishing any year-end giving, we hope you’ll consider supporting FARE. Your contribution
- [Registration for 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting Now Open](https://www.aahks.org/registration-for-2024-aahks-spring-meeting-now-open/) - Secure your spot at the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place May 2-4, 2024, at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. A unique learning experience, the Spring Meeting is capped at 250 attendees to provide an intimate, case-based learning experience with ample opportunity to interact with expert faculty and other arthroplasty surgeons. The meeting
- [Attend Specialty Day at AAOS 2024](https://www.aahks.org/attend-specialty-day-at-aaos-2024/) - Looking for more learning opportunities? Attend Specialty Day during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place February 12-16 in San Francisco. The Hip Society (THS), The Knee Society (TKS) and AAHKS are collaborating once again to present Specialty Day on Friday, February 16, beginning at 8:00 a.m. with separate sessions on
- [Coming Soon: AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program](https://www.aahks.org/coming-soon-aahks-fellowship-recognition-program/) - In January 2024, AAHKS is launching a new recognition program for adult reconstruction fellowship programs. At the direction of the AAHKS Board of Directors and in alignment with trends in orthopaedic fellowship training, a new process for Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Recognition will be implemented over the next three years. Watch this video from Task Force
- [2024 Mandatory PRO-PM For TJA: What You Need to Know](https://www.aahks.org/2024-mandatory-pro-pm-for-tja-what-you-need-to-know/) - In this episode of Amplified, Dr. Rana hosts Dr. Huddleston and Dr. Sterling to discuss the new mandatory Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Inpatient Quality Reporting Total Hip and Knee Replacement PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKA PRO-PM) for THA and TKA that is being implemented this year. The goal of this measure is to
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting CME Course Available on LEARN](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-cme-course-available-on-learn/) - If you missed the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting in November, you can still earn up to 20 CME credits by watching recordings on LEARN, the AAHKS online education platform. The 2023 General Session is now available for purchase as an online CME course for arthroplasty surgeons. Catch up on the latest research in hip and
- [New AAHKS Amplified Recording: A Chat with the James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award Winner](https://www.aahks.org/new-aahks-amplified-recording-a-chat-with-the-james-a-rand-young-investigators-award-winner/) - During the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Digital Health & Social Media Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and Committee Member Mark Mildren, MD sat down with the 2023 AAHKS James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award winner Vinay K. Aggarwal, MD to discuss his study. In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Dr. Aggarwal shares his study’s
- [Arthroplasty Today Announces Reviewers of the Year at AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-today-announces-reviewers-of-the-year-at-aahks-annual-meeting/) - Congratulations to Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD, both of whom were recognized as the 2023 Arthroplasty Today “Reviewers of the Year”! Dr. Lieberman and Dr. Schwartz were honored at the Arthroplasty Today editorial board meeting, held during the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.
- [Support the AAHKS Shop and FARE Together](https://www.aahks.org/support-the-aahks-shop-and-fare-together/) - Looking for a last-minute gift for a special arthroplasty surgeon you know? Visit the AAHKS Online Shop to browse our collection of AAHKS-branded apparel and accessories. With many options in adults, children, the home and practice, the AAHKS Shop has something for everyone on your gift list – just in time for the holidays. What’s
- [Are All MSIS Tests Useful to Diagnose PJI?](https://www.aahks.org/are-msis-tests-useful-to-diagnose-pji/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Mark Mildren, MD sat down with our
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Best Podium Award Announced](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-best-podium-award-announced/) - AAHKS is pleased to announce that Paper #24, “One Stage versus Two Stage Treatment for Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Prospective, Randomized Trial,” has been named winner of the Best Podium Award for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, which took place last month in Texas. This award is based on the votes of the Annual Meeting attendees. Congratulations to presenting author Thomas
- [CMS Mandatory Inpatient THA/TKA PRO-PMs Coming in 2024](https://www.aahks.org/cms-mandatory-inpatient-tha-tka-pro-pms-coming-in-2024-2/) - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid will be implementing a mandatory inpatient PROM for THA and TKA next year. The goal of this measure is to quantify pain and functional improvements with validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to improve patient lives. The Inpatient Quality Reporting Total Hip and Knee Replacement PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKAPRO-PM)
- [FOCAL Webinar on Highlights of 2023 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/focal-webinar-on-highlights-of-2023-annual-meeting/) - December 18, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central Time Join 2023 AAHKS Program Chair Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc, and Program Committee members Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS (2024 Chair) and Leonard T. Buller, MD (2025 Chair) as they review highlights from this year’s AAHKS Annual Meeting and share innovative research, technology and practice changes shared in
- [New Research Published in AAHKS Journals](https://www.aahks.org/new-research-published-in-aahks-journals-2/) - The January 2024 issue of the Journal of Arthroplasty has been published online, with physical issues mailing to AAHKS members and subscribers as well. This month includes special sections of articles related to same-day total joint arthroplasty and health policy & economics, as well as the latest in hip and knee research, revisions and complications.
- [JOA: The Cut with Chloe Scott](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-with-chloe-scott/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s ShortCuts podcast episode, Robert E. Howell III, MD and Kevin M. Weisz, MD discuss traumaplasty with Chloe Scott, MD
- [AAHKS Urges Congress to Avert Medicare Cuts](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-urges-congress-to-avert-medicare-cuts/) - On November 16, AAHKS joined 120 state and national health care societies in writing Congress urging them to avert all Medicare payment cuts for 2024. The letter states that the “combination of ever-increasing practice costs and long stagnated Medicare payment rates has become unsustainable. When adjusted for inflation in practice costs, Medicare physician pay has
- [Most Popular Stories in the News](https://www.aahks.org/most-popular-stories-in-the-news/) - See what your fellow surgeons are reading! The top-three most-read stories from AAHKS Weekly News issues in November were: Most-clicked was the Townhall on AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program video, in which Task Force Chair William G. Hamilton, MD, introduces plans to create a formal recognition process for adult reconstruction fellowship programs over the next three
- [New Episode of AAHKS Amplified](https://www.aahks.org/new-episode-of-aahks-amplified/) - Hear liaisons to the Patient and Public Relations Committee Connor A. King, MD (Young Arthroplasty Group) and Obinna O. Adigweme, MD (Diversity Advisory Board) discuss partial knee arthroplasty with two leaders in the field – Jess H. Lonner, MD and Keith R. Berend, MD. In this two-part recording, they discuss the increasing popularity of partial
- [Missed Giving Tuesday? Support Your Community Anytime](https://www.aahks.org/missed-giving-tuesday-support-your-community-anytime/) - The orthopaedic community raised donations for FARE, the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education, in honor of “Giving Tuesday” this week. Show your support for FARE by contributing today. Your contribution to FARE helps us to provide innovative research and best practices to the AAHKS community. Your generosity will support research that empowers the orthopaedic
- [Watch Now: AAHKS Town Hall on Fellowship Recognition](https://www.aahks.org/watch-now-aahks-town-hall-on-fellowship-recognition/) - During the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Task Force Chair William G. Hamilton, MD, hosted a Fellowship Town Hall to introduce plans for a new process for Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Recognition over the next three years. The Recognition Program is the result of a year-long effort by the Task Force to work with
- [Free BHS Membership for AAHKS Members](https://www.aahks.org/free-bhs-membership-for-aahks-members/) - AAHKS and the British Hip Society (BHS) have agreed by a memorandum of understanding to offer FREE reciprocal international membership of their societies for the calendar year 2024. Benefits of membership in the BHS include access to the members-only area of its website, which includes video, webinar and educational catalogs. AAHKS BHS members also receive
- [CMS Mandatory Inpatient THA/TKA PRO-PMs Coming in 2024](https://www.aahks.org/cms-mandatory-inpatient-tha-tka-pro-pms-coming-in-2024/) - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid will be implementing a mandatory inpatient PROM for THA and TKA next year. The goal of this measure is to quantify pain and functional improvements with validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to improve patient lives. The Inpatient Quality Reporting Total Hip and Knee Replacement PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKAPRO-PM)
- [Discounted Registration to CCJR](https://www.aahks.org/discounted-registration-to-ccjr/) - The Hip Society, The Knee Society and other sponsors of the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR®) 2023 CME Conference invite AAHKS members to register for the conference, either in-person and virtual, and enjoy a 25% discount off the registration fee! Take advantage of this exclusive offer by registering online here and using the code
- [Partial Knee Replacement – Part 2](https://www.aahks.org/partial-knee-replacement-part-2/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Thanks for returning for Part 2 of Partial Knee Replacement. We hope you found Part 1 to be insightful! Again, liaison’s to the Patient and Public Relations
- [Partial Knee Replacement - Part 1](https://www.aahks.org/partial-knee-replacement-part-1/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, liaisons to the Patient and Public Relations Committee Connor A. King, MD from the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) and Obinna O. Adigweme, MD
- [2023 Presidential Keynote Address Recording](https://www.aahks.org/2023-presidential-keynote-address-recording/) - AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRSC, a native of Azerbaijan, Iran, immigrated to the U.S. in 1995 after completing his medical degree in the UK. In his 2023 Annual Meeting Keynote Address, Dr. Parvizi shared stories from fellow immigrant arthroplasty surgeons about the opportunities this country provides to immigrants, including his personal experiences leaving a
- [Apply to Open Positions on AAHKS Committees](https://www.aahks.org/apply-to-open-positions-on-aahks-committees-5/) - The opportunity to serve as a volunteer on one of the many committees is a great way to not only get more involved with the organization, but to network with peers as well. The application period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Monday, November 27, 2023. An active AAHKS membership,
- [AAHKS Writes Congress to Avert Cuts](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-writes-congress-to-avert-cuts/) - In the past two weeks, AAHKS has signed on to two letters to Congressional leaders, urging them to take action on payment cuts and Medicare budget reform. On October 31, AAHKS joined AMA and more than 110 other national and state societies asking for legislation to fix Medicare related to inflationary payment and budget neutrality. Read
- [AAHKS Named Guest Society at Argentine Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-named-guest-society-at-argentine-meeting/) - Represented by AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, International Chair Victor H. Hernandez, MD, MS, Fellowship Match Committee Chair Elizabeth B. Gausden, MD, MPH and Research Committee member Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD, among many others, AAHKS is the Guest Society at the Asociación Argentina de Ortopedia y Traumatología (AAOT) 60th Congress in Rosario, Argentina. This
- [New Two-Part Amplified Episode on Injections](https://www.aahks.org/new-two-part-amplified-episode-on-injections/) - In the newest episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC and David G. Deckey, MD were joined by special guest Iain Murray, MD for a discussion on various options available for hip and knee arthritis injections, including corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid and platelet rich plasma. Learn about the
- [AAHKS Membership Reaches Historic High](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-membership-reaches-historic-high/) - During the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting last week, AAHKS announced having reached a milestone in membership, reaching a new high of 5,000+ members! In celebration of our growth over the last three decades, AAHKS recognized Yoav S. Zvi, MD as our official 5,000th member. An Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training at New England Baptist Hospital in
- [FOCAL/WIA "Speakers Development" Webinar: Recording Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/focal-wia-speakers-development-webinar-recording-now-available/) - The October 30, 2023, FOCAL webinar, presented in partnership with AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA), provides young arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons-in-training with the “rules of engagement with AAHKS Podium Presentations.” Moderator Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC, and faculty Matthew P. Abdel, MD, Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Linda I. Suleiman, MD (all speakers at the 2023
- [Final Day of the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/final-day-of-the-2023-aahks-annual-meeting/) - The 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting concludes, with today’s symposia covering “Revision for Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Video-Based Techniques” and “Revision for Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Video-Based Techniques” and the remaining papers focused on health policy and large database studies were presented. Guest representatives from The Hip Society, The Knee Society and the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR)
- [Congratulations to 2023 Annual Meeting Award Winners!](https://www.aahks.org/congratulations-to-2023-annual-meeting-award-winners/) - Congratulations to the excellent surgeons who were recognized during the AAHKS General Session this year for accomplishments in diversity & inclusion efforts, research, clinical excellence and humanitarian work: Dr. Parvizi presented the 2023 Presidential Award to Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc Three studies received FARE (Foundation for Arthroplasty Research & Education) Grants: Sumon Nandi,
- [Thank You for Dallas & We’ll See You In Atlanta](https://www.aahks.org/thank-you-for-dallas-well-see-you-in-atlanta/) - To all attendees, faculty, exhibitors and other contributors, thank you for attending the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, supporting your professional organization and making this meeting our largest and best yet. All registered attendees will be able to access recordings for reviewing purposes soon. Those who were unable to attend will be able to purchase a
- [Join Your Colleagues and Take Action for Unity Day](https://www.aahks.org/join-your-colleagues-and-take-action-for-unity-day/) - To continue the momentum from Arthroplasty Unity Day, yesterday's advocacy event in conjunction with the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, we’re asking all AAHKS members to urge Congress to pass H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare Patients and Providers Act, by sending a letter today. This bill would reform Medicare physician payments and preserve quality, choice and
- [Poster Exhibition Features New Research](https://www.aahks.org/poster-exhibition-features-new-research/) - The 2023 AAHKS Scientific Poster Exhibition opened Friday inside the Exhibit Hall/Learning Center, bringing more attention and traffic to the groundbreaking research featured at this year’s Annual Meeting. Of the 350+ posters selected to display electronically, the highest-rated 100 posters were invited to present their findings onsite, and awards were given to the highest scoring
- [Highlights from the Annual Meeting So Far](https://www.aahks.org/highlights-from-the-annual-meeting-so-far/) - More than 4,400 attendees—including in-person and virtual orthopaedic surgeons, team members, exhibitors and staff—are participating in the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, which may be our largest meeting yet. AAHKS Committee chairs have been recording video reports that are playing on large screens throughout the Gaylord Texan, sharing recent news and accomplishments with AAHKS members. The
- [American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 2023 Annual Report](https://www.aahks.org/american-joint-replacement-registry-releases-2023-annual-report/) - The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the official registry of AAHKS, published its 2023 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes today. Marking the 10th anniversary edition of the report, the data represents over 3.1 million primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty procedures
- [Hip and Knee Injections - Part 2](https://www.aahks.org/hip-and-knee-injections-part-2/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Thanks for returning for Part 2 of Hip and Knee Injections. We hope you found Part 1 to be insightful! Again, Patient and Public Relations Committee members
- [Hip and Knee Injections - Part 1](https://www.aahks.org/hip-and-knee-injections-part-1/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Michael Blankstein, MD and David Deckey, MD were joined by a special guest, Iain Murray,
- [AAHKS General Session Commences](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-general-session-commences/) - The General Session of the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting begins today at 3:00 p.m. with welcome remarks from AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS. The AAHKS Program Committee expanded the program to feature 60 podium presentations, including three outstanding research abstracts selected for AAHKS awards for research, surgical techniques and young investigators, which will be
- [AAHKS Leadership Meetings and Special Events](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-leadership-meetings-and-special-events/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors met yesterday to hear committee and society reports, review new membership applications, and discuss end-of-year financials. Three Special Courses take place today: the Business of Total Joint Arthroplasty Course, the Orthopaedic Team Member Course and the Research Course, offering additional learning opportunities for Annual Meeting attendees prior to the General
- [Annual Meeting Events Focus on Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-events-focus-on-diversity-and-inclusion/) - In partnership with Nth Dimensions, an organization founded by orthopaedic surgeons to address health care disparities for all communities, AAHKS hosted a hands-on workshop for approximately 75 minority STEM students from local Dallas high schools to nurture students’ curiosity in medicine and orthopaedics through surgeon-led talks and interactive mock surgeries using real surgical tools and
- [Women in Arthroplasty Come Together in Texas](https://www.aahks.org/women-in-arthroplasty-come-together-in-texas-2/) - Aimed at increasing gender representation and diversity in the field of orthopaedic surgery, the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee organized several events during the Annual Meeting to spotlight and support female hip and knee surgeons, including a booth crawl for female arthroplasty surgeons to meet industry and AAHKS leaders during tonight’s networking reception. WIA
- [Resident Education Opportunities](https://www.aahks.org/resident-education-opportunities-2/) - AAHKS welcomed 150 orthopaedic surgery residents to the AAHKS Resident Arthroplasty and Lab Course, expanding the number of residents in attendance by 10 this year. During yesterday’s Bioskills and Cement Lab courses, expert faculty provided hands-on training in hip and knee arthroplasty techniques. Residents had to apply to attend both today’s Lab Course and the didactic Resident
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Begins Today](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-begins-today/) - The 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting officially kicks off today at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Attendee registration opens at 6:30 a.m. in the Longhorn Marble Foyer – be among the first to pick up your badge and meeting materials for the largest arthroplasty event of the year. Advanced registration has closed, but members
- [Mayor of Grapevine Welcomes National & International AAHKS Attendees to Texas](https://www.aahks.org/mayor-of-grapevine-welcomes-national-international-aahks-attendees-to-texas/) - In support of the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place this week, the Mayor of Grapevine William D. Tate presented AAHKS with a formal letter welcoming almost 5,000 arthroplasty surgeons, team members, staff and industry partners to this vibrant city. Attendees at the 2023 Annual Meeting come from across the country and the world to
- [Future Arthroplasty Surgeons at AAHKS](https://www.aahks.org/future-arthroplasty-surgeons-at-aahks/) - Young arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons in training are a vital part of AAHKS membership and are well represented at this year’s meeting. To enhance their overall meeting experience and opportunities, the AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is hosting a panel discussion today about what young arthroplasty surgeons can do outside of the OR to leverage
- [Log Into the 2023 AAHKS Mobile App](https://www.aahks.org/log-into-the-2023-aahks-mobile-app/) - 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 of this and more in the 2023 AAHKS Meeting App. Navigate using the left-hand
- [Industry Support Enhances Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/industry-support-enhances-meeting-2/) - The Industry Symposia schedule of 23 separate sessions starts today, showcasing new products and technologies designed to enhance the practice of hip and knee surgeons. These sessions are separate from the official program and do not offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ unless noted by the sponsor. We are pleased to have our industry partners
- [Last Chance for Lower Registration Prices](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-for-lower-registration-prices/) - Only a few days left to secure your registration for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 2-5 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Register today before prices increase and join your colleagues at the largest arthroplasty surgeon educational conference of the year. This year’s meeting is on track to break attendance
- [Don’t Miss Newest AAHKS Opportunities!](https://www.aahks.org/dont-miss-newest-aahks-opportunities/) - New Episode of “The Cut”. In this episode of ShortCuts, Lizzie G. Lieberman, MD, Kim K. Tucker, MD and Kevin M. Weisz, MD discuss three recent Journal of Arthroplasty articles on Vancouver B periprosthetic femoral fractures, frailty and outcomes following total hip arthroplasty and gender in recruitment into the field of arthroplasty. Please listen in
- [Featured Industry Symposium: “Updates in Operating Room Technologies for Efficiency in Safety and Patient Outcomes”](https://www.aahks.org/featured-industry-symposium-updates-in-operating-room-technologies-for-efficiency-in-safety-and-patient-outcomes/) - Thursday, November 2 5:30 – 7:30 Sponsored by Medtronic Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+
- [Operation Walk Outreach in Ecuador](https://www.aahks.org/operation-walk-outreach-in-ecuador/) - Operation Walk recently concluded its latest medical mission trip, this time bringing a team of orthopaedic surgeons and team members to provide care to underserved and indigenous residents in and around Quito, Ecuador. Pictured at left are some of the volunteers with Operation Walk on the trip, which provided hundreds of life-changing total joint replacement
- [Two Weeks Until the Premiere Arthroplasty Surgery Event of the Year](https://www.aahks.org/two-weeks-until-the-premiere-arthroplasty-surgery-event-of-the-year/) - Featuring 180+ expert faculty members, 60 podium presentations, eight cutting-edge symposia, 124 exhibitors, four special courses, more than 300 posters (including the Top 100 in-person) and nearly 5,000 members of the adult reconstruction profession in attendance, the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting adds up to the must-attend event of the year. Register today before prices increase
- [Speaking at the Annual Meeting? Register Today for WIA/FOCAL “Speakers Development” Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/speaking-at-the-annual-meeting-register-today-for-wia-focal-speakers-development-webinar-2/) - Monday, October 30 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern The October FOCAL Webinar will be presented in partnership with AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) and will provide young arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons-in-training with the “rules of engagement with AAHKS Podium Presentations.” Moderator Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC, and faculty Matthew P. Abdel, MD, Antonia F.
- [Town Hall to Introduce Fellowship Recognition Program](https://www.aahks.org/town-hall-to-introduce-fellowship-recognition-program/) - All leaders and participants in AAHKS fellowship training programs who will be attending the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 3, in the Escondido 1-2 rooms. The purpose of this town hall meeting is to introduce a new recognition program for
- [Featured Industry Symposium: “Underutilized Allies: Partnering with Your Interventional Radiology Colleagues to Treat OA Knee Pain”](https://www.aahks.org/featured-industry-symposium-underutilized-allies-partnering-with-your-interventional-radiology-colleagues-to-treat-oa-knee-pain/) - Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Avanos This symposium will discuss a partnership approach with interventional radiologists to treat OA knee pain patients, both pre-and post-arthroplasty. Hear detailed clinical evidence supporting cooled radiofrequency ablation for osteoarthritis knee pain and the real-world experience of two physicians, an orthopaedic surgeon and an
- [Last Chance to Register: YAG Resident OITE Review Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-register-yag-resident-oite-review-webinar/) - On October 24 from 7:00-8:30 p.m., join AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) leaders for a webinar review of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluation (OITE), administered each year to orthopaedic residency programs in November. Moderator Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc will be joined by faculty members David C. Landy, MD, PhD; Jenna
- [The YAG Augment: Legends of Arthroplasty with Dr. Douglas E. Padgett](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-legends-of-arthroplasty-with-dr-douglas-e-padgett/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by Douglas E. Padgett, MD, for the latest “Legends in Arthroplasty”, to discuss how he came to orthopaedics, and specifically adult reconstruction. He shares his experiences in military medical service and how it informed his non-military practice, learning from and along with other arthroplasty legends, developing new
- [JOA, The Cut: ShortCuts August 2023 Issue](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-shortcuts-issue-august-22/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s ShortCuts podcast episode, Drs. Weisz, Lieberman, and Tucker discuss three recent Journal of Arthroplasty articles on Vancouver B
- [AAHKS Writes Congress Seeking Medicare Cut Relief](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-writes-congress-seeking-medicare-cut-relief/) - Last week, AAHKS joined a surgical coalition of 47 organizations representing 1.2 million physician and non-physician providers urging Congress to halt the implementation of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems add-on code G2211, set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed
- [Unity Day at the Annual Meeting: Join Your Colleagues to Advocate for Medicare Reform](https://www.aahks.org/unity-day-at-the-annual-meeting-join-your-colleagues-to-advocate-for-medicare-reform/) - This year during the Annual Meeting, AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS has declared Friday, November 2, Arthroplasty Unity Day. While attending the Annual Meeting, whether in person or virtually, we will ask you to stand together and write to Congress urging them to pass H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare Patients and Providers Act, to
- [Register Now Before Prices Increase](https://www.aahks.org/register-now-before-prices-increase/) - Registration rates for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting go up $100 on November 1, so register today for the lowest rate! Returning to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center the Annual Meeting is the leading CME event for hip and knee surgeons. Already registered? Make sure you download the app to get first access
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Featured Industry Symposium: “Underutilized Allies: Partnering with Your Interventional Radiology Colleagues to Treat OA Knee Pain”](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-underutilized-allies-partnering-with-your-interventional-radiology-colleagues-to-treat-oa-knee-pain/) - Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Avanos This seminar will discuss a partnership approach with interventional radiologists to treat OA knee pain patients, both pre- and post-arthroplasty. Hear detailed clinical evidence supporting cooled radiofrequency ablation for osteoarthritis knee pain and the real-world experience of two physicians who currently use cooled
- [Updated Orthopedic Network News Guide is Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/updated-orthopedic-network-news-guide-is-now-available/) - Every year, Orthopedic Network News (ONN) publishes a new “Hip and Knee Implant Review” that includes a side-by-side comparison of implant pricing among various manufacturers. As valued members of AAHKS and an added benefit, you can now download the 2023 guide by logging in to AAHKS. This year’s issue also includes: 2023 Hip and Knee
- [Annual Meeting Just ONE MONTH Away](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-just-one-month-away-2/) - We’re just one month away from the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 2-5 in Dallas. Expect this year’s event to highlight the latest research in arthroplasty through dynamic sessions, expert speakers and scientific posters (including 300+ ePoster and the Top 100 posters in-person). View the full 2023 Annual Meeting schedule online. Attendees are
- [2023 Course Agendas Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/2023-course-agendas-now-available/) - Agendas for the AAHKS Courses are now posted online! These courses take place on Friday, November 3, during the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Two courses provide CME credit, and all provide additional educational opportunities to enhance attendees’ annual meeting experience. Three courses are now accepting registrations to enhance your annual meeting experience. Click the links
- [Speaking at the Annual Meeting? Register Today for WIA/FOCAL “Speakers Development” Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/speaking-at-the-annual-meeting-register-today-for-wia-focal-speakers-development-webinar/) - Monday, October 30 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern The October FOCAL Webinar will be presented in partnership with AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) and will provide young arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons-in-training with the “rules of engagement with AAHKS Podium Presentations.” Moderator Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC, and faculty Matthew P. Abdel, MD, Antonia F.
- [Optimal Timing of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/optimal-timing-of-total-hip-and-knee-arthroplasty/) - The full “Optimal Timing of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty” guideline, jointly developed by AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology, has been published in the JOA and in the ACR journal. The jointly developed guideline, a summary of which was released in March 2023, focuses on the timing of hip and knee arthroplasty, and
- [Resident Reminder: Register for the YAG OITE Review Course](https://www.aahks.org/resident-reminder-register-for-the-yag-oite-review-course/) - On October 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m., join YAG leaders for a webinar review of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluations (OITE), administered each year to orthopaedic residency programs in November. Moderator Anna Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc will be joined by faculty members David C. Landy, MD, PhD; Jenna A. Bernstein, MD; Christopher M. Melnic,
- [Annual Meeting Keynote Session Announced](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-keynote-session-announced/) - We’re excited to announce the theme of this year’s Annual Meeting Keynote Address, “American Dream: The Story of Immigrants.” Instead of an outside invited speaker, AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS will deliver the presentation. Dr. Parvizi, a native of Azerbaijan, Iran, immigrated to the United States in 1995 after completing his medical degree in
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Featured Industry Symposium: “Revision TJA: Technologies, Trends, and Tips and Tricks”](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-revision-tja-technologies-trends-and-tips-and-tricks/) - Friday, November 3, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Enovis Join this engaging educational session discussing revision hip and knee arthroplasty featuring revisions in the outpatient setting, techniques in revision TKA and THA, and case discussion. This session will include several didactic and interactive presentations on trends and technologies in revision TJA
- [Last Chance to Apply for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship!](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-apply-for-aahks-health-policy-fellowship/) - The deadline to apply for the 2024–2025 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is Saturday, September 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have completed a fellowship and are within the first four years of their clinical
- [2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Awards Open Reminder](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-industry-innovation-awards-open-reminder/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors and the Industry Relations Committee encourage AAHKS industry partners to submit their applications for the 2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Awards. This program, which premiered last year, is designed to recognize product/service/procedure innovations introduced during the past 12 months. The award is a competitive product award open only to companies exhibiting
- [JOA, The Cut: ShortCuts Issue](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-shortcuts-issue/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s ShortCuts podcast episode, join your hosts Kevin M. Weisz, MD, Meg A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD, Lizzie G. Lieberman, MD and
- [Award-Winning Annual Meeting Papers Announced](https://www.aahks.org/award-winning-annual-meeting-papers-announced/) - AAHKS is pleased to announce three outstanding papers selected to receive awards at the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting. The awards presentations will take place in the afternoon on Saturday, November 4: The James A. Rand, MD Young Investigator’s Award recognizing clinical excellence in knee-related research will be presented to Vinay K. Aggarwal, MD on behalf
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Featured Industry Symposium: “Robotics in Revision Knee Surgery”](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-robotics-in-revision-knee-surgery/) - Sponsored by Smith + Nephew Friday, November 3, 2023 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Central This session showcases the CORI Surgical System, the first robotic system indicated for revision total knee arthroplasty, in combination with the LEGION Revision Knee System. This image-free solution assists with joint-line restitution, defect management, accurate bone removal and balancing through the
- [AAHKS Participates in Hill Visits and BOS Meetings](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-participates-in-hill-visits-and-bos-meetings/) - This week, AAHKS leaders were in Washington, DC to participate in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) and Fall Meeting. The delegation, led by Health Policy Council Chair Adam J. Rana, MD and Health Policy Fellows Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc, Eli Kamara, MD and Hayden L. Joseph, MD
- [New Augment About the Future of Non-Arthroplasty Management of Knee OA](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-about-the-future-of-non-arthroplasty-management-of-knee-oa/) - In this episode Augment hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC are joined by Christopher Kim, MD, PhD and Sowmya Viswanathan, PhD to discuss the future of regenerative medicine for knee osteoarthritis. Topics include the current state of orthobiologics and injectables for treatment of knee OA, the optimal patient population to
- [Residents: Need to Take the OITE in November? We Got You.](https://www.aahks.org/residents-need-to-take-the-oite-in-november-we-got-you/) - On October 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m., join YAG leaders for a webinar review of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluations (OITE), administered each year to orthopaedic residency programs in November. Moderator Anna Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc will be joined by faculty members David C. Landy, MD, PhD; Jenna A. Bernstein, MD; Christopher M. Melnic,
- [AAHKS Comments on CMS Proposed Rules](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-cms-proposed-rules/) - This week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rules. Our PFS comment letter requests that CMS provide technical assistance to Congress to waive budget neutrality adjustments for the Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor,
- [AAHKS-SICOT Co-Branded Webinar on Enhanced Recovery after THA](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-sicot-co-branded-webinar-on-enhanced-recovery-after-tha/) - Saturday, Sept. 16 10:00-11:30 a.m. Eastern | 9:00-10:30 a.m. Central Tomorrow, AAHKS is co-branding a webinar with the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT), “Enhanced Recovery after THA: A Global Perspective”. The webinar will provide an overview of diverse global approaches to postoperative protocols and management, as leading experts delve into the realm
- [Fellow Education: September FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/fellow-education-september-focal-webinar/) - Revision Exposures (Hip and Knee): A Video-Based Discussion Tuesday, September 26, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central Time Join this month’s FOCAL webinar to see expert faculty discuss video tips and tricks on improving exposures through specific techniques and technologies. Moderator Nicholas B. Frisch, MD, MBA, and faculty Robert A. Sershon, MD, Joshua C. Rozell, MD, FAAHKS and
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Featured Industry Symposium: " From Good to Great: Kinematic Alignment in TJA”](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-from-good-to-great-kinematic-alignment-in-tja/) - Thursday, November 2, 2023 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Medacta The concept of personalized TKA has gained traction over the past decade. Kinematic alignment, with its goal of re-establishing the patient’s pre-arthritic joint line, has been at the forefront of the personalized TKA movement. Drs. Stephen Howell, Andrew Wickline, Michael Hellman and Marcus Ford will discuss how
- [Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Affect Health Policy](https://www.aahks.org/dont-miss-your-opportunity-to-affect-health-policy/) - The deadline to apply for the 2024–2025 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is Saturday, September 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have completed a fellowship and are within the first four years of their clinical
- [The Future of Non-Arthroplasty Management of Knee OA](https://www.aahks.org/the-future-of-non-arthroplasty-management-of-knee-oa/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by Christopher Kim, MD, PhD and Sowmya Viswanathan, PhD to discuss the future of regenerative medicine for knee osteoarthritis. Topics include the current state of orthobiologics and injectables for treatment of knee OA, the optimal patient population to receive these treatments and what the future holds for
- [Register for AAHKS CME Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-aahks-cme-webinar/) - “Alternative Knee Alignment Strategies” Tuesday, September 19, 2023 7:30 p.m. Central | 8:30 p.m. Eastern Join faculty members Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, Michael T. Hirschmann, MD, Roland Becker, MD, Vasili Karas, MD, MS and Pier F. Indelli, MD, PhD, as they address new and alternative techniques used for aligning the knee as part of
- [What Can I Do After Surgery? From the Patient’s Perspective](https://www.aahks.org/what-can-i-do-after-surgery-from-the-patients-perspective/) - In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Kevin A. Sonn, MD, Cody C. Green, MD and David M. Freccero, MD were joined by patient Jason Couch to discuss his personal journey leading up to and following knee replacement surgery. Mr. Couch is a member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)
- [Getting to the Heart of the Matter: A Conversation on Race with Bomani Jones](https://www.aahks.org/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-matter-a-conversation-on-race-with-bomani-jones/) - The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) would like to invite you to this year’s Annual Meeting symposium “A Conversation on Race with Bomani Jones.” This captivating conversation will touch on barriers to inclusion in sports and orthopaedic surgery with one of the most influential voices in sports media. Don’t miss it – Friday, November 3, from
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Featured Industry Symposium: “Intrasurgical Contamination During Primary and Revision Arthroplasty – Surgical Gloves and the Pathogen Transfer Chain”](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-intrasurgical-contamination-during-primary-and-revision-arthroplasty-surgical-gloves-and-the-pathogen-transfer-chain/) - Friday, November 3 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Cardinal Health As we prepare for an increase in TJA surgery and infection volume, we face the ever-pertinent question of improving how we prevent and manage infections. Physicians meticulously exercise the necessary steps to decrease the possibility of pathogen transfer and prevent consequences of infection.
- [2022 Annual Meeting Proceedings Published](https://www.aahks.org/2022-annual-meeting-proceedings-published/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty has published an open access online supplement containing the Proceedings of the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting. The supplement includes an editorial written by Jeremy M. Gililland, MD, 2022 Program Chair. Review the highlights of the meeting, including the award-winning papers and important research, organized by topic. Read more here.
- [What Can I Do After Surgery? From a Patient's Perspective](https://www.aahks.org/https-aahkspodcast-s3-amazonaws-com-01_what_can_i_do_after_surgery-mp3/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Kevin A. Sonn, MD, Cody C. Green, MD and David M. Freccero, MD were joined by patient Jason Couch to discuss his personal journey leading up to and
- [Register Today for AAHKS WIA/RJOS Mentorship Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-today-for-aahks-wia-rjos-mentorship-webinar/) - Tuesday, September 12 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central Hosted by the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), this webinar will teach you strategies for becoming an effective mentor/mentee as well as tips for building your own mentoring network. Faculty includes moderator Cara A. Cipriano, MD, MSc, and panelists
- [New Augment Episode on Expert Witnesses: Should You or Shouldn’t You?](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-episode-on-expert-witnesses-should-you-or-shouldnt-you/) - In this episode, Augment hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD, Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and Nicholas B. Frisch, MD, MBA are joined by AAOS Committee on Professionalism Chair Thomas B. Fleeter, MD to discuss what is involved with being an expert witness in the medical field. Dr. Fleeter has experience in co-founding a medical liability
- [Deadline for 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Hotel](https://www.aahks.org/deadline-for-2023-aahks-annual-meeting-hotel/) - The deadline to book your hotel room is only a few weeks away! Log in to your AAHKS account online to register for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting and reserve your guest room at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center - exclusively for member/non-exhibitor attendees – until October 9, or until the block is
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-6/) - “Novel Technologies Driving Efficiencies in the ASC” 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Avanos and Smith+Nephew Orthopedic total joint replacements continue to grow in the ASC space. This session discusses therapies and technologies that drive better efficiencies in outpatient surgery. Learn how the CORI Surgical System, paired with Avanos Medical’s suite of pain management therapies, helps reduce
- [International Surgeon Helps AAHKS Reach Membership Goals](https://www.aahks.org/international-surgeon-helps-aahks-reach-membership-goals/) - When he took office in March 2023, AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS set a high membership goal for his presidential year, challenging AAHKS and the profession to reach 6,000 members by increasing international outreach and networking, opening new pathways to membership and demonstrating the value of AAHKS benefits to arthroplasty surgeons. In support of
- [Abstracts Selected for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/abstracts-selected-for-the-2023-aahks-annual-meeting/) - This year, AAHKS received a record number of more than 2,000 abstract submissions for consideration as podium or poster presentations at the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Invitations have been sent to authors of 60 abstracts selected for podium presentations and 300 abstracts for posters, with the top 100 posters also invited to present physical posters
- [Attend the 2023 AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/attend-the-2023-aahks-diversity-advisory-board-dab-symposium/) - Getting to the Heart of the Matter: A Conversation on Race with Bomani Jones Join us for this captivating conversation on barriers to inclusion in sports and orthopaedic surgery with one of the most influential voices in sports media, Bomani Jones. Visit the AAHKS Annual Meeting website to view the complete schedule, register for industry
- [Apply Now for the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/apply-now-for-the-aahks-health-policy-fellowship-6/) - The 2024–2025 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications through Saturday, September 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have completed a fellowship and are within the first four years of their clinical practice.
- [Join August FOCAL Webinar on Pre-Op Optimization](https://www.aahks.org/join-august-focal-webinar-on-pre-op-optimization/) - Don’t miss Monday’s FOCAL webinar, “How to Implement Preoperative Optimization of Total Joint Patients,” taking place August 28 at 7 p.m. Central. Hear expert strategies on improving outcomes for your total joint patient with practical steps you can take in perioperative management. Faculty includes Ayesha Abdeen, MD, Alexis D. Gaskin, MD, Kerry S. Hale, MD,
- [Expert Witness: Should You/Shouldn’t You? What you need to know with Thomas Fleeter, MD](https://www.aahks.org/expert-witness-should-you-shouldnt-you-what-you-need-to-know-with-thomas-fleeter-md/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAOS Committee on Professionalism Chair Thomas B. Fleeter, MD to discuss what is involved with being an expert witness in the medical field. Dr. Fleeter also has experience in co-founding a medical liability insurance company in Virginia. Topics include the basics of what is involved with
- [AAHKS Comments on CMS Episode-Based Payment Model RFI](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-cms-episode-based-payment-model-rfi/) - This week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for their Request For Information from the Innovation Center on the future of episode-based payment models. AAHKS again expressed concern about the continued downturn in reimbursement for physicians, including the role of episode-based payment models, in driving down Medicare fee for service provider
- [Reminder: Diversity Award Nominations!](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-diversity-award-nominations/) - Time is running out to submit nominations for the AAHKS Diversity Award! The AAHKS Diversity Award honors AAHKS members who are committed to making hip and knee arthroplasty more diverse and accessible to all patients. That includes working to increase the number of women and/or underrepresented minorities entering the field of hip and knee arthroplasty
- [Enhance Your Annual Meeting Education with Special Courses](https://www.aahks.org/enhance-your-annual-meeting-education-with-special-courses/) - AAHKS hosts special courses onsite during the Annual Meeting to provide additional educational opportunities for attendees. Three courses are now accepting registrations. Don’t wait – spots are limited and these courses fill up quickly. Click the links below to learn more. Register for the Annual Meeting today – course registration will be on page two
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-5/) - Hip-Spine Simplified: Incorporating Hip-Spine Assessment in Pre-Op Planning for THA 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Central Sponsored by Intellijoint Surgical The hip-spine relationship is an important factor that can affect the outcome of THA. The alignment and mobility of the spine can influence the orientation of the acetabular component, as well as the risk of impingement,
- [“Robot Wars” Webinar Recording Posted on LEARN](https://www.aahks.org/robot-wars-webinar-recording-posted-on-learn/) - A recording of the July 18- webinar “Robot Wars in TKA” is now available on LEARN. Note: This recorded webinar does not offer CME. Moderator Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS, is joined by expert faculty who review the differences between the robotic platforms on the market, highlight the tips/tricks on the use of each platform
- [Notice of Proposed Changes to AAHKS Bylaws](https://www.aahks.org/notice-of-proposed-changes-to-aahks-bylaws-3/) - Members will be asked to approve changes to the AAHKS Bylaws at the Annual Business Meeting on November 5, 2023, during the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas. The proposed bylaws change would amend the Associate Member category by including physicians who have a clinical role in treating patients undergoing hip and/or knee arthroplasty. Currently,
- [FOCAL Launches Webinar Calendar for 2023-2024 Academic Year](https://www.aahks.org/focal-launches-webinar-calendar-for-2023-2024-academic-year/) - The AAHKS FOCAL (Fellows Orthopaedic Continued AAHKS Learning) Committee has released its full calendar of webinars for the 2023-2024 academic year. Open to all arthroplasty surgeons in training, FOCAL webinars provide additional educational opportunities and access to world-class faculty. Register today for August’s FOCAL webinar, “How to Implement Preoperative Optimization of Total Joint Patients,” to
- [2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Awards Open for Entries](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-industry-innovation-awards-open-for-entries/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors and the Industry Relations Committee are pleased to announce the opening of the submission portal for the 2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Awards. This program, which premiered last year, is designed to recognize product/service/procedure innovations introduced during the past 12 months. The award is a competitive product award only for companies
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-4/) - “Remote Therapeutic Monitoring- Deliver Better Care Through Technology and Bill for Your Time” Thursday, November 2 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Central Sponsored by HopCo Digitally enabled patient care is here to stay with CMS expanding CPT codes designed to help orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists take better care of their patients in a more cost-efficient
- [Don’t Forget – Nominate Leaders for WIA Empowerment Award](https://www.aahks.org/dont-forget-nominate-leaders-for-wia-empowerment-award/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee is looking to recognize an individual that has taken the initiative to support women in the arthroplasty community in an impactful way with the Women in Arthroplasty Empowerment Award. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond to elevate and support women in arthroplasty in a
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-3/) - “Pivoting in the Right Direction with Augmented Reality Guidance” Friday, November 3, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Enovis The ARVIS® Augmented Reality System represents the next era of orthopaedic technology. Join this symposium for a robust discussion on the early surgical experience with the ARVIS® platform in conjunction with Enovis Hip &
- [Update on Abstract Submission Status](https://www.aahks.org/update-on-abstract-submission-status/) - AAHKS received more than 2,000 original, unpublished research abstracts for podiums and poster presentations at the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting – a record number! Almost 200 surgeons volunteered as peer reviewers to rate the blinded abstracts; their scores were tallied to identify the highest scoring research. Authors can expect to hear more about the status
- [Wear Your Support for AAHKS & Support FARE](https://www.aahks.org/wear-your-support-for-aahks-support-fare/) - Show your support for AAHKS with branded gear from the AAHKS online shop. If you’ve ever wanted to sport the AAHKS logo in support of the orthopaedic surgeon community, visit the AAHKS online apparel shop. With many options in men, women and unisex categories—polo shirts, hoodies, pullovers and more—as well as accessories like hats and
- [Last Call for Research Proposals! 2023 Fall FARE Grant Cycle](https://www.aahks.org/last-call-for-research-proposals-2023-fall-fare-grant-cycle/) - Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, August 7, 2023. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision will be made two weeks following. Those invited to move forward will then
- [AAHKS Co-Brands Pan Latin American Arthroplasty Conference](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-co-brands-pan-latin-american-arthroplasty-conference/) - AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, Secretary Rafael J. Sierra, MD and International Committee Chair Victor H. Hernandez, MD, along with several Past Presidents, Committee Chairs and other leaders and members are part of a delegation representing AAHKS at the 19th Encuentro Latinoamericano de Cirujanos de Cadera y Rodilla (ELCCR), or the 19th Meeting of the
- [Call for FARE Diversity Research Grants](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-fare-diversity-research-grants/) - The AAHKS Diversity Grant Program is seeking research proposals focused on racial and ethnic disparities in hip and knee arthroplasty. This grant, conceived by the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) and supported by the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE), funds up to two studies per year for a one-year cycle. Each study should provide
- [Reminder: Donate Today to OrthoPAC; Match Funds to FARE!](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-donate-today-to-orthopac-match-funds-to-fare/) - AAHKS’ official Political Action Committee, the Orthopaedic PAC (OrthoPAC), is accepting contributions now through July 31 as part of the third annual Orthopaedic Advocacy Week. Dontae today through the Charity Match program and OrthoPAC will give back to any registered 501(c)(3), including FARE! OrthoPAC exists to protect our profession and our ability to provide quality
- [Last Chance for Proposed Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-for-proposed-nominations-to-the-aahks-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee/) - Suggested nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Monday, July 31, 2023: Third Vice President Secretary Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Proposed nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Submit your self-nomination online today. If you are proposing a colleague, please send their name, e-mail address and contact phone number as soon
- [Arthroplasty Journals Publish Summer Issues](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-journals-publish-summer-issues/) - This month’s Journal of Arthroplasty includes a section dedicated to international perspectives of risk in arthroplasty, as well as original, peer-reviewed research on topics like ongoing complications in joint arthroplasty related to COVID-19 and cost-effectiveness of robot-driven arthroplasty. Read the full issue here. The latest Arthroplasty Today edition can also be read online. Full-text articles
- [Nominate Changemakers for AAHKS Diversity Award](https://www.aahks.org/nominate-changemakers-for-aahks-diversity-award/) - Do you know someone who is committed to making hip and knee arthroplasty more diverse and more accessible to all patients? That includes working to increase the number of women and/or underrepresented minorities entering the field of hip and knee arthroplasty and actively working to eliminate disparities in arthroplasty care through education, research and/or community
- [YAG Augment Coding Tips and Tricks Part 2: Capturing Pre-Optimization Work](https://www.aahks.org/yag-augment-coding-tips-and-tricks-part-2-capturing-pre-optimization-work/) - In this episode Augment hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Peter A. Gold, MD are joined by AAHKS Advocacy Committee member Stephen M. Engstrom, MD, MBA and AAHKS Health Policy Fellow Christopher Skeehan, MD to discuss the use of Principle Care Management (PCM) CPT codes to capture the pre-optimization work that is done to prepare
- [Recognize Women Leaders in Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/recognize-women-leaders-in-arthroplasty/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee is looking to recognize an AAHKS member that has taken the initiative to support women in the arthroplasty community in an impactful way with the Women in Arthroplasty Empowerment Award. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond to elevate and support women in arthroplasty in
- [Fellowship Training Graduation & Renewals](https://www.aahks.org/fellowship-training-graduation-renewals/) - July and August each year is when most adult reconstruction fellowship programs graduate current fellows, register for the annual Adult Reconstruction Match and prepare to welcome a new class of fellows into training. Here’s what AAHKS members involved in fellowship training need to know: July 31 is the deadline for adult reconstruction fellowship programs to
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium-2/) - Thursday, November 2, 2023 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by SCA/Valere Bundled Solutions Arthroplasty in the ASC We will discuss the opportunities and challenges of building successful outpatient joint programs in ambulatory surgery centers. We have surgeons from different practices and from different areas of the country who have successfully built ambulatory joint programs utilizing
- [Coding Tips and Tricks Part 2: PCM and Pre-Optimization](https://www.aahks.org/coding-tips-and-tricks-part-2-pcm-and-pre-optimization/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Advocacy Committee member Stephen M. Engstrom, MD, MBA and AAHKS Health Policy Fellow Christopher Skeehan, MD to discuss the use of Principle Care Management (PCM) CPT codes to capture the pre-optimization work that is done to prepare TJA patients for surgery. Discussion includes the history
- [Call for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-nominations-to-the-aahks-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee/) - Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Monday, July 31, 2023: Third Vice President Secretary Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Nominees must be a current AAHKS Fellow Member. Submit your self-nomination online today. If you are nominating a colleague, please send their name, e-mail address, and contact phone number as soon as
- [2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-annual-meeting-featured-industry-symposium/) - Hip-Spine Simplified: Incorporating Hip-Spine Assessment in Pre-Op Planning for THA Friday, November 3 | 7:30–9:30 a.m. Central Sponsored by Intellijoint Surgical The hip-spine relationship is an important factor that can affect the outcome of THA. The alignment and mobility of the spine can influence the orientation of the acetabular component, as well as the risk
- [Donate to OrthoPAC Now and Match Funds to FARE!](https://www.aahks.org/donate-to-orthopac-now-and-match-funds-to-fare/) - AAOS Orthopaedic Advocacy Week will be on July 24-28, ending with OrthoPAC’s Day of Giving on July 28. However, you can donate today and through their Charity Match program, OrthoPAC will give back to any registered 501(c)(3), including the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE). OrthoPAC will again match up to $100,000 in donations
- [Get More CME from Your Annual Meeting Experience](https://www.aahks.org/get-more-cme-from-your-annual-meeting-experience/) - Register for one of AAHKS' special courses, taking place on Friday, November 3, during the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting . Two courses provide CME credit, and all provide additional educational opportunities for attendees. Three courses are now accepting registrations to enhance your annual meeting experience. Click the links below to learn more. Register for the
- [Apply Now: USBJI Young Investigators Workshop](https://www.aahks.org/apply-now-usbji-young-investigators-workshop/) - The United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI) is hosting its Fall 2023 Young Investigators Initiative Workshop Friday, September 29, to Sunday October 1, 2023 in Rosemont, IL. The Young Investigator Initiative (YII) is a grant mentoring program that provides early-career investigators with an opportunity to work with experienced and supportive mentors on how to
- [Last Chance to Register for July 18 AAHKS CME Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-register-for-july-18-aahks-cme-webinar/) - “Robot Wars in Total Knee Arthroplasty” Moderator(s): Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD and Timothy S. Brown, MD Faculty: Jess H. Lonner, MD, Kevin I. Perry, MD, Seth A. Jerabek, MD, James C. Chow, MD and Jeremy M. Gililland, MD July 18, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Expert faculty will review the differences
- [Residents and Fellows: Submit Your Research for a Chance to Win](https://www.aahks.org/residents-and-fellows-submit-your-research-for-a-chance-to-win/) - The American Medical Association (AMA) is hosting its [ama-assn.org/researchchallenge]Research Challenge, the largest national, multi-specialty medical research conference for medical students, residents and fellows, and international medical graduates. Those eligible are encouraged to submit an abstract to showcase their research, enhance their CVs, and for the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. The submission deadline
- [Coding Tips and Tricks Part 1: Recent Data on TKA Conversion and Hip Preservation Coding](https://www.aahks.org/coding-tips-and-tricks-part-1-recent-data-on-tka-conversion-and-hip-preservation-coding/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by Nicholas M. Brown, MD and AAHKS Research Committee Member Stephen T. Duncan, MD to discuss recent research around coding issues in TJA. Discussion included Dr. Brown’s recent article, “Cost Analysis of Conversion Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Multi-Institutional Database Study” and Dr. Duncan’s article, “Making Sense of
- [Secure Your Gaylord Room by Registering Now](https://www.aahks.org/secure-your-gaylord-room-by-registering-now/) - Register now for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting to secure a reservation within the AAHKS room block at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Rooms are going fast, so don’t wait to register for the 2023 Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 2-5 in Dallas. During the registration process, the link to book your Gaylord
- [Register for July 18 AAHKS CME Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-july-18-aahks-cme-webinar/) - "Robot Wars in Total Knee Arthroplasty” Moderator(s): Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD and Timothy S. Brown, MD Faculty: Jess H. Lonner, MD, Kevin I. Perry, MD, Seth A. Jerabek, MD, James C. Chow, MD and Jeremy M. Gililland, MD July 18, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Expert faculty will review the differences between
- [FOCAL Webinar Calendar Published for 2023-2024 Academic Year](https://www.aahks.org/focal-webinar-calendar-published-for-2023-2024-academic-year/) - The FOCAL (Fellows Online Continued AAHKS Learning) Committee has published its full webinar schedule for the 2023-2024 Academic year. Arthroplasty residents and Fellows are encouraged to take advantage of these free, online, interactive lectures and case discussions with many of the country’s top adult reconstruction surgeons. Register for upcoming FOCAL webinars here, and view recordings
- [New Augment Podcast: ABOS Part II Exam Q&A](https://www.aahks.org/new-augment-podcast-abos-part-ii-exam-qa/) - In this episode, Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by YAG Committee members Peter A. Gold, MD and Connor A. King, MD for a roundtable discussion on tips, tricks and pitfalls for preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination. Topics include ways to collect and manage preparing
- [Last Chance for YAG Members: Submit Proposal for Arthroplasty Today YAG Special Issue](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-for-yag-members-submit-proposal-for-arthroplasty-today-yag-special-issue/) - The YAG and Arthroplasty Today are collaborating for a special issue featuring papers by YAG members. Authors will receive a waiver of the publication fee. If you are a YAG member and interested in being featured, please submit a brief proposal (300 words max) describing your topic. Paper types include editorials, original research, surgical techniques,
- [Annual Meeting Symposia Announced](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-symposia-announced/) - 2023 Program Chair Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc, and the AAHKS Program Committee have announced the eight abstracts accepted as Symposia for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 2-5 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. These topics were selected from more than 80 submissions – see the full list on the updated
- [JOA’s The Cut Releases New Episode](https://www.aahks.org/joas-the-cut-releases-new-episode/) - OASIS Phase Three and Antibiotics After Two Stage Exchange Arthroplasty Episode 4 of The Cut features author and expert Matthew P. Abdel, MD, discussing two recent Journal of Arthroplasty articles with hosts Peter A. Gold, MD, Kim K. Tucker, MD and Kevin M. Weisz, MD. Hear about the third phase of the OASIS Project and
- [Call for Arthroplasty Today Manuscript Submissions](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-arthroplasty-today-manuscript-submissions/) - The open-access journal Arthroplasty Today (AT) is seeking submissions from new and emerging researchers from all areas relating to joint replacement or the treatment of its complications, including patient outcomes, economic and policy issues, prosthetic design, biomechanics, biomaterials, and biologic response to arthroplasty. Create a free account and submit your research online. Read the most
- [ABOS Part II Exam Q&A](https://www.aahks.org/abos-part-ii-exam-qa/) - In this episode Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by YAG Committee Members Peter A. Gold, MD and Connor A. King, MD for a round table discussion on tips, tricks and pitfalls for preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination. Topics include ways to collect and manage
- [JOA, The Cut: OASIS Phase Three and Antibiotics After Two Stage Exchange Arthoplasty with Dr. Abdel (Season 1, Episode 4)](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-dr-abdel-season-1-episode-4/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this episode of The Cut, hosts Peter A. Gold, MD, Kim K. Tucker, MD and Kevin M. Weisz, MD discuss two recent Journal of Arthroplasty articles
- [AMA House Passes Policy for Medicare Payment Reform – Take Action](https://www.aahks.org/ama-house-passes-policy-for-medicare-payment-reform-take-action/) - AAHKS participated in this week’s AMA House of Delegates, where they passed a resolution to “declare Medicare physician payment reform as an urgent advocacy and legislative priority.” This includes prioritizing funding for advocacy for physician payment to be “updated annually at least equal to the annual percentage increase in the Medicare Economic Index” and work
- [AAHKS WIA Empowerment Award Nominations Now Open](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-wia-empowerment-award-nominations-now-open/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee is looking to recognize an AAHKS member that has taken the initiative to support women in the arthroplasty community in an impactful way with the Women in Arthroplasty Empowerment Award. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond to elevate and support women in arthroplasty in
- [Submit Nominations for the 2023 AAHKS Diversity Award](https://www.aahks.org/submit-nominations-for-the-2023-aahks-diversity-award/) - Do you know someone who is committed to making hip and knee arthroplasty more diverse and more accessible to all patients? That includes working to increase the number of women and/or underrepresented minorities entering the field of hip and knee arthroplasty and actively working to eliminate disparities in arthroplasty care through education, research and/or community
- [AAHKS Signs Letter to Support Team Physicians](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-signs-letter-to-support-team-physicians/) - AAHKS joined 27 other organizations in signing on to support “The Team Physician Consensus Statement” developed by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Osteopathic Academy
- [ABOS Announces Changes to Maintenance of Certification](https://www.aahks.org/abos-announces-changes-to-maintenance-of-certification/) - The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) announced this week modifications to the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. The changes go into effect on January 1, 2024, and “are meant to provide an ABOS MOC Program that is meaningful and valuable to ABOS Diplomates [and] ensure the safe, ethical, and effective practice of orthopaedic
- [Register for Annual Meeting Special Courses](https://www.aahks.org/register-for-annual-meeting-special-courses/) - AAHKS hosts four special courses onsite during the Annual Meeting to provide additional educational opportunities for attendees. While applications for the Resident Course & Lab have now closed, three courses are now accepting registrations to enhance your annual meeting experience. Click the links below to learn more. Register for the Annual Meeting today – course
- [Donate Now to Support FARE](https://www.aahks.org/donate-now-to-support-fare-2/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) is a philanthropic organization facilitating the AAHKS mission to advance patient care through leadership in education, advocacy and research. FARE provides annual grants of up to $200,000 to support orthopaedic studies in North America, and will award its next cycle of grants on Saturday, Nov. 4 during
- [AAHKS Comments on CMS IPPS Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-cms-ipps-proposed-rule-5/) - This week AAHKS submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Inpatient Proposed Payment Systems (IPPS) proposed rule for fiscal year 2024. Comments included supporting increased payment rates to facilities for arthroplasty and inflationary updates for general acute hospitals, while also calling for increased physician payment and endorsing an annual inflation-based
- [Patient Testimonial Portal Reminder](https://www.aahks.org/patient-testimonial-portal-reminder/) - Don’t forget, patients of AAHKS members can now submit testimonials through the Patient Testimonial Portal. These insights from patients help you learn more about patients’ expectations and experiences regarding TJA while strengthening AAHKS advocacy and marketing efforts. Patients can register on the AAHKS Patient Education website or by scanning the QR code. They’ll receive a
- [Exclusive Member Benefit: AAHKS Career Center](https://www.aahks.org/exclusive-member-benefit-aahks-career-center-2/) - AAHKS members seeking new employment opportunities or interested in seeing what’s out there have exclusive access to the AAHKS Career Center. Use your AAHKS web credentials to log into the site, where you can browse job listings, post your resume, apply for jobs and get job alerts in areas that interest you. The center also
- [2023 Annual Meeting Registration Launches](https://www.aahks.org/2023-annual-meeting-registration-launches/) - Registration is now open for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 2-5 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. On behalf of the AAHKS Board of Directors and Program Committee, AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS invites all members, clinical staff and industry partners to join us at the premiere educational
- [Save the Date for June FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/save-the-date-for-june-focal-webinar/) - Tips for the 1st Year in Practice: How to Build a Practice, What Not to Do & How to Prepare for Boards June 26, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Join faculty members Bruce F. Gomberg, MD, Adam Olsen, MD, MS and Keerat Singh, MD for an insightful discussion on how new-to-practice arthroplasty
- [The Cut, Episode 3: There’s a Spine Above the Hip](https://www.aahks.org/the-cut-episode-3-theres-a-spine-above-the-hip/) - Don’t miss the latest episode of The Cut podcast, “There’s a Spine Above the Hip.” In this episode, hosts Robert E. Howell III, MD, Kim K. Tucker, MD and Kevin M. Weisz, MD discuss three recent Journal of Arthroplasty articles with topic experts Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD. Our experts
- [Reminder: Apply to AAHKS Diversity Mentorship Program](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-apply-to-aahks-diversity-mentorship-program/) - The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Mentorship Program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color by matching trainees and early practice surgeons with established professional mentors who help support them as they begin their careers. Applicants must be eligible Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) or Candidate members of AAHKS and an
- [JOA, The Cut: There’s a Spine Above the Hip (Season 1, Episode 3)](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-spine-above-the-hip-season-1-episode-3/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] You don’t want to miss the latest episode of The Cut, There’s a Spine Above the Hip. In this episode, hosts Robert E. Howell III, MD,
- [AAHKS Establishes Diversity Research Grant](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-establishes-diversity-research-grant/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) is happy to introduce the AAHKS Diversity Grant to support research focused on racial and ethnic disparities in hip and knee arthroplasty. This grant would fund up to two studies per year ($50,000 total) for a one-year cycle. Application and procedural processes will be similar to the FARE grant, with
- [AAHKS Representatives at International Orthopaedic Conference](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-representatives-at-international-orthopaedic-conference/) - AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, First Vice President James I. Huddleston III, MD and Past President David G. Lewallen, MD, are representing American hip and knee surgeons at the 7th International Conference of the Egyptian Pelvis and Hip Society, taking place May 24-26, in Alexandria, Egypt. Dr. Parvizi served on the Conference Board and,
- [Deadline for AAHKS Abstract Submission on June 1](https://www.aahks.org/deadline-for-aahks-abstract-submission-on-june-1/) - Just one week left to submit abstracts for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 2-5 in Dallas. The AAHKS Program Committee invites original, unpublished research study abstracts for either podium or poster presentations. Authors of abstracts selected for podium presentations will have the opportunity to submit draft manuscripts for consideration for three AAHKS awards: the James
- [FINAL REMINDER: Provide Your Input on E/M Billing Practices](https://www.aahks.org/final-reminder-provide-your-input-on-e-m-billing-practices/) - The AAHKS Practice Management Committee is conducting a survey to assess differences in billing patterns for adult reconstruction surgeons. The recent change in office E/M coding guidelines has led to widely varying approaches to how to bill standard office visits. We therefore would like to gather a baseline of current billing to allow for education
- [Last Chance to Apply for WIA Traveling Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-apply-for-wia-traveling-fellowship/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Traveling Fellowship promotes women surgeons by providing two recipients with networking, mentorship, education, research and practice management opportunities at two different host sites and at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. At host sites, traveling fellows will observe operating rooms, learn new surgical techniques alongside accomplished surgeons and present their own
- [Congratulations FARE Grant Winners](https://www.aahks.org/congratulations-fare-grant-winners/) - Two arthroplasty surgeons were announced as the 2023 Spring FARE (Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education) grant recipients during the AAHKS Spring Meeting last week. Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD, from the Cleveland Clinic, received a grant for his research, “Improving Total Knee Arthroplasty Dissatisfaction at 1-year through a Personalized Approach focusing on PROMs Phenotypes: A
- [REMINDER: Provide Your Input on E/M Billing Practices](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-provide-your-input-on-e-m-billing-practices/) - The AAHKS Practice Management Committee is conducting a survey to assess differences in billing patterns for adult reconstruction surgeons. The recent change in office E/M coding guidelines has led to widely varying approaches to how to bill standard office visits. We therefore would like to gather a baseline of current billing to allow for education
- [2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting Honored in Trade Show Executives “Fastest 50” and “Next 50” Awards](https://www.aahks.org/2022-aahks-annual-meeting-honored-in-trade-show-executives-fastest-50-and-next-50-awards/) - AAHKS is pleased to announce that its 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas last November was named to the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Magazine’s Next 50 Awards as a part of TSE’s Fastest 50 Awards competition. This program recognizes the fastest growing trade shows held
- [The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The CUT ShortCuts](https://www.aahks.org/the-journal-of-arthroplastys-the-cut-shortcuts/) - This episode of JOA’s ShortCuts gives listeners a brief summary and comments on several recent articles from the Journal of Arthroplasty - Optimized Tourniquet Use in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative, Prospective, and Randomized Study, Is Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty Safe in Women Over 75 Y of Age?, Long-Term Results (Minimum of 20 Years)
- [JOA’s: The Cut ShortCuts Issue](https://www.aahks.org/joas-the-cut-shortcuts-issue/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In this episode of JOA’s ShortCuts issue, we summarize and comment on several recent articles from the Journal of Arthroplasty – Optimized Tourniquet Use in Primary
- [Spring Meeting Wrap-Up](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-wrap-up/) - The 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting was successfully held this past weekend in Chicago. Nearly 200 arthroplasty surgeons, faculty and exhibitors attended this case-based meeting, designed to provide an intimate, hands-on learning experience with ample opportunity to ask questions and interact. Many thanks go out to meeting Co-Chairs Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc, Bryan D.
- [Missed the Spring Meeting or Need CME?](https://www.aahks.org/missed-the-spring-meeting-or-need-cme/) - While the Spring Meeting is not recorded for post-event viewing, recordings of the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting general sessions are recorded and offer arthroplasty surgeons a way to earn CME without having to travel. Log onto the AAHKS LEARN educational website to view the course catalog. The 2022 Annual Meeting CME course offers 21.25 AMA
- [New Episode of The Augment Now Available: Global Outreach with Dr. Neil Sheth](https://www.aahks.org/new-episode-of-the-augment-now-available-global-outreach-with-dr-neil-sheth/) - In this episode Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc, Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by Neil P. Sheth, MD, MBA, who serves as director of global orthopaedics while working with partner organizations to build an orthopaedics center of excellence hospital in Tanzania. The discussion includes how Dr.
- [Arthroplasty Journals Publish Spring Issues](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-journals-publish-spring-issues/) - This month’s Journal of Arthroplasty includes updates from the AAHKS education and publications committees, as well as original, peer-reviewed research on sports and other physical activity after knee replacement, examining associations between THA femoral stem designs and periprosthetic fractures, and many articles on infection and complications. Read the full issue here. The latest Arthroplasty Today edition
- [JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program Accepting Applications](https://www.aahks.org/joa-reviewer-mentorship-program-accepting-applications/) - Get trained by the best reviewers through the AAHKS JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program. This program will get you started as a journal reviewer and teach you how to properly review a journal article. Open to current adult reconstruction fellows and recent graduates, the JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program pairs each new reviewer with an JOA Elite
- [Global Medical Outreach with Dr. Neil Sheth](https://www.aahks.org/global-medical-outreach-with-dr-neil-sheth/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by Neil P. Sheth, MD, MBA, who serves as director of global orthopaedics while working with partner organizations to build an orthopaedics center of excellence hospital in Tanzania. The discussion includes how Dr. Sheth became involved with global medical outreach, building sustainable health care systems where they
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting Underway in Chicago](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting-underway-in-chicago/) - The 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting commenced yesterday in Chicago, bringing together nearly 200 attendees including expert faculty members and representatives from seven sponsoring companies. This case-based clinical meeting combines general and breakout sessions, emphasizing small-group learning in interactive settings with some of the leading faculty in the field of arthroplasty. Attendees were welcomed to the meeting by Co-Chairs Gregory G.
- [Provide Your Input on E/M Billing Practices](https://www.aahks.org/provide-your-input-on-e-m-billing-practices/) - The AAHKS Practice Management Committee is conducting a survey to assess differences in billing patterns for adult reconstruction surgeons. The recent change in office E/M coding guidelines has led to widely varying approaches to how to bill standard office visits. We therefore would like to gather a baseline of current billing to allow for education
- [Submit Your Research for AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/submit-your-research-for-aahks-annual-meeting/) - The AAHKS Program Committee invites unpublished research study abstracts for either podium or poster presentations for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-5 in Dallas. Authors of abstracts selected for podium presentations will have the opportunity to submit draft manuscripts for consideration for three AAHKS awards: the James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award, AAHKS Surgical
- [Match Day 2023!](https://www.aahks.org/match-day-2023/) - Congratulations to all residents who successfully matched into adult reconstruction fellowships! The combined Orthopaedic Fellowship Match took place on April 18. Of the 985 registered applicants, 879 successfully matched into an orthopaedic fellowship program. Within Adult Reconstruction, 269 applicants applied to at least 1 hip and knee program of the 114 programs offering 226 positions
- [Accepting Nominations Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/accepting-nominations-humanitarian-award/) - Nominate a colleague for the 2023 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award! Founded in honor of legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the Humanitarian Award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services and programs with a significant focus on musculoskeletal diseases and trauma, including the hip and knee in the United States or abroad. The
- [Celebrate Black Women’s History Month: AAHKS Black Female Surgeons Share Their Stories](https://www.aahks.org/celebrate-black-womens-history-month-aahks-black-female-surgeons-share-their-stories/) - Less than 1 percent of practicing orthopaedic surgeons are Black women. AAHKS had the pleasure of sitting down with seven of these remarkable fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeons during the 2022 Annual Meeting to hear their stories. Against remarkable odds, these female surgeons joined the ranks of those improving outcomes of their patients and we are proud to
- [Apply to AAHKS Diversity Mentorship Program](https://www.aahks.org/apply-to-aahks-diversity-mentorship-program/) - The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Mentorship Program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color by matching trainees and early practice surgeons with established professional mentors who help support them as they begin their careers. Applicants must be eligible Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) or Candidate members of AAHKS and an
- [LAST CHANCE to Submit Symposia Proposals for 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting!](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-to-submit-symposia-proposals-for-2023-aahks-annual-meeting/) - Don’t miss your opportunity to submit a symposium for consideration for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting program – submit your symposium proposal before the May 1 deadline! The AAHKS Program Committee seeks cutting-edge or controversial topics to be presented as symposia sessions, interactive presentations during the General Session where faculty experts present innovative approaches to
- [Just a Few Spots Left for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/just-a-few-spots-left-for-the-2023-aahks-spring-meeting/) - This is your last chance to register for this unique learning experience. The AAHKS Spring Meeting is intended to equip practicing orthopaedic surgeons with state-of-the art information and cutting-edge strategies to enhance overall surgeon competence related to the care of patients with arthritis and degenerative disease. View the full agenda and list of expert faculty.
- [AAHKS Participates in ACS Surgeon Well-Being Coalition](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-participates-in-acs-surgeon-well-being-coalition/) - This week, AAHKS participated in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgeon Well-Being Coalition meeting. The coalition will connect surgeons and organizations to share best practices, learn about the different well-being initiatives and decide how best to leverage the infrastructure and support of surgical organizations to benefit the well-being of all surgeons. Past Board Member-at-Large
- [AAHKS Symposium Submission Deadline](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-symposium-submission-deadline/) - Don't miss your opportunity to submit an abstract for consideration for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting program – submit your Symposium proposal before the May 1 deadline! The AAHKS Program Committee is looking for cutting-edge or controversial topics to be presented as Symposia sessions, interactive presentations during the General Session where faculty experts present innovative approaches to
- [AAHKS Submits Comment Letter on FTC Non-Compete Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-submits-comment-letter-on-ftc-non-compete-proposed-rule/) - This week AAHKS submitted a comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on their proposed rule, “Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking, Matter No. P201200”. In our letter, AAHKS supports and emphasizes the physician-patient relationship as “a unique professional responsibility” and encourages development of state level laws addressing physician employment laws that can be more reflective of
- [Apply for WIA Traveling Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/apply-for-wia-traveling-fellowship/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Traveling Fellowship promotes women surgeons by providing two recipients with networking, mentorship, education, research and practice management opportunities at two different host sites and at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. At host sites, traveling fellows will observe operating rooms, learn new surgical techniques alongside accomplished surgeons and present their own
- [FOCAL & Educational Webinars Next Week](https://www.aahks.org/focal-educational-webinars-next-week/) - Mark your calendars for two educational webinars for surgeons at all practice levels: April 24, 7:00 p.m. Central: FOCAL Webinar, "Hip-Spine Relationship in THA: DM and Instability," featuring faculty Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS, Aaron J. Buckland, MD and Andrew J. Shimmin, MD. Register here. April 27, 7:00 p.m. Central: AAHKS CME Webinar, “2023 Review of
- [The Cut New Podcast Release: Health Policy](https://www.aahks.org/the-cut-new-podcast-release-health-policy/) - In this episode of The Cut, podcast hosts Peter A. Gold, MD, Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD and Kim K. Tucker, MD are joined by Adam J. Rana, MD and P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, the Chair and Vice Chair of the AAHKS Advocacy Committee. Hospital Readmissions After Total Joint Arthroplasty, Medicare Payments to Hospitals and Physicians and Diminishing Care in
- [JOA, The Cut: An Insider's Look at Health Policy (Season 1, Episode 2)](https://www.aahks.org/joa-the-cut-healthpolicy-season-1-episode-2/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode of The Cut, our hosts Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD, Peter A. Gold, MD and Kim K. Tucker, MD were joined by Adam J. Rana,
- [Hotel Deadline Approaching for AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/hotel-deadline-approaching-for-aahks-spring-meeting/) - There’s just one week left to secure a discounted hotel room rate at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, host of the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting! Don’t delay registering for this unique learning experience, taking place May 4-6. View the full agenda for the meeting and a list of expert faculty who will equip
- [Earn CME and Learn About Optimal TJA Timing](https://www.aahks.org/earn-cme-and-learn-about-optimal-tja-timing/) - Review evidence and recommendations from the recently released 2023 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/AAHKS “Clinical Practice Guideline for the Optimal Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Patients with Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis or Osteonecrosis Who Have Failed Nonoperative Therapy.” Join the April 27 webinar, where moderator Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA and
- [Listen Now: Latest YAG Augment on Outcomes for Obese TJA Patients](https://www.aahks.org/listen-now-latest-yag-augment-on-outcomes-for-obese-tja-patients/) - In this episode, Augment hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Kevin A. Sonn, MD are joined by Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC to discuss Optimizing Outcomes in Obese TJA Patients. The discussion includes Dr. Blankstein’s adjustments to his practice from using hard BMI cut offs to looking at each patient individually and finding the best
- [Don’t Miss April’s FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/dont-miss-aprils-focal-webinar/) - Hip-Spine Relationship in THA: DM and Instability April 24, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central April’s FOCAL webinar, designed to enhance educational opportunities for arthroplasty surgeons in training, focuses on Hip-Spine Syndrome. Faculty member Jonathan Vigdorchik, MD, Andrew Shimmin, MD and Aaron Buckland, MD, will discuss important concepts to consider in the hip-spine relationship, what to measure
- [New Research Published in AAHKS Journals](https://www.aahks.org/new-research-published-in-aahks-journals/) - Both the Journal of Arthroplasty and Arthroplasty Today have published their April editions online. Visit the Journal of Arthroplasty website to view the current issue, which is a benefit of AAHKS membership. Research includes articles on how preoperative mental health affects patient-reported outcomes following TKA, safety of performing joint replacement on patients with prior COVID-19
- [Optimizing Outcomes in Obese TJA Patients with Dr. Michael Blankstein](https://www.aahks.org/optimizing-outcomes-in-obese-tja-patients-with-dr-michael-blankstein/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC to have an open and frank discussion about treating obese total joint arthroplasty patients. The discussion includes Dr. Blankstein’s adjustments to his practice from using hard BMI cut offs to looking at each patient individually and finding the best care for
- [AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board Mentoring Program](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-diversity-advisory-board-mentoring-program/) - The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Mentorship Program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color by matching trainees and early practice surgeons with established professional mentors who help support them as they begin their careers. Applicants must be eligible Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) or Candidate members of AAHKS and an
- [Upcoming Online CME Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/upcoming-online-cme-webinar/) - Complications with the Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty: Identification, Prevention and Management Tuesday, April 11 | 8:00 p.m. Eastern / 7:00 p.m. Central Register for this webinar on complications that may occur with direct anterior THA, including how to identify high-risk patients and strategies to reduce and manage complications. Moderators William G. Hamilton, MD
- [Deadline Approaching to Propose Symposia for 2023 Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/deadline-approaching-to-propose-symposia-for-2023-annual-meeting/) - The 2023 Program Committee, chaired by Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc, is looking for cutting-edge, controversial or innovative topics to be presented as Symposia sessions at the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting. AAHKS members are encouraged to submit their proposals for Symposia topics. Symposia are interactive presentations during the General Session where multiple participants present their approaches
- [Only One Month Away from 2023 Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/only-one-month-away-from-2023-spring-meeting/) - Registration and housing for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 4-6 in Chicago are filling up fast – don't miss your chance to attend this unique learning experience. With attendance capped at 200, the Spring Meeting offers a more hands-on, discussion-based educational experience focused on small-group, case-based discussions and interactive sessions. Registration includes complimentary access
- [Call for Humanitarian Award Nominations](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-humanitarian-award-nominations/) - Nominate a colleague for the 2023 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award! Founded in honor of legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the Humanitarian Award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services and programs with a significant focus on musculoskeletal diseases and trauma, including the hip and knee
- [2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting: Full Program Posted](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-spring-meeting-full-program-posted/) - The full program for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting has been published. Featuring 49 expert faculty members, including 5 international faculty, seven symposia and five small-group breakout sessions, you don’t want to miss this unique educational event. Our hotel block at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is almost full, so register today to secure your
- [AAHKS Start-Up Exhibitor Program for the 2023 Annual Meeting Now Accepting Applications](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-start-up-exhibitor-program-for-the-2023-annual-meeting-now-accepting-applications/) - Applications are now being accepted for the AAHKS Start-Up Exhibitor Program. Developed by the AAHKS Industry Relations Committee (IRC), the program enables start-up companies the opportunity to bring new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting Learning Center/Exhibit Hall at a greatly reduced, one-time rate. Program applications should be from new
- [Apply Today for the 2023 AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Traveling Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/apply-today-for-the-2023-aahks-women-in-arthroplasty-traveling-fellowship/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Traveling Fellowship promotes women surgeons by providing two recipients with networking, mentorship, education, research and practice management opportunities at two different host sites and at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. At host sites, traveling fellows will observe operating rooms, learn new surgical techniques alongside accomplished surgeons and present their own
- [New Podcast Alert: The Journal of Arthroplasty, The Cut](https://www.aahks.org/new-podcast-alert-the-journal-of-arthroplasty-the-cut/) - The Editors of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) now have a podcast station on the AAHKS Amplified Network, The Cut! Hosted by members of the JOA Social Media Ambassador team, The Cut exposes students, residents, fellows, practice surgeons and others in the field of arthroplasty to relevant topics from the JOA and discusses practical solutions.
- [Call for Membership Research Surveys](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-membership-research-surveys-4/) - If you are interested in submitting a research survey to current AAHKS membership, we invite you to share your study with the Research Committee. Survey proposals can be submitted through the AAHKS website. Proposals must include survey investigators, a brief abstract, and a draft of the specific questionnaire. Survey topics must be: 1) of keen
- [JOA, The Cut: Prosthetic Joint Infection with Dr. Parvizi (Season 1, Episode 1)](https://www.aahks.org/prosthetic-joint-infection-season-1-episode-1/) - Podcast (joa): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode of The Cut, Literature Expert Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, discusses prosthetic joint infection and recent articles from The Journal of Arthroplasty with our
- [How to Increase Utilization of TJA by Black Patients](https://www.aahks.org/increasingtjainblackpatients/) - Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: TuneIn | RSS | -[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Obi O. Adigweme, MD, MS from the Patient and Public Relations Committee talk with colleagues about an increasing problem in orthopaedics, and that is
- [Congratulations to New Orthopaedic Residents!](https://www.aahks.org/congratulations-to-new-orthopaedic-residents/) - The 2023 National Resident Matching Program’s match results were announced this week. On behalf of AAHKS, congratulations to all medical school students who matched this week into orthopaedic surgery residency programs! Becker’s Spine Review reported that orthopaedic surgery was one of four specialties that filled every available residency slot, alongside plastic surgery, radiology and thoracic
- [March FOCAL Webinar on Future of TKA Technology](https://www.aahks.org/march-focal-webinar-on-future-of-tka-technology/) - Technology in TKA – Navigation, Robotics, Accelerometers; Is There a Place in My Practice? Is There Value? Monday, March 27, 2023 7 p.m. Central / 8 p.m. Eastern Join expert faculty members as they discuss the evolving role of technology in the arthroplasty surgeons’ practice, examining current usage trends and looking forward to new innovations
- [YAG Augment on Surgeon Coaching Out Now!](https://www.aahks.org/yag-augment-on-surgeon-coaching-out-now/) - In this episode, Augment hosts Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Peter Gold, MD are joined by Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Muyibat A. Adelani, MD and Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Vice-Chair Linda I. Suleiman, MD to discuss surgeon coaching. Topics include the importance of working with a coach to help with developing your professional
- [AAHKS-ASIA Co-Branded Seminar This Week](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-asia-co-branded-seminar-this-week/) - Saturday, March 25 8-11:30 p.m. Eastern AAHKS will join the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA) to present their Spring Seminar, “What’s New in TKA 2023”. Michael H. Huo, MD, Victor H. Hernandez, MD, MS and Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC are representing AAHKS as faculty on the webinar, discussing topics including digital patient connectivity in joint
- [Spring Meeting Symposium Feature](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-symposium-feature/) - Register for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting and experience six symposia on timely topics, five breakout sessions dedicated to case discussion in small groups with expert faculty, an international session and receptions. This week’s featured symposium, Periprosthetic Fractures, will address prevention, surgical treatment, and strategies to lower the risk of future complications following this challenging
- [Surgeon Coaching with Dr. Muyibat Adelani and Dr. Linda Suleiman](https://www.aahks.org/surgeon-coaching-with-dr-muyibat-adelani-and-dr-linda-suleiman/) - Podcast (yag): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this first episode of our third season, the Augment hosts are joined by Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Muyibat A. Adelani, MD and Women In
- [AAHKS Comments on Prior Authorization Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-prior-authorization-proposed-rule/) - This week, AAHKS sent comments to CMS regarding its proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes. Our comments include supporting CMS’ proposals to improve the prior authorization process through requiring payers to adopt a Prior Authorization Requirements, Documentation, and Decision (PARDD) Application Programming Interface (API) to streamline and reduce critical burdens associated
- [AAHKS Joins Physician Inflation-Adjustment Payment Coalition Letter](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-joins-physician-inflation-adjustment-payment-coalition-letter/) - This week AAHKS joined the AMA and more than 130 other specialty and state societies representing more than 900,000 physicians in writing Congressional leaders to urge Congress to provide physicians with much needed fiscal stability by passing legislation that provides an annual inflation-based payment update based on the full Medicare Economic Index (MEI). For more
- [AAHKS Announces International Session at 2023 Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-announces-international-session-at-2023-spring-meeting/) - The AAHKS International Committee is pleased to announce the topic for its International Session at the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting in Chicago on Thursday, May 3, 2023. This year’s session, "A Different View of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: The International Perspective,” will include debates on patella resurfacing, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty vs osteotomies and cemented vs
- [AAHKS & ACR Release New Guideline Summary](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-acr-release-new-guideline-summary/) - 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 Nonoperative Therapy.” The ACR and AAHKS have worked together before, creating guidelines for Perioperative Management of
- [AAHKS Events at AAOS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-events-at-aaos-annual-meeting/) - AAHKS leadership and staff are representing hip and knee surgeons at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, taking place March 7-11, in Las Vegas. AAHKS joined The Hip Society and The Knee Society to host Specialty Day on March 7, featuring programming specifically tailored to AAHKS member interests. The Journal of Arthroplasty
- [Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/javad-parvizi-md-frcs-takes-office-as-aahks-president/) - Congratulations to Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, who took office as the 33rd AAHKS President on March 8. Dr. Parvizi is the James Edward Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine and Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, as well as Founder and CEO of Parvizi Surgical Innovation, an incubator and accelerator that develops innovative
- [AAHKS Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The AAHKS Board of Directors convened this week during the AAOS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. The Board welcomed two new members, Jamie L. Bellamy, DO, and Matthew P. Abdel, MD, who are beginning their terms as Members-at-Large this week. They also thanked Richard Iorio, MD, C. Lowry Barnes, MD, David W. Manning, MD and
- [2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting – Featured Symposium](https://www.aahks.org/2023-aahks-spring-meeting-featured-symposium/) - Register today for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 4-6 in Chicago. This meeting brings together leading arthroplasty surgeons for interactive sessions, small-group discussions and case-based learning. New this year is a featured symposium on new technology in TKA examining where we are and where we should be going. Discussions will focus on the advantages
- [AAOS Releases American Joint Replacement Registry 2022 Annual Report Supplement](https://www.aahks.org/aaos-releases-american-joint-replacement-registry-2022-annual-report-supplement/) - 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 decision-making to improve care. Data presented in the AJRR 2022 Annual Report Supplement was submitted to the
- [Now Seeking 2023 Annual Meeting Abstracts](https://www.aahks.org/now-seeking-2023-annual-meeting-abstracts/) - AAHKS has opened the submission portal for abstracts to be presented at the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-5 in Dallas. AAHKS is looking both for unpublished original research study abstracts to be presented at the podium, and cutting-edge, controversial or innovative topics for educational Symposia sessions. Symposia abstracts are due May 1, and podium
- [Black Women in Arthroplasty Share Their Story](https://www.aahks.org/black-women-in-arthroplasty-share-their-story/) - Of the estimated 29,613 orthopaedic surgeons, only 6.5 percent are women. What’s even more staggering is that less than 1 percent are Black women. AAHKS collected the stories of the only African American females who are fellowship trained in orthopaedics. Navigating their career trajectory in a field dominated by white men has not been easy
- [FINAL REMINDER 1-Day Educational Conference on Orthopedic Group Transactions and Private Equity](https://www.aahks.org/final-reminder-1-day-educational-conference-on-orthopedic-group-transactions-and-private-equity/) - AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green is hosting their annual Physician Transactions Conference on March 9 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas during the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting. The one-day conference consists of seven sessions providing tips and expertise from physicians interested in private equity, including market valuations for medical real estate, financial terms
- [Interested in Becoming a JOA Reviewer?](https://www.aahks.org/interested-in-becoming-a-joa-reviewer/) - Get trained by the best reviewers through the AAHKS JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program. This program will get you started as a journal reviewer and teach you how to properly review a journal article. Open to current adult reconstruction fellows and recent graduates, the JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program pairs each new reviewer with an JOA Elite
- [Last Chance: Apply to AAOS Reconstruction Hip and Knee Program Committee](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-apply-to-aaos-reconstruction-hip-and-knee-program-committee/) - The AAOS is seeking applicants for positions on the Adult Reconstruction Hip and Adult Reconstruction Knee Program Committee. As a member of the committee, you will be expected to grade symposia, TechTalks and other assigned applications (May) and paper/poster abstract applications (June and July); serve as moderator for paper sessions and/or poster tours at the
- [AAHKS Diversity Award Winner Featured in New Video](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-diversity-award-winner-featured-in-new-video/) - In a two-part video series, AAHKS interviewed 2022 Diversity Award recipient Richard E. Grant, MD to discuss his remarkable journey from childhood in Gary, Indiana to becoming a highly respected board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. Throughout Dr. Grant’s 30-plus year career of working in orthopaedics, he has been a long-standing champion for ethnic and gender diversity in
- [ABOS Changes Policy on Oral Exams](https://www.aahks.org/abos-changes-policy-on-oral-exams/) - The American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) announced late last week that it plans to add an alternate oral examination date in 2023 to provide accommodation for examinees dealing with specific life events that make attendance at the July examination dates not possible. AAHKS sent a letter to ABOS urging them to make this change
- [The YAG Augment: Social Media Savvy with Dr. Cory Calendine](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-social-media-savvy-with-dr-cory-calendine/) - In this episode of The Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc, Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Mark E. Mildren, MD interview Cory Calendine, MD about getting involved in social media platforms and how to develop content that works across the different platforms and within the strengths of those platforms. Discussion includes ethical considerations for
- [REMINDER: Specialty Day Events at AAOS Annual](https://www.aahks.org/24017-2/) - Plan to attend Specialty Day on Tuesday, March 7, during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting, taking place March 7-11 in Las Vegas. AAHKS, in partnership with The Hip Society and The Knee Society, is hosting a full day of CME programming, with separate hip and knee tracks. If you haven’t already,
- [Opportunities for AAHKS Members](https://www.aahks.org/opportunities-for-aahks-members/) - Attention all Fellows – register now for the February 27 FOCAL Webinar focused on prevention and treatment of PJO. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is recruiting surgical services teams to participate in its Safety Program for MRSA Prevention, a free 18-month program that seeks to reduce surgical site infections. Learn more and apply.
- [Social Media Savvy with Dr. Cory Calendine](https://www.aahks.org/social-media-savvy-with-dr-cory-calendine/) - Getting involved in social media platforms and how to develop content that works across the different platforms and within the strengths of those platforms. Discussion includes ethical considerations for working in social media and dealing with negative feedback. Dr. Calendine, in his social media work, strives to educate, entertain and encourage his audience. In this
- [AAHKS Meets with CMS and Congress](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-meets-with-cms-and-congress/) - AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD and Health Policy Chair Adam J. Rana, MD traveled to Washington DC this week to meet with House and Senate members and staff, as well as CMS staff to discussion Congressional priorities for 118th Congress and the Administration including options for physician payment reform including inflationary payment updates, the
- [AAHKS Comments on CMS Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-comments-on-cms-medicare-advantage-and-prescription-drug-proposed-rule/) - This week AAHKS sent comments to CMS regarding their Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program proposed rule. Our comments supported MA coverage and payment criteria that is not more restrictive than Traditional Medicare criteria; requiring MA plans that do not have fully
- [Download New YAG Augment Podcasts!](https://www.aahks.org/download-new-yag-augment-podcasts/) - Ryland P. Kagan, MD and Mark E. Mildren, MD join the YAG Augment this week to discuss two of their research papers presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Paper #33 “Fibromyalgia Increases Post-Operative Healthcare Utilization Following Total Hip Arthroplasty” and Paper #24, “Blame the Opioid not the Spine Surgeon: Dislocation After Total Hip Arthroplasty
- [Register Now for February 27 FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-now-for-february-27-focal-webinar/) - Current Approaches to Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of PJI Monday, February 27, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central Time Register now to save your spot for this upcoming educational webinar designed specifically for arthroplasty surgeons in training. Join moderator Antonia Chen, MD, and expert faculty members Henry Clarke, MD, Matt Dietz, MD and Carlos Higuera, MD as
- [REMINDER 1-Day Educational Conference on Orthopedic Group Transactions and Private Equity](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-1-day-educational-conference-on-orthopedic-group-transactions-and-private-equity/) - AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green is hosting their annual Physician Transactions Conference on March 9 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas during the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting. The one-day conference consists of seven sessions providing tips and expertise from physicians interested in private equity, including market valuations for medical real estate, financial terms
- [Quality Assurance with Dr. Ayesha Abdeen](https://www.aahks.org/quality-assurance-with-dr-ayesha-abdeen/) - Dr. Abdeen joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Mildren and Dr. Wolfstadt to talk about her journey from Canada to training in Los Angeles and New York to becoming the chief of the arthroplasty division at Boston Medical Center and developing quality assurance and research initiatives among a very diverse patent population, among other topics. In
- [Fibromyalgia and Lumbar Spine Fusion Findings in TJA with Dr. Mark Mildren and Dr. Ryland Kagan](https://www.aahks.org/fibromyalgia-and-lumbar-spine-fusion-findings-in-tja-with-dr-mark-mildren-and-dr-ryland-kagan/) - Dr. Kagan and Dr. Mildren join YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Sonn and Dr. Wolfstadt to discuss two of their research papers presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Paper #33 “Fibromyalgia Increases Post-Operative Healthcare Utilization Following Total Hip Arthroplasty” and Paper #24, “Blame the Opioid not the Spine Surgeon: Dislocation After Total Hip
- [Coming Soon, The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut](https://www.aahks.org/the-cut-podcast-coming-soon/) - The official journal of AAHKS now have their very own podcast channel, The Cut! Mainly comprised of members of the JOA Social Media Ambassador team, that will expose students, residents, fellows, AAHKS members and others in the field of arthroplasty to relevant topics in the JOA journal and discuss practical solutions that are applicable to
- [Spring Meeting Agenda & Faculty Confirmed](https://www.aahks.org/spring-meeting-agenda-faculty-confirmed/) - Featuring 7 symposia and 45 top notch hip and knee arthroplasty surgeon Fellows, the preliminary agenda for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting has been published online. Featuring small-group breakout discussions led by expert faculty and case-based learning on the latest techniques, Day 1 of the meeting will cover primary & revision TKA, PJI and technology
- [REMINDER: Provide YOUR Input on FTC Rule](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-provide-your-input-on-ftc-rule/) - AAHKS is preparing comments in response to a recently released Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would eliminate non-compete clauses. Specifically, all post-employment non-compete clauses would be considered an unfair method of competition and become unlawful; employers would be required to rescind existing non-compete clauses and to notify employees in writing to rescind. To ensure
- [Apply Now: AAOS Reconstruction Hip and Knee Program Committee](https://www.aahks.org/apply-now-aaos-reconstruction-hip-and-knee-program-committee/) - The AAOS is seeking applicants for positions on the Adult Reconstruction Hip and Adult Reconstruction Knee Program Committee. As a member of the committee, you will be expected to grade symposia, TechTalks and other assigned applications (May) and paper/poster abstract applications (June and July); serve as moderator for paper sessions and/or poster tours at the
- [Listen Now: Two Augment Episodes Available](https://www.aahks.org/listen-now-two-augment-episodes-available/) - The YAG Augment continues to release episodes recorded during the AAHKS Annual Meeting. This week the YAG hosts are joined by Simon W. Young, MD from New Zealand to discuss patient reported outcomes research, including “The Three Strongest Oxford Knee Score Questions that Predict Subsequent Knee Arthroplasty Revision” (Paper #45 abstract available here), as well
- [Reminder: Register for Pre-Optimization Coding Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-register-for-pre-optimization-coding-webinar/) - AAHKS has worked with CMS and the AMA RUC for years to recognize the pre-optimization work and practice changes physicians undertake for better patient care. Late last year, the AMA CPT Assistant provided details on how arthroplasty surgeons may use principal care management codes for this work, including that “the principal care management (PCM) codes
- [The YAG Augment: Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Cody Wyles](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-artificial-intelligence-with-dr-cody-wyles/) - Dr. Wyles joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Landy and Dr. Mildren to discuss the real, current uses for artificial intelligence in TJA now, including reviewing images, choosing implants, augmenting data registries and more. This symposium was presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “Advances in Arthroplasty Practice with Artificial Intelligence - The Future
- [The YAG Augment: Patient Reported Outcomes with Dr. Simon Young](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-patient-reported-outcomes-with-dr-simon-young/) - Dr. Young joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Mildren and Dr. Wolfstadt to discuss patient reported outcomes research he has been involved with, including his paper presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “The Three Strongest Oxford Knee Score Questions that Predict Subsequent Knee Arthroplasty Revision”, review the abstract, Paper #45 here. Also discussed are the
- [AAHKS Writes ABOS in Support of Part II Exam Changes  ](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-writes-abos-in-support-of-part-ii-exam-changes/) - This week AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD and Women in Arthroplasty Committee Chair Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC wrote to American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) President April D. Armstrong, MD to request adaptation of modifications to travel and case collection requirements for this year’s Part II Examination. AAHKS supports reasonable accommodations for pregnant and
- [Register Now: Pre-Optimization Coding Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/register-now-pre-optimization-coding-webinar/) - AAHKS has worked with CMS and the AMA RUC for years to recognize the pre-optimization work and practice changes physicians undertake for better patient care. Late last year, the AMA CPT Assistant provided details on how arthroplasty surgeons may use principal care management codes for this work, including that “the principal care management (PCM) codes
- [The YAG Augment: Developing the FOCAL Series with Dr. Bill Hamilton](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-developing-the-focal-series-with-dr-bill-hamilton/) - Dr. Hamilton joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Sonn to discuss the origins of the FOCAL webinar series, which led to him being awarded the AAHKS Presidential Award by Dr. Bryan Springer during the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, developing the FOCAL fellowship training curriculum and the future of fellowship training. In
- [Reminder to Submit Research Proposals for 2023 Spring FARE Grant Cycle](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-to-submit-research-proposals-for-2023-spring-fare-grant-cycle/) - Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, February 13, 2023. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision will be made two weeks following. Those invited to move forward will then
- [Improved AAHKS Member Site Live](https://www.aahks.org/improved-aahks-member-site-live/) - Over the last week, the AAHKS Member Portal has been down while staff worked on making critical updates to our membership database. This may have impacted members’ ability to log in, search the member database and other key online functions. The Member Portal is now back online, offering an improved member experience, navigation and streamlined
- [The YAG Augment: AAHKS President Dr. Bryan Springer](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-aahks-president-dr-bryan-springer/) - Dr. Springer joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Mildren and Dr. Sonn to talk about his presidential year and the challenges and successes that he has faced, including reviewing and updating the organization strategic plan, added outreach to the mission and fighting for surgeon reimbursement. Dr. Springer also discussed how he first
- [The YAG Augment: Cemented Stems with Mr. Jonathan Howell and Mr. Matthew Hubble](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-cemented-stems-with-mr-jonathan-howell-and-mr-matthew-hubble/) - Mr. Howell and Mr. Hubble join YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum and Dr. Landy to discuss the differences in practice and conferences in the UK and US, as well as their symposium presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Cemented Femoral Stem Fixation: Back to the Future”, the abstract for which can be found on
- [AAHKS Writes Congress about Medicare Payment Reform](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-writes-congress-about-medicare-payment-reform/) - This week AAHKS joined nearly 100 health care professional societies in writing to Congress about the broken Medicare payment system. The signatories urge Congress to work with the physician community to make long-term reform to Medicare payment models, including the physician fee schedule and absence of inflationary updates, burdens of reporting and practice overhead and
- [Specialty Day Events at AAOS Annual](https://www.aahks.org/specialty-day-events-at-aaos-annual/) - Plan to attend Specialty Day on Tuesday, March 7, during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting, taking place March 7-11 in Las Vegas. AAHKS, in partnership with The Hip Society and The Knee Society, is hosting a full day of CME programming, with separate hip and knee tracks. January 27 (today!) is
- [New YAG Augment Episodes Now Available](https://www.aahks.org/new-yag-augment-episodes-now-available/) - Over the next month, the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) will be publishing mini episodes of The Augment podcast recorded during the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting. This week Augment hosts talk to 2022 Program Chair Jeremy M. Gililland, MD about developing the program with a team of volunteers, how an abstract goes from submission to podium
- [Provide Your Input: FTC Non-Compete Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/provide-your-input-ftc-non-compete-proposed-rule/) - As you may have seen, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a proposed rule to eliminate non-compete clauses. Under the proposed rule, all post-employment non-compete clauses would be considered an unfair method of competition and would therefore become unlawful. Employers would be required to rescind any existing non-compete clauses and to notify employees who
- [Reminder: FOCAL Lecture on UKA](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-focal-lecture-on-uka/) - New online educational opportunity for arthroplasty surgeons in training! Join FOCAL Co-Chair Vivek M. Shah, MD at 7:00 p.m. Central on January 30, 2023 for the webinar “UKA: Past Present and Future - Expanding Indications?” Dr. Shah, joined by faculty Kevin Fricka, MD, Jeffrey Geller, MD and Kevin Plancher, MD, will discuss classic indications for
- [The YAG Augment: Developing the Annual Meeting Program with Dr. Jeremy Gililland](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-developing-the-annual-meeting-program-with-dr-jeremy-gililland/) - Dr. Gililland joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Landy and Dr. Mildren to discuss his role as the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Chair and the work that goes into developing the program, including utilizing abstract reviewers’ expertise, how an abstract goes from submission to podium or poster, arranging the content to be most
- [Detailed Instruction for Claiming CME](https://www.aahks.org/details-on-claiming-cme/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]AAHKS members have the benefit of claiming and maintaining their CME transcript on the AAHKS Member Profile website. If you attended the AAHKS Annual Meeting or other AAHKS meetings and wish to claim CME credits, log in to
- [Call for Research Proposals! 2023 Spring FARE Grant Cycle](https://www.aahks.org/call-for-research-proposals-2023-spring-fare-grant-cycle/) - Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, February 13, 2023. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision will be made two weeks following. Those invited to move forward will then
- [Don’t Forget to Renew Your AAHKS Membership](https://www.aahks.org/dont-forget-to-renew-your-aahks-membership/) - All AAHKS membership renewal notices for the 2023 calendar year have been sent, with 2022 membership having ended on December 31. There are three ways to renew: Email: Electronic invoices were sent on November 23 to all email addresses on file with AAHKS. Online: Login to the AAHKS website, click on “Renew” and enter payment
- [AAOS Hosting Resident-Only Zoom on Running for Congress](https://www.aahks.org/aaos-hosting-resident-only-zoom-on-running-for-congress/) - Ever wondered if you’d like to run for political office? You may be interested in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ upcoming webinar with Kermit Jones, MD, a recent Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in California. Dr. Jones is a family physician, Navy veteran, lawyer and served as a White House Fellow during the Obama
- [FTC Proposes Rule to Eliminate Non-Compete Clauses](https://www.aahks.org/ftc-proposes-rule-to-eliminate-non-compete-clauses/) - Addressing a high-priority AAHKS advocacy issue, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a proposed rule to eliminate non-compete clauses. Under the proposed rule, all post-employment non-compete clauses would be considered an unfair method of competition and would therefore become unlawful. Employers would be required to rescind any existing non-compete clauses and to notify employees who
- [Complete 2023 Member Educational Needs Assessment](https://www.aahks.org/complete-2023-member-educational-needs-assessment/) - In order to best represent the educational needs of arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons-in-training, AAHKS is asking all members to complete this brief Educational Needs Assessment. The goals of this survey are to identify trends and preferences around how members obtain their CME to guide the educational offerings AAHKS provides. The survey should take approximately 7
- [AAOS Releases Clinical Practice Guidelines](https://www.aahks.org/aaos-releases-clinical-practice-guidelines/) - On January 10, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) released an updated version of its clinical practice guidelines for the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the knee. Representatives from AAHKS participated in groups responsible for development of these guidelines, which include two new evidence-based recommendations and updates to 19 of the 38 recommendations. Read
- [Save the Date: FOCAL Lecture on Changing UKA Indications](https://www.aahks.org/save-the-date-focal-lecture-on-changing-uka-indications/) - New online educational opportunity for arthroplasty surgeons in training! Join FOCAL Co-Chair Vivek M. Shah, MD at 7:00 p.m. Central on January 30, 2023 for the webinar “UKA: Past Present and Future - Expanding Indications?” Dr. Shah, joined by faculty Kevin Fricka, MD, Jeffrey Geller, MD and Kevin Plancher, MD, will discuss classic indications for UKA
- [Apply for 2023 ORS Clinical Scholar Program](https://www.aahks.org/apply-for-2023-ors-clinical-scholar-program/) - The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) invites AAHKS members to apply for its Clinician Scholar Career Development Program (CSCDP). This annual two-day training workshop is designed for orthopaedic residents in their PGY2-PGY5 years, surgeons in fellowships, and junior faculty (through year three) who have the potential and desire to become orthopaedic clinician scholars. Covering issues spanning
- [Arthroplasty Today Editor Year Roundup (2022)](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-today-editor-year-roundup-golladay-and-levine/) - In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Arthroplasty Today Editor-in-Chief, Gregory J. Golladay, MD and Deputy Editor, Brett R. Levine, MD talk about Arthroplasty Today, the AAHKS official open access journal and how you can get involved. The journal's Social Media Editor, Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD served as moderator for this podcast. Here are a few
- [AAHKS 2022 Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award Recipient](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-2022-surgical-techniques-and-technologies-award-recipient/) - In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Digital Health and Social Media Committee chair Shaun P. Patel, MD speaks with AAHKS 2022 Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award recipient, Jacob M. Wilson, MD. He is joined by fellow Digital Health and Social Media Committee member, Mark E. Mildren, MD. They discuss Dr. Wilson's award-winning paper "Resurfacing the
- [YAG Podcast Launches Official Channel](https://www.aahks.org/yag-podcast-launches-official-channel/) - The Augment podcast, an outgrowth of the AAHKS Amplified podcast, focuses on issues selected by AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members to appeal to arthroplasty surgeons in training or less than five years in practice. The Augment provides an in-depth and relevant discussion about timely topics within the total joint arthroplasty subspecialty and interviewing experts
- [Happy New Year](https://www.aahks.org/happy-new-year/) - Welcome back to the AAHKS News Update, a weekly newsletter designed to keep AAHKS members informed on relevant topics of interest to arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons in training. We have updated our banner for the new year and will continue to bring you the latest news, research and events for hip and knee surgeons.
- [REMINDER: Don’t Miss Monday’s FOCAL Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/reminder-dont-miss-mondays-focal-webinar/) - “Highlights from the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting” January 9, 2023 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central Join 2022 Program Chair Jeremy M. Gililland, MD, and faculty Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc and Leonard T. Buller, MD, who both presented abstracts at #AAHKS2022, as they cover some of the most innovative research presented during the General
- [February 2023 JOA Issue Published](https://www.aahks.org/february-2023-joa-issue-published/) - The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has published the February 2023 issue online. Research included in this edition covers the effects of epilepsy on TJA complication rates, a data analysis showing increased complication risk in patients with fracture history and a study examining safety in hip approaches by patient BMI. Full-text articles are available to AAHKS
- [Must-See Advocacy Webinar](https://www.aahks.org/must-see-advocacy-webinar/) - Visit LEARN, the AAHKS online education platform, to access a recording of this timely webinar focusing on the evolution of bundled payment programs and opportunities that may exist with future models. Moderators Jeffrey K. Lange, MD and Adam J. Rana, MD were joined by P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, James I. Huddleston III, MD and Adolph
- [AAHKS 2022 James A. Rand Young Investigator's Award Recipient](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-2022-james-rand-award-recipient-hegde/) - In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Digital Health and Social Media Committee vice chair William B. Kurtz, MD speaks with AAHKS 2022 James A. Rand Young Investigator's Award recipient, Vishal Hegde, MD. He is joined by fellow Digital Health and Social Media Committee member, Eli Kamara, MD. They discuss Dr. Hegde's award-winning paper "Increased Revision
- [AAHKS 2022 Clinical Research Award Recipient](https://www.aahks.org/2022-annual-meeting-clinical-research-award-shaw-and-davis/) - In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Digital Health and Social Media Committee chair Shaun P. Patel, MD speaks with AAHKS Clinical Research Award winner, Jonathan H. Shaw, MD. They are joined by fellow Digital Health and Social Media Committee member Joseph D. Maratt, MD, and the award-winning paper co-author, Jason J. Davis, MD. Dr. Shaw
- [The YAG Augment : Tips for Starting in Practice (Season 2, Episode 12)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-tips-for-starting-in-practice-season-2-episode-12-2/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Education Committee Member Michael P. Ast MD, who provides tips for residents and fellows thinking about getting into practice. Topics include the current models of practice and how those lines are blurring, how to find a good job and negotiating the position, as well as
- [Congress Releases $1.7T End-of-Year Bill](https://www.aahks.org/congress-releases-1-7t-end-of-year-bill/) - This week Congress unveiled their $1.7 Trillion end-of-year spending bill which includes some Medicare relief for physicians but does not avert all proposed cuts for 2023. In the chart below we have provided a snapshot of AAHKS year-end priorities including the expected outcome of this bill. The net result of the scheduled cuts and their
- [Year-End Greetings](https://www.aahks.org/year-end-greetings/) - To all members and their families, health care teams and patients, AAHKS wishes you a healthy & happy holiday season and joyous new year. This will be the last News update in 2022; it will resume regular distribution again on Friday, January 6, 2023.
- [AAHKS Membership Renewal Notice](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-membership-renewal-notice/) - All AAHKS membership renewal notices for the 2023 calendar year have been sent, with 2022 membership ending on December 31. There are three ways to renew: Email: Electronic invoices were sent on November 23 to all email addresses on file with AAHKS. Online: Login to the AAHKS website, click on “Renew” and enter payment information.
- [The YAG Augment: Tips for Getting into Research and Article Round Up (Season 2, Episode 11)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-tips-for-getting-into-research-and-article-round-up-season-2-episode-11/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Research Committee Chair Ran Schwarzkopf MD, MSc, who discusses two of his recently published articles, “Impact of Preoperative Anemia Severity on Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes” and “Comparing the Efficacy of Articulating Spacer Constructs for Knee Periprosthetic Joint Infection Eradication: All-Cement vs Real-Component Spacers.” The
- [The Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Augment: Season 1, Episode 1](https://www.aahks.org/the-young-arthroplasty-group-yag-augment-season-1-episode-1/) - The first episode of the AAHKS YAG Augment Podcast
- [The Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Augment: Season 1, Episode 3](https://www.aahks.org/the-young-arthroplasty-group-yag-augment-season-1-episode-3/) - In this episode show hosts and YAG Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, Chad A. Krueger, MD and Mark E. Mildren, MD discuss the articles listed below with their esteemed guests Linda I. Suleiman, MD and Ugo N. Ihekweazu, MD. Dr. Suleiman joins us from the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Committee and
- [The Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Augment: Season 1, Episode 2](https://www.aahks.org/the-young-arthroplasty-group-yag-augment-season-1-episode-2/) - The Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Augment: Season 1, Episode 2 with Guest James A. Browne, MD
- [The YAG Augment: Season 1, Episode 4](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-season-1-episode-4/) - Podcast (yag): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, and Mark E. Mildren, MD discuss the
- [AAHKS Distributes $1M to Fellowship Programs](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-distributes-1m-to-fellowship-programs/) - This year AAHKS established the Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program, which, in cooperation with our Founding Industry Partner Zimmer Biomet, granted more than $1.1 million to 59 total joint arthroplasty fellowship programs. The program was developed to facilitate long-term goals of standardizing curriculums and improving training in targeted areas of improvement, including patient optimization, high-risk/at-risk
- [2022 Annual Meeting CME Course Live on LEARN](https://www.aahks.org/2022-annual-meeting-cme-course-live-on-learn/) - If you missed the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Texas this November, recordings of the General Session are now available as an online CME course for orthopaedic surgeons. Catch up on the latest research in hip and knee arthroplasty and earn up to 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits by watching recordings of the sessions
- [Missed This Week’s Advocacy Webinar?](https://www.aahks.org/missed-this-weeks-advocacy-webinar/) - Visit LEARN, the AAHKS online education platform, to access a recording of this timely webinar focusing on the evolution of bundled payment programs and opportunities that may exist with future models. Moderators Jeffrey K. Lange, MD and Adam J. Rana, MD were joined by P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, James I. Huddleston, MD and Adolph J.
- [LAST CHANCE: Apply to Open Positions on AAHKS Committees](https://www.aahks.org/last-chance-apply-to-open-positions-on-aahks-committees/) - The opportunity to serve as a volunteer on one of the many committees is a great way to not only get more involved with AAHKS and benefit the organization, but to network with peers as well. The application period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Sunday, December 18, 2022. An
- [Annual Meeting Research in the News](https://www.aahks.org/annual-meeting-research-in-the-news/) - Healio is publishing its coverage of the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting online, including the latest news from AAHKS, perspectives and interviews with leading researchers and clinicians. Several podium papers presented during the General Session are featured in recent articles, including 10-year survivorship of cementless TKAs, TJA reimbursement for high-risk patients, wound dehiscence after THA and
- [The YAG Augment: Season 1, Episode 5 (AJRR)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-season-1-episode-5-ajrr/) - discussion the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), its importance and how to get involved
- [The YAG Augment: Legends of Arthroplasty with Dr. Thomas P. Sculco (Season 1, Episode 6)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-legends-of-arthroplasty-with-dr-thomas-p-sculco-season-1-episode-6/) - In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, and Mark E. Mildren, MD host Thomas P. Sculco, MD, in our first “Legends of Arthroplasty” edition to discuss how he became interested in orthopaedics, the history of the subspeciality and the changes he has seen.
- [The YAG Augment: Finding the Right Arthroplasty Job (Season 1, Episode 7)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-finding-the-right-arthroplasty-job-season-1-episode-7/) - In this episode of The Augment, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, Mark E. Mildren, MD and Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC discuss the importance of finding the right job in arthroplasty, things to look for in a job search and interview, as well as
- [The YAG Augment: The AAHKS Annual Meeting Highlights and Social Media (Season 2, Episode 1)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-the-aahks-annual-meeting-highlights-and-social-media-season-2-episode-1/) - Recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, Season 2 of The Augment begins with interviews with 2021 AAHKS Program Chair Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Digital Health and Social Media Committee Member Dustin J. Schuett, DO on the importance of participating in the Annual Meeting, hot issues in the profession, looking
- [The YAG Augment: AAHKS Advocacy Discussion (Season 2, Episode 2)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-aahks-advocacy-discussion-season-2-episode-2/) - In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by Advocacy Committee Members Drs. Chick Yates, Max Courtney and Chad Krueger to discuss the importance of surgeons advocating for their patients and themselves, as well as the many ways to get involved at the state and national level.
- [The YAG Augment: Dataset Discussions and Arthroplasty Today (Season 2, Episode 3)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-dataset-discussions-and-arthroplasty-today-season-2-episode-3/) - In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Dr. Ryland Kagan, who discusses the paper he presented, “Disagreement in Readmission Rates After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Across Datasets”, dealing with population boom and COVID-19 in Oregon. Dr. Greg Golladay, Editor-in-Chief of Arthroplasty Today, speaks on
- [The YAG Augment: Women in Arthroplasty Discussion (Season 2, Episode 4)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-women-in-arthroplasty-discussion-season-2-episode-4/) - In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Board Member-at-Large Dr. Kim Tucker and Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee Member Dr. Elizabeth Lieberman to discuss the benefits of networking at the Annual Meeting, the impact of the WIA Gender Bias videos, their experiences in orthopaedics at
- [The YAG Augment: Orthopaedic Team Course Discussion (Season 2, Episode 5)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-orthopaedic-team-course-discussion-season-2-episode-5/) - In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Augment host Dr. Mark Mildren is joined by physician assistants Jocelyn Alloway, Jennifer Babich and Kyle Brooks to discuss the Orthopaedic Team Course that is held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. The course provides insight for PAs and other team members into practice norms
- [The YAG Augment: Diversity, Research and Practice (Season 2, Episode 6)](https://www.aahks.org/20674-2/) - In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Dr. Muyibat Adelani, who discusses the challenges and rewards of academic versus private practice and the future of arthroplasty research. Then AAHKS Past President Dr. Mary O’Connor talks to The Augment about being
- [The YAG Augment: AAHKS Past Presidents on Association Innovation and Future (Season 2, Episode 7)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-aahks-past-presidents-on-association-innovation-and-future-season-2-episode-7/) - In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Drs. Lowry Barnes, Dan Berry and Rich Iorio. Dr. Barnes discusses development of the Diversity Advisory Board and addressing evolving member and patient needs throughout and after the pandemic. Dr. Iorio discusses priorities for his presidential
- [The YAG Augment: Legends of Arthroplasty with Drs. Allan Gross and Clive Duncan (Season 2, Episode 8)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-legends-of-arthroplasty-with-drs-allan-gross-and-clive-duncan-season-2-episode-8/) - In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Leaders Drs. Cohen-Rosenblum, Buller, Mildren and Wolfstadt host “Legends” Allan E. Gross, MD, FRCSC, O.Ont. and Clive P. Duncan, MD, MSc, FRCS(C) in our latest “Legends of Arthroplasty” edition. Discussion includes development of the Vancouver classification of periprosthetic hip fractures, working with Sir John Charnley,
- [The YAG Augment: The Future of Arthroplasty Practice and AAHKS (Season 2, Episode 9)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-the-future-of-arthroplasty-practice-and-aahks-season-2-episode-9/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, who discusses evolving practice models, surgeons leading bundled payments and working with payors, efficiency and the move to outpatient surgery in private practice and academic centers. Topics also include the future of arthroplasty, longitudinal bundled payment models, technology, the
- [The YAG Augment: Infection Article Roundup (Season 2, Episode 10)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-infection-article-roundup-season-2-episode-10/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Publications Committee Vice Chair Christopher E. Pelt, MD, who discusses two of his recently published articles, "Extended oral antibiotics increase bacterial resistance in patients who fail 2-stage exchange for periprosthetic joint infection" and "Neocortex formation in a tapered wedge stem is not indicative of complications
- [The YAG Augment: Legends of Arthroplasty with Dr. Javad Parvizi (Season 2, Episode 14)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-legends-of-arthroplasty-with-dr-javad-parvizi-season-2-episode-14/) - In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS First Vice President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, for the latest “Legends in Arthroplasty”, to discuss his journey from Iran to the US and into orthopaedics. Other topics include learning from adversity, recognizing hard work at every level and the importance of living a balanced life.
- [The YAG Augment: Honoring Military Medical Service (Season 2, Episode 13)](https://www.aahks.org/the-yag-augment-honoring-military-medical-service-season-2-episode-13/) - This Veterans Day, the Augment is joined by current and former military arthroplasty surgeons who discuss their reasons for going into the military and into adult reconstruction, including the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) and how practice and deployment works while serving. A distinct thank you to our guests and all of our military for

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- [Share Your Study](https://www.aahks.org/research/share-your-study/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Share Your Study” subhead=”Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education” button_one_text=”Research” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/research/” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#00a4e5 2%|#000000 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”5px|0px|11px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”27px|0px|1px|0px”
- [AAHKS Update](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/aahks-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Update” subhead=”A Member Publication of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#00a4e5 2%|#000000 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”
- [Councils and Committees](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Board, Council and Committee Guidelines, Charges and Descriptions” button_one_text=”About Us” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/about-us/” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#00a4e5 2%|#000000 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#a6bcc5″ box_shadow_style=”preset5″
- [Humanitarian Endeavors](https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Humanitarian Endeavors” subhead=”AAHKS supports the humanitarian efforts of its members with the Annual AAHKS Humanitarian Award and recognition of humanitarian organizations in which members are involved.” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/op-walk-nicaragua-fs.jpg” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off”
- [Press Releases](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson, Jr. – Communications Manager (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” subhead_font=”||||||||” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#00a4e5 2%|#000000 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ parallax=”on” title_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ subhead_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″
- [Fitness Instructor Robin Arzón Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/robin-arzon-2026-keynote-speaker/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#00a4e5 2%|#000000 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row
- [FARE Grant Application](https://www.aahks.org/research/fare-grant-application/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”FARE Grant Application” subhead=”Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education” button_one_text=”Research” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/research/” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#00a4e5 2%|#000000 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#1b4400″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Spring Meeting ” subhead=”April 30 – May 2, 2026 | Chicago, IL” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” button_one_url=”https://member.aahks.net/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fMeeting-Registration%2f2023-AAHKS-Spring-Meeting%3fmeetingid%3d%257BE84FF1DD-1E61-ED11-8128-000D3A0DE1A1%257D” button_two_url=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Spring-Disclosures.pdf” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.37)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_text_align=”right” content_text_align=”right” subhead_text_align=”right” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Spring-Meeting-Image-.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#000000″ button_one_bg_color=”#f7ed7e” button_one_font=”||||||||” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”48.6667px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting Registration
- [For Program Directors](https://www.aahks.org/the-match/for-program-directors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”For Program Directors” subhead=”Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Match Program” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”List of Fellowships” button_one_url=”https://fellowship.aahks.net/” button_two_text=”FOCAL Fellowship Curriculum” button_two_url=”https://www.aahks.org/focal-fellowship-curriculum/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|24px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|6px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Match 2027 Match for 2028 Fellowship Training[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″
- [For Fellowship Applicants](https://www.aahks.org/the-match/for-fellowship-applicants/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”For Fellowship Applicants” subhead=”Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Match Program” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Back to Match Homepage” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/the-match/” button_two_text=”List of Fellowships” button_two_url=”https://fellowship.aahks.net/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”43px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”14px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Match 2027 Match for 2028 Fellowship Training[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″
- [Fellowship Recognition](https://www.aahks.org/recognition/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Recognition Master Document” button_two_text=”Resources for Programs” button_two_url=”https://www.aahks.org/focal-fellowship-curriculum/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” content_font=”||||||||” content_text_color=”#ffffff” subhead_font=”||||||||” subhead_text_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_direction=”181deg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_font=”||||||||” global_module=”10021″ saved_tabs=”all”]The AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program sets forth a common set of standards for adult reconstruction fellowship training programs and a process for recognizing adherence
- [Fellowship Grant Program](https://www.aahks.org/fellowship-grant-program/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Fellowship Grant Program ” subhead=”Applications closed on March 31, 2026″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” button_one_text=”Applications have closed. ” button_one_url=”https://fellowgrant.aahks.net/login/user” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.37)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”right” content_font=”||||||||” content_text_align=”right” subhead_font=”||||||||” subhead_text_align=”right” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_font=”||||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” button_one_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_style_button_one=”preset1″ text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|53px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Fellowship Education Improvement
- [Clinical Practice Guidelines](https://www.aahks.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Clinical Practice Guidelines” subhead=”AAHKS has produced these guidelines specifically for hip and knee surgeons to use in their practices.” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Practice Resources” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blurb title=”Opioids in TJA” url=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Opioids-CPG.pdf” url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%196%%” icon_color=”#9e2d00″ use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#ffffff”
- [American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Announces New President Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA Takes Office](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-president-r-antonia-f-chen-md-mba-takes-office/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release March 04, 2026 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Announces New President Antonia F.
- [Press Kit](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-kit/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Press Kit” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson, Jr. – Communications Manager (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”5px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]About AAHKS and its Members Established in 1991, the mission of the American Association of Hip and Knee
- [Newsroom](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Newsroom” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_color=”#303030″ content_font=”||||||||” content_text_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/show-header-1346×276-3.jpg” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_font=”||||||||” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#1e1e1e” button_one_bg_color=”#edcd6d” button_one_border_color=”#0c0c0c” button_one_font=”||||||||” button_one_border_color_hover=”#1c1c1c” button_one_border_width=”1px”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”37px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blurb title=”News Releases” url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%209%%” icon_color=”#4e009e” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ animation=”off”]News released from the AAHKS Annual Meeting and more. View releases.[/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column
- [Advocacy](https://www.aahks.org/advocacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Advocacy” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_font_size=”33px” title_line_height=”0.9em” title_text_shadow_style=”preset4″ background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/chen-iorio-polkowski-engstrom-stryker-culp-header.jpg” parallax=”on” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_font=”||||||||” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”6px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|4px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Guided by the Health Policy Council and Advocacy Committee, AAHKS provides physicians and their patients comprehensive and timely
- [2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting Exhibitor Application](https://www.aahks.org/2025-aahks-spring-meeting-exhibitor-application/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Exclusive Invitation to Exhibit Building on the high-caliber content of the Annual Meeting and maximizing the effectiveness of a small-group, instructional course lecture format, AAHKS will host its annual Spring Meeting April 30-May 2, 2026. The AAHKS Spring
- [Digital Health](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/digital-health/) - The AAHKS Digital Health Committee
- [CME Webinars](https://www.aahks.org/cme-webinars/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]CME Webinars 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
- [2025 AAHKS Clinical Research Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2025-aahks-clinical-research-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release Oct. 25, 2025 AAHKS Clinical Research Award Study Seeks to Understand if Maximizing Bearing Diameter
- [2025 James A. Rand, MD, Young Investigator's Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2025-james-a-rand-md-young-investigators-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release Oct. 25, 2025 Study Comparing Fluid Levels of Metal Ions in Patients who Underwent Cemented Primary
- [Stryker, Sylke, Inc. and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Receive the 2025 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/stryker-sylke-inc-and-vertex-pharmaceuticals-receive-the-2025-aahks-industry-innovation-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate ReleaseOctober 24, 2025 Stryker, Sylke, Inc. and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Receive the 2025 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award
- [International](https://www.aahks.org/international/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”International Programs” subhead=”AAHKS provides academic, social and cultural exchange opportunities with the aim of broadening the perspective of our membership on issues related to our specialty.” background_layout=”dark” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.13)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/intl-cmte.jpg” background_blend=”soft-light” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”26px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_color=”#ffffff”
- [Mark W. Woolf, MD Receives 2025 AAHKS Lawrence D. Dorr, MD Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/mark-woolf-md-receives-2025-aahks-lawrence-d-dorr-md-humanitarian-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release October 25 , 2025 Mark W. Woolf, MD Receives 2025 AAHKS Lawrence D. Dorr, MD
- [2025 AAHKS Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2025-aahks-surgical-techniques-and-technologies-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release Oct. 25, 2025 A Study Seeking the Ideal Technique and Construct in Aseptic Revision
- [Health Policy Fellowship](https://www.aahks.org/advocacy/health-policy-fellowship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#6aceb6″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Health Policy Fellowship” subhead=”AAHKS believes in the importance of engaging young, future leaders to assure they remain involved throughout their careers. ” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Advocacy” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/advocacy/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2d3743″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” make_equal=”on” background_color=”#2d3743″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blurb title=”What
- [AAHKS Podcast Landing Page](https://www.aahks.org/podcast-landing-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Membership-1.png” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AAHKS-Amplified-Logo-UPDATED-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ max_width=”20%”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row use_custom_width=”on” custom_padding=”0px|0px|7px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Podcast-Apple-.jpg” url=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aahks-amplified/id1479229665″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ max_width=”80%” module_alignment=”center”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Podcast-RSS.jpg” url=”https://www.aahks.org/feed/podcast/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ max_width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” url_new_window=”on”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Podcast-Android-.jpg” url=”https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/www.aahks.org/feed/podcast/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ max_width=”80%” module_alignment=”center”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Podcast-Email-.jpg” url=”https://www.subscribebyemail.com/www.aahks.org/feed/podcast/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″
- [Media Credentials](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-kit/media-credentials/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Media Credentials Request” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Kit” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-kit” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”4px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Members of the media may request credentials to attend the AAHKS Annual Meeting, which is a closed meeting – not open to
- [Women in Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/wia/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Committee was formed in 2018.
- [AAHKS Diversity Award](https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian/aahks-diversity-award/) - Nominate yourself or a colleague for the AAHKS Humanitarian Award.
- [Subscribe to Podcast JOA](https://www.aahks.org/subscribe-to-podcast-joa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut” background_layout=”dark” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.14)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/aahks-amplified-cover-apple.jpg” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ make_fullwidth=”on” specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”18px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”3.0.98″] [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Subscribe By subscribing to this
- [Subscribe to Podcast](https://www.aahks.org/subscribe-to-podcast/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Amplified” subhead=”Podcast episodes from members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons” background_layout=”dark” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.14)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/aahks-amplified-cover-apple.jpg” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ make_fullwidth=”on” specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”18px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”3.0.98″] [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off”
- [Join - Old](https://www.aahks.org/join_old/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Your Invitation to Join AAHKS” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Click to Join” button_one_url=”http://member.aahks.net/JoinAAHKS.aspx” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.12)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/aahks-advocacy-2019.jpg” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”5px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]A Collegial Community Membership in AAHKS provides valuable interaction with a collegial community centered around the latest
- [AAHKS Board of Directors Nomination Form](https://www.aahks.org/nominate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Call for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, July 18, 2025: Third Vice President (2026–2027) Treasurer (2026–2029) Member-at-Large [2] (2026–2028) Nominating Committee Member [3] (2026) Please note nominees
- [Biologics for Advanced Hip and Knee Arthritis](https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/biologics-for-advanced-hip-and-knee-arthritis/) - AAHKS position statement on the use of stem cell and PRP injections to treat advanced hip and knee arthritis.
- [Outpatient Joint Replacement](https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/outpatient-joint-replacement/) - The AAHKS position on outpatient hip and knee replacement surgery
- [Position Statements](https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Position Statements” subhead=”These statements are policy expressions of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. They are not comprehensive subject reviews nor are they intended as medical advice for the treatment of individual patients.” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/position-papers-web.jpg” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″
- [Program Agreement Form](https://www.aahks.org/the-match/for-program-directors/program-agreement-form/) - Program Agreement Form
- [Coding Resource Center](https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/coding-resource-center/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Coding Resource Center” subhead=”AAHKS has compiled these coding resources to help with presurgical optimization, E/M visits, PROMs, ICD-10 and more.” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Practice Resources” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”7px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blurb title=”Primer for Utilizing CPT Code G2211″ url=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AAHKS-G2211-Primer.pdf”
- [Committee Dashboard](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/committee-dashboard/) - Welcome to AAHKS Committees!
- [AAHKS Staff](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/aahks-staff/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Staff” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Return to Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”5px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Phone: +1-847-698-1200 | E-Mail: Connect@AAHKS.org Management Michael J. Zarski, JD Executive Director Governance and Operations Renalin J. Malvar-Ledda Senior Director of Events and Operations Fatimah
- [JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program](https://www.aahks.org/focal/joa-reviewer-mentorship-program/) - This program will pair you with a current JOA Elite Reviewer to help coach you through your first reviews and to be available for questions and feedback.
- [James I. Huddleston, III, MD, Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/james-i-huddleston-iii-md-takes-office-as-aahks-president-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release February 14, 2024 James I. Huddleston III, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President February
- [AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD Takes Office](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/r-michael-meneghini-takes-office/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release March 12, 2025 AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD Takes Office March 12, 2025
- [2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting Ortho Landing Page](https://www.aahks.org/2025-aahks-spring-meeting-ortho-landing-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#1b4400″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Spring Meeting ” subhead=”May 1-3, 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” button_one_url=”https://member.aahks.net/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fMeeting-Registration%2f2023-AAHKS-Spring-Meeting%3fmeetingid%3d%257BE84FF1DD-1E61-ED11-8128-000D3A0DE1A1%257D” button_two_url=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Spring-Disclosures.pdf” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.37)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_text_align=”right” content_text_align=”right” subhead_text_align=”right” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ahhks-spring-web-newsletter-2025-1200×200-1.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#000000″ button_one_bg_color=”#f7ed7e” button_one_font=”||||||||” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”48.6667px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Spring Meeting: Restoring Lives, One Step At A
- [Senior Residents Invite Landing Page](https://www.aahks.org/senior-residents-invite-landing-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#1b4400″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Senior Residents ” subhead=”Join us for the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting ” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” button_one_url=”https://member.aahks.net/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fMeeting-Registration%2f2023-AAHKS-Spring-Meeting%3fmeetingid%3d%257BE84FF1DD-1E61-ED11-8128-000D3A0DE1A1%257D” button_two_url=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Spring-Disclosures.pdf” background_overlay_color=”rgba(135,135,135,0.37)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”right” title_text_color=”#f7f7f7″ content_font=”||||||||” content_text_align=”right” subhead_text_align=”right” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SM-Banner-.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#000000″ button_one_bg_color=”#f7ed7e” button_one_font=”||||||||” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”21px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]JOIN US FOR THE
- [British Hip Society Landing Page](https://www.aahks.org/bhs-landing-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#1b4400″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”British Hip Society ” subhead=”Become a Member of AAHKS” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” button_one_url=”https://member.aahks.net/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fMeeting-Registration%2f2023-AAHKS-Spring-Meeting%3fmeetingid%3d%257BE84FF1DD-1E61-ED11-8128-000D3A0DE1A1%257D” button_two_url=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Spring-Disclosures.pdf” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.37)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”right” title_text_color=”#f7f7f7″ content_font=”||||||||” content_text_align=”right” subhead_text_align=”right” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BHS-and-AAHKS-Image-2-.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#000000″ button_one_bg_color=”#f7ed7e” button_one_font=”||||||||” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”21px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]BECOME A MEMBER OF AAHKS TODAY! Why
- [FOCAL Fellowship Curriculum](https://www.aahks.org/focal-fellowship-curriculum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Guidelines” subhead=”Developed by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”PDF of Guidelines” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Page-1-Final-Fellowship-Guidelines.Board-approved.pdf” button_two_text=”Fellowship Match” button_two_url=”https://www.aahks.org/the-match/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” content_font=”||||||||” content_text_color=”#ffffff” subhead_font=”||||||||” subhead_text_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_direction=”181deg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_font=”||||||||”]and endorsed by The Hip Society (THS) and The Knee Society (TKS).[/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”28px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px”
- [Membership Status Change Request](https://www.aahks.org/join_old/membership-status-change-request/) - Request to change your AAHKS membership status.
- [Contact Us](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/contact-us/) - Contact the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- [Member Address Updates](https://www.aahks.org/member-address-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]AAHKS Member Office Address Submission Please complete the information below with your office/practice location. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Study on Synovial Fluid Metal Ion Levels and Diagnose Aseptic Loosening in TKA Wins AAHKS Annual Meeting Surgical Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2024-surgical-techniques-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release November 08, 2024 Study on Synovial Fluid Metal Ion Levels and Diagnose Aseptic Loosening in
- [The Question of the Adequate Dose of IV Dexamethasone in TKA Receives the Young Investigator’s Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2024-james-a-rand-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release November 08, 2024 Study Seeking Most Effective Dose of IV Dexamethasone in TKA Receives the
- [Solenic and Guard Medical Receive the 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2024-aahkk-industry-innovation-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release November 08, 2024 Solenic and Guard Medical Receive the 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award
- [AAHKS Clinical Research Award Study Seeks to use IORA Diclofenac to Improve Postoperative Pain Management in TKA](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2024-clinical-research-award-paper/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release November 04, 2024 AAHKS Clinical Research Award Study Seeks to use IORA Diclofenac to Improve
- [Input on MA Utilization Management](https://www.aahks.org/input_on_ma_um/) - As we prepare a response to a CMS information collection notice regarding utilization management (UM) reporting and enforcement in Medicare Advantage (MA). The goal of this comment letter is to reiterate to CMS why enforcement of existing UM regulations and reporting requirements are important, as well as to identify what more CMS can do in
- [Practice Resources](https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Practice Resources” subhead=”Practical information to use in your practice every day” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/team-surgery-header.jpg” background_size=”initial” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_cta title=”CPGs” button_url=”https://www.aahks.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/” button_text=”Clinical Practice Guidelines” background_color=”rgba(0,112,158,0.58)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS has written clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for the use of tranexamic acid and
- [Diversity Advisory Board](https://www.aahks.org/diversity-advisory-board/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ global_module=”10016″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Committee Dashboard” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” button_one_text=”Complete Census” button_one_url=”https://member.aahks.net/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fMy-AAHKS%2fMy-Profile” button_two_text=”AAHKS Home” button_two_url=”https://www.aahks.org/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”right” title_font_size=”41px” content_font=”||||||||” content_text_align=”left” subhead_font=”||||||||” subhead_text_align=”right” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DAB-2023.png” parallax=”on” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_font=”||||||||” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”29px|0px|6px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”1px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″]Diversity Advisory Board AAHKS created the Diversity Advisory
- [Risk Stratification](https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/risk-stratification/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Orthopaedic Risk Stratification and Comorbidity Coding” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Practice Resources” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”3px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|45px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Improving Risk Adjustment Models [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blurb title=”Risk Factor Checklist Download” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%192%%” icon_color=”#00709e” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ header_font=”||||||||”
- [2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting Exhibitor Application](https://www.aahks.org/2024-aahks-spring-meeting-exhibitor-application/) - Exclusive Invitation to Exhibit Building on the high-caliber content of the Annual Meeting and maximizing the effectiveness of a small-group, instructional course lecture format, AAHKS will host its annual Spring Meeting May 2-4, 2024. The AAHKS Spring Meeting is intended to equip practicing orthopaedic surgeons with state-of-the art information and cutting-edge strategies aimed at enhancing the care
- [Researcher on the Effects of Inferior Screw Placement on Acetabular Component Failure Following Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Wins Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-surgical-techniques-and-technologies-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release November 04, 2023 Researcher on the Effects of Inferior Screw Placement on Acetabular Component Failure
- [Award Study Investigates the Safety and Clinical Efficacy of Extended Postoperative Oral TXA use in Total Knee Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-clinical-research-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release November 04, 2023 Award Study Investigates the Safety and Clinical Efficacy of Extended Postoperative Oral
- [The Question of Are All MSIS Tests Useful to Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infection Receives the Young Investigator’s Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/james-a-rand-md-young-investigators-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release November 04, 2023 The Question of Are All MSIS Tests Useful to Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint
- [Gregory W. Stocks, MD, Receives 2023 AAHKS Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2023-aahks-humanitarian-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release November 03, 2023 Gregory W. Stocks, MD, Receives 2023 AAHKS Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian
- [OrthAlign and Force Therapeutics Receives the 2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2023-aahks-industry-innovation-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate ReleaseNovember 03, 2023 OrthAlign and Force Therapeutics Receives the 2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award November
- [Arthroplasty Unity Day](https://www.aahks.org/arthroplasty-unity-advocacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Arthroplasty Unity Day : Write Congress!” background_layout=”dark” header_image_url=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Unity-Day-Payment-Inflation.png” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ content_font=”||||||||” content_text_align=”left” content_font_size=”19px” background_color=”#0b68bf” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#0c71c3″ background_color_gradient_end=”#0a29b2″ background_color_gradient_type=”radial” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”top” background_color_gradient_start_position=”70%” text_shadow_style=”preset1″]Send Congress a message, urging them to pass H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare Patients and Providers Act, in order to reform Medicare physician payments and preserve quality, choice and
- [The Match FAQ](https://www.aahks.org/the-match/the-match-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Frequently Asked Questions about the Match” subhead=”Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee / Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Match Program” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”The Match” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/the-match/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”2px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#00709e” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ toggle_font=”||||||||” background_color=”rgba(0,112,158,0.29)” box_shadow_style=”preset1″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What if I match,
- [AAHKS WIA Empowerment Award](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-wia-empowerment-award/) - The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee is looking to recognize an individual AAHKS member that has taken the initiative to support women in the arthroplasty community in an impactful way with the Women in Arthroplasty Empowerment Award. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond to elevate and support women in arthroplasty
- [YAG and Arthroplasty Today Special Issue Submissions](https://www.aahks.org/yag-and-arthroplasty-today-special-issue-submissions/) - YAG and Arthroplasty Today are collaborating for a special issue featuring papers by YAG members. Authors will receive a waiver of the publication fee. If you are interested in being featured, please send a brief proposal (300 words max) describing your topic. Paper types include editorials, original research, surgical techniques, case reports, and arthroplasty in rare conditions. We strongly encourage
- [YAG Unsubscribe](https://www.aahks.org/yag-unsubscribe/) - If you are beyond 5 years in arthroplasty practice or simply wish not to receive Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) communications anymore, please complete the form below and we will remove you from the YAG distribution list
- [DAB Mentoring Program](https://www.aahks.org/dabmentoringprogram/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board Mentoring Program ” background_layout=”dark” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”right” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”50.5104px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|10px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board Mentoring Program Purpose: The purpose of the mentorship program is to recruit and enrich the professional
- [Javad Parvizi MD, FRCS, Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/javad-parvizi-md-frcs-takes-office-as-aahks-president/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release March 08, 2023 Javad Parvizi MD, FRCS Takes Office as AAHKS President March 08,
- [2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting Exhibitor Application](https://www.aahks.org/2022-aahks-spring-meeting-exhibitor-application/) - Exclusive Invitation to Exhibit Building on the high-caliber content of the Annual Meeting and maximizing the effectiveness of a small-group, instructional course lecture format, AAHKS will host its annual Spring Meeting May 4-6 2023. The AAHKS Spring Meeting is intended to equip practicing orthopaedic surgeons with state-of-the art information and cutting-edge strategies aimed at enhancing the care
- [Program Agreement](https://www.aahks.org/the-match/for-program-directors/program-agreement/) - Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee Fellowship Match Program/Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Match Program Agreement
- [Subscribe to Podcast Yag](https://www.aahks.org/subscribe-to-podcast-yag/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Young Arthroplasty Group Podcast The Augment” subhead=”The Augment podcast episodes from the YAG members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons” background_layout=”dark” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.14)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/aahks-amplified-cover-apple.jpg” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ make_fullwidth=”on” specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”18px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″
- [AAHKS’ Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program Distributes Over $1 Million to 58 Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Programs](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-fellowship-education-improvement-and-innovation-grant-program-part-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS’ Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program Distributes Over $1 Million to 58 Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Programs
- [Awarded Study Seeks to Find if Oral Dexamethasone Following TKA Reduce Pain Scores](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/awarded-study-seeks-to-find-if-oral-dexamethasone-following-tka/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Awarded Study Seeks to Find if Oral Dexamethasone Following TKA Reduce Pain Scores For Immediate Release November 17,
- [Steven J. Meyer, MD, Receives 2022 AAHKS Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/steven-j-meyer-md-receives-2022-aahks-humanitarian-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Steven J. Meyer, MD, Receives 2022 AAHKS Humanitarian Award For Immediate Release November 29, 2022 Rosemont, IL
- [Young Investigator Award Looks at Increased Revision Risk with Rotating Platform Bearings in Total Knee Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/increasedrevisionrisk/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Young Investigator Award Looks at Increased Revision Risk with Rotating Platform Bearings in Total Knee Arthroplasty For Immediate
- [AAHKS Introduces the Industry Innovation Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-introduces-the-industry-innovation-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Introduces the Industry Innovation Award For Immediate Release November 4, 2022 Rosemont, IL – On Friday, November 4, the
- [Awarded Study Looks at the Safety of Resurfacing the Thin Native Patella](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/awarded-study-looks-at-the-safety-of-resurfacing-the-thin-native-patella/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Awarded Study Looks at the Safety of Resurfacing the Thin Native Patella For Immediate Release November 11, 2022
- [AAHKS Introduces Dallas Minority STEM Students to Orthopaedics](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-introduces-dallas-minority-stem-students-to-orthopaedics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Introduces Dallas Minority STEM Students to Orthopaedics at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting For Immediate Release November
- [2018 AAHKS Spring Meeting Summary](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/2018-aahks-spring-meeting-summary/) - A first-hand report of the 2018 AAHKS Spring Meeting
- [Research Consortium](https://www.aahks.org/research/research-consortium/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|4px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Research Consortium” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Research” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/research/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”5px|0px|11px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|1px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]The AAHKS Research Committee will convene a consortium of centers that have interest in conducting research related to hip and knee arthroplasty. Centers that
- [Pre-Certification Resources](https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/pre-certification-issues/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Pre-Certification Issues” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Practice Resources” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Cigna (through eviCore) has implemented a pre-certification process for total joint arthroplasty patients. AAHKS President Jay R. Lieberman MD, and AAHKS Executive Director Michael J. Zarski, JD
- [Humanitarian Award Application](https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian/humanitarian-award-nomination/) - Nominate yourself or a colleague for the AAHKS Humanitarian Award.
- [AAHKS Introduces the Fellowship Grant Program Established with $1.25M Funding from Founding Sponsor, Zimmer Biomet](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/fellowshipgrant/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release June 13, 2022 AAHKS Introduces the Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program Established with
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting Exhibitors](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting-exhibitors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Spring Meeting ” subhead=”San Francisco, California ” background_layout=”dark” button_one_url=”https://meeting.aahks.org/” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.37)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”right” content_font=”||||||||” content_text_align=”right” subhead_font=”||||||||” subhead_text_align=”right” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Spring-Meeting-image-for-website-2-scaled.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_font=”||||||||” button_one_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_style_button_one=”preset1″ text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”10px|0px|14px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|9px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″]Thank you to our 2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting Exhibitors:
- [Calendar of Events](https://www.aahks.org/international/calendar-of-events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Calendar of Events” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”International Programs” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/international/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”6px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″] 2022 2022 Mexican Hip Society February 17 Virtual Symposium 7th International Mayo Clinic in Peru from Clinica San Bernardo April
- [Changing Surgical Approach Does Not Increase Dislocation Risk, Study Finds](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/changing-surgical-approach-does-not-increase-dislocation-risk-study-finds/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Changing Surgical Approach Does Not Increase Dislocation Risk, Study Finds For Immediate Release November 14, 2021 Dallas –
- [Bryan D. Springer, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/bryan-d-springer-md-takes-office-as-aahks-president/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson (KRobinson@AAHKS.org)” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release March 23, 2022 Bryan D. Springer, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President March 23,
- [Patient Post-Op Function Similar in ACL-Intact and ACL-Deficient Knee Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/patient-post-op-function-similar-in-acl-intact-and-acl-deficient-knee-surgery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Patient Post-Op Function Similar in ACL-Intact and ACL-Deficient Knee Surgery For Immediate Release November 14, 2021 Dallas – A study presented
- [Study Finds PROMs at One Year Post Surgery Reliably Predict Longer-Term Outcomes](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-finds-proms-at-one-year-post-surgery-reliably-predict-longer-term-outcomes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Finds Patient Outcomes At One Year After Surgery Reliably Predict Longer-Term Outcomes For Immediate Release November 14, 2021 Dallas
- [Study Finds Work-Family Integration Issues Uniquely Impact Female Orthopaedic Surgeons](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-finds-work-family-integration-issues-uniquely-impact-female-orthopaedic-surgeons/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Finds Work-Family Integration Issues Uniquely Impact Female Orthopaedic Surgeons For Immediate Release November 14, 2021 Dallas – A presentation at
- [Study Questions Whether “Nickle-Free” Total Knee Arthroplasty Is Truly Nickle-Free](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-questions-whether-nickle-free-total-knee-arthroplasty-is-truly-nickle-free/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Questions Whether “Nickle-Free” Total Knee Arthroplasty Is Truly Nickle-Free For Immediate Release November 14, 2021 Dallas – A study presented
- [New Study Finds Hip Replacements Can Relieve Symptomatic Lower Back Pain](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/new-study-finds-hip-replacements-can-relieve-symptomatic-lower-back-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]New Study Finds Hip Replacements Can Relieve Symptomatic Lower Back Pain For Immediate Release November 14, 2021 Dallas – A study presented
- [Study Questions Whether Revision TJA Pre-Op Prep Time Is Adequately Valued](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-questions-whether-revision-tja-pre-op-prep-time-is-adequately-valued/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Questions Whether Revision TJA Pre-Op Prep Time Is Adequately Valued For Immediate Release November 14, 2021 Dallas – A study
- [AAHKS Position Statement on CDC Guideline: Post-Operative Prophylactic Antibiotics](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-position-statement-on-cdc-guideline-post-operative-prophylactic-antibiotics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Releases” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Position Statement on CDC Guideline: Post-Operative Prophylactic Antibiotics For Immediate Release November 17, 2017 Rosemont, IL – The
- [Should Runners Plan to Return to Running After Total Joint Arthroplasty?](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/should-runners-plan-to-return-to-running-after-total-joint-arthroplasty-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Should Runners Plan to Return to Running After Total Joint Arthroplasty? For Immediate Release November 7, 2020 Dallas – A presentation at
- [Michael J. Christine, MD, MPH, WalkStrong, Receives 2020 AAHKS Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/michael-j-christine-md-mph-walkstrong-receives-2020-aahks-humanitarian-award/) - The 2020 AAHKS Humanitarian Award
- [Smoking Cessation Prior to Total Joint Arthroplasty Can Lead to Long-term Continuation of Cessation or Abstinence from Smoking](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/smoking-cessation-prior-to-total-joint-arthroplasty-can-lead-to-long-term-continuation-of-cessation-or-abstinence-from-smoking/) - Smoking cessation prior to total joint arthroplasty can lead to longer term smoking cessation.
- [Study Shows Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Robotic-Assisted  TKA vs. Standard Manual TKA](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-shows-minimal-clinically-important-difference-in-robotic-assisted-tka-vs-standard-manual-tka/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Shows Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Robotic-Assisted TKA vs. Standard Manual TKA For Immediate Release November 7, 2020 Dallas – A
- [Outcomes Are Encouraging for Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients Under Age 30](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/outcomes-are-encouraging-for-total-hip-arthroplasty-patients-under-age-30/) - Outcomes Are Encouraging for Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients Under Age 30
- [Despite Reimbursement Changes True Facility Costs of Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty is Higher than Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/true-facility-costs-of-outpatient-tka/) - Despite Reimbursement Changes True Facility Costs of Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty is Higher than Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- [Even in the Healthiest of Patients Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty May Not Be Safe According to New Study](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/even-in-the-healthiest-of-patients-bilateral-total-knee-arthroplasty-may-not-be-safe-according-to-new-study/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Even in the Healthiest of Patients Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty May Not Be Safe According to New Study For Immediate
- [Study Investigates Necessity for Intraoperative Cultures Following  Periprosthetic Joint Infection](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-investigates-necessity-for-intraoperative-cultures-following-periprosthetic-joint-infection-2/) - Study Investigates Necessity for Intraoperative Cultures Following Periprosthetic Joint Infection
- [Study Looks at the Importance of Timing in Spinal Fusion and Total Hip Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-looks-at-the-importance-of-timing-in-spinal-fusion-and-total-hip-arthroplasty/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Kenneth Robinson krobinson@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Looks at the Importance of Timing in Spinal Fusion and Total Hip Arthroplasty For Immediate Release November 8, 2020
- [International AAHKS Webinars](https://www.aahks.org/international-aahks-webinars/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”International AAHKS Webinars” subhead=”Presented in Spanish | En Espanol” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”FOCAL Webinars” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/focal/” button_two_text=”LEARN Homepage” button_two_url=”https://learn.aahks.net/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″]AAHKS has partnered with Latin American orthopaedic societies to host Spanish-language webinars. This initiative will assist
- [Operation Walk 2](https://www.aahks.org/operation-walk-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#ffffff” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”3.0.98″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”right” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_left” text_orientation=”right” custom_padding=”100px||100px|” custom_padding_tablet=”|||” custom_padding_phone=”|||” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#e02b20″ button_font=”||||||||”][et_pb_slide heading=”Operation Walk Central ” button_text=”Donate ” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.89)” background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Day-5-72-1-002-scaled.jpg” background_position=”top_left” text_orientation=”right” custom_padding=”100px|||” child_filter_blur=”11px”]The First Step To A New Life Founded by Lawrence D. Dorr, MD I est. 1966 [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.09)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(224,60,51,0.35)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.45)”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column
- [Educational Videos](https://www.aahks.org/videos/) - Videos of the AAHKS Annual Meeting symposia and podium presentations
- [Webinars](https://www.aahks.org/webinars/) - AAHKS Webinars
- [Fellowship Interview Dates](https://www.aahks.org/the-match/fellowship-interview-dates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″][table id=3 /][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Fellowship Programs - Virtual Interview Dates](https://www.aahks.org/virtual-interview-dates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Re-Submit Fellowship Interview Dates All Fellowship Interviews should be virtual. All Programs: Please complete the form below to submit your updated interview dates. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_section]
- [Webinar Calendar](https://www.aahks.org/webinars/webinar-calendar/) - Upcoming webinars from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- [Privacy | Terms of Use | Copyright](https://www.aahks.org/privacy-terms-of-use-copyright/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Privacy | Terms of Use | Copyright” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Who we are The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) www.AAHKS.org About Us What personal data we
- [Opioids](https://www.aahks.org/opioids/) - Clearinghouse of information on mitigating opioid prescribing and use
- [AAHKS Responds to CMS Proposed Cuts to Total Joint Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-responds-to-cms-proposed-cuts-to-total-joint-arthroplasty/) - Press release with the response from AAHKS on the CMS proposed cuts to physician payment for total joint arthroplasty.
- [Join WIA](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/wia/join-wia/) - Join the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Group
- [COVID-19](https://www.aahks.org/covid-19/) - Resources for hip and knee surgeons on the topic of the Coronavirus and COVID-19
- [JOA COVID-19 Supplement](https://www.aahks.org/covid-19/joa-covid-19-supplement/) - These articles in press will be published in a special supplement to the Journal of Arthroplasty in 2020.
- [President C. Lowry Barnes, MD](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/president-c-lowry-barnes-md/) - C. Lowry Barnes is the 30th President of AAHKS
- [Orthopaedic Dispatches from the COVID-19 Front Line](https://www.aahks.org/covid-19/orthopaedic-dispatches-from-the-covid-19-front-line/) - These orthopaedic surgeons have stepped outside of their usual roles and onto the front line of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [COVID-19 Practice Feedback](https://www.aahks.org/covid-19/covid-19-practice-feedback/) - AAHKS members report any developments, observations, or suggestions about the COVID-19 pandemic to AAHKS leadership.
- [Surgeons Raise Awareness of Gender Bias in the Workplace](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/surgeons-raise-awareness-of-gender-bias-in-workplace/) - “Do you do surgery in those heels? I’d love to see that.” This is one of several actual comments said to female orthopaedic surgeons brought to light in a new video from the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Committee (WIA).
- [Spring Meeting Program](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/spring-meeting-program/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/” button_text=”Meeting Main Page” background_layout=”dark” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]2020 AAHKS Spring Meeting Preliminary Schedule Times are subject to change. Thursday, April 30, 2020 Time Topic Faculty Room 3:00-7:30 p.m. Registration 4:00-6:00
- [CMS Releases CY2020 OPPS and ASC Payment Systems Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/advocacy/cy2020-opps-asc-pr/) - CY2020 OPPS and ASC Proposed Rule
- [Telehealth: What is It?](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/digital-health/telehealth-what-is-it/) - An explanation of telehealth and its applications in hip and knee replacement surgery
- [Robotics in Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/digital-health/robotics-in-arthroplasty/) - Robotics in hip and knee replacement surgery
- [Patient Engagement Platforms](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/digital-health/patient-engagement-platforms/) - What are patient engagement platforms?
- [3D Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/digital-health/3d-printing-in-orthopaedic-surgery/) - 3D Printing is an exciting innovation that is quickly integrating into orthopaedic practices.
- [Mixed Reality](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/digital-health/mixed-reality/) - Digital Health Topic: Mixed Reality
- [2019 Traveling Fellowship Reports](https://www.aahks.org/international/co-branded-meetings/2019-traveling-fellowship-reports/) - 2019 Traveling Fellowship Reports
- [2018 Traveling Fellowship Reports](https://www.aahks.org/international/guest-society-program/2018-traveling-fellowship-reports/) - Reports from traveling fellows as part of the 2018 AAHKS Guest Society Program
- [Corporate Partner Program](https://www.aahks.org/corporate-partner-program/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Corporate Partner Program” subhead=”Contact Jeff Mitchell, Director of Marketing and Corporate Relations jmitchell@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”6px|0px|4px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Corporate Partnerships AAHKS recognizes that the unique collaboration between
- [Committee Application](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/committees/) - Apply to serve on an AAHKS Committee!
- [Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasties Expected to Increase in Next Decade](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/revision-hip-and-knee-arthroplasties-expected-to-increase-in-next-decade/) - Research presented at AAHKS 2019
- [Stiffness After Knee Replacement Could be Tied to the Spine](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/stiffness-after-knee-replacement-could-be-tied-to-the-spine/) - Research presented at AAHKS 2019.
- [Study Comparing PROMs of Anterior vs. Posterolateral Approaches in Total Hip Arthroplasty Receives AAHKS Clinical Research Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-comparing-proms-of-anterior-vs-posterolateral-approaches-in-total-hip-arthroplasty-receives-aahks-clinical-research-award/) - Research presented at AAHKS 2019
- [Presenting the 2019 AAHKS Humanitarian Award to Aaron A. Hofmann, MD](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/presenting-the-2019-aahks-humanitarian-award-to-aaron-a-hofmann-md/) - Research presented at AAHKS 2019
- [Study Shows Knee Replacement Patients Don’t Use All Prescribed Opioids](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-shows-knee-replacement-patients-dont-use-all-prescribed-opioids/) - Research presented at AAHKS 2019
- [Organisms Identified on Sequencing that Could Predict Reinfection in Revision Total Joint Replacements](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/organisms-identified-on-sequencing-that-could-predict-reinfection-in-revision-total-joint-replacements/) - Research presented at AAHKS 2019
- [Excellent Performance of FDA-Authorized Test for Periprosthetic Joint Infection](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/excellent-performance-of-fda-authorized-test-for-periprosthetic-joint-infection/) - Research presented at the 2019 AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [Periprosthetic Joint Infection Risk Increases in Patients Having Reoperations Within One Year of Hip Replacement](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/periprosthetic-joint-infection-risk-increases-in-patients-having-reoperations-within-one-year-of-hip-replacement/) - Research presented at the 2019 AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [Study Shows Drinking Water before Knee Surgery Works Better than IV Fluids for Hydration](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-shows-drinking-water-before-knee-surgery-works-better-than-iv-fluids-for-hydration/) - Research presented at AAHKS 2019.
- [CMS CY2020 PFS Proposed Rule](https://www.aahks.org/cms-cy2020-pfs-proposed-rule/) - Summary - Medicare 2020 PFS Proposed Rule
- [CMS CY2020 OPPS Proposed Rule Summary](https://www.aahks.org/cms-cy2020-opps-proposed-rule-summary/) - AAHKS Summary - Medicare 2020 OPPS Proposed Rule
- [Holograms in Medicine](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/digital-health/holograms-in-medicine/) - Current medical applications of holography are approaching widespread use.
- [Blockchain](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/digital-health/blockchain/) - Blockchain’s application in health care can be extensive.
- [Removal of TKA from IPO List](https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/removal-of-tka-from-ipo-list/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Removal of Total Knee Arthroplasty from the CMS Inpatient Only List” subhead=”Position of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Position Statements” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”4px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.08)” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” custom_padding=”5px|5px|5px|5px”]In November 2017,
- [2019 Spring Meeting Gallery](https://www.aahks.org/2019-spring-meeting-gallery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting Gallery” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Spring Meeting main page” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/intl-panel-2019.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/moderator2.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/intl-room-2.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/moderator3.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/general-sess2-sm-1.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/moderator4.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″
- [AAHKS Spring Meeting Keynote](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/aahks-spring-meeting-keynote/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Spring Meeting Guest Speaker” subhead=”William J. Bratton, Vice-Chair, Executive Chairman, Teneo Risk” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Spring Meeting” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”2px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Our featured guest speaker at the 2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting is Commissioner William Bratton, one
- [Michael P. Bolognesi, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/michael-p-bolognesi-md-takes-office-as-aahks-president/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Press Release Index” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]For Immediate Release March 13, 2019 Michael P. Bolognesi, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President Las Vegas
- [AAHKS Webinar Registration](https://www.aahks.org/webinars/aahks-webinar-registration/) - Member registration for AAHKS webinars
- [Humanitarian Organization Recognition Application](https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian/humanitarian-organization-recognition-application/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Humanitarian Recognition Application” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Humanitarian Endeavors” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS would like to recognize the humanitarian organizations in which members are involved by offering placement on the AAHKS website and complimentary exhibitor space at the AAHKS Annual
- [AAHKS News](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/aahks-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS News” subhead=”The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members’ emails.” background_layout=”dark” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”4px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” posts_number=”100″ include_categories=”16,23,21,41,28,39,51,50,54,15,24,33,22,19,42,55,56,36,38,34,30,53,44,14,31,29,17,12,40,48,37,52,57,45,35,11,27,25,26,43,47,32,18,20,1,49,46,13″ show_more=”on” show_author=”off” show_pagination=”off” offset_number=”0″ masonry_tile_background_color=”rgba(0,112,158,0.12)” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#00709e” header_line_height=”1.2em” meta_font=”||||||||” meta_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.26)” pagination_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”left” box_shadow_style=”preset2″][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off”
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- [International Membership](https://www.aahks.org/international/international-membership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”International Membership” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”International Programs” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/international/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS formed the International Committee (IC) to expand our association’s international membership and relationships by fostering the exchange of information
- [2019 International Session](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/2019-international-session/) - International Session: The AAHKS Spring Debate Showdown United States vs. Europe
- [Research](https://www.aahks.org/research/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Research and Grants” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Home” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_image=”https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/research-grant.jpg” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]As part of its mission to advance hip and knee patient care through research, AAHKS provides opportunities for researchers in the field of
- [BPCI Advanced Physician Group Practice Dear Colleague Letter](https://www.aahks.org/bpci-advanced-physician-group-practice-dear-colleague-letter/) - BPCI Advanced Physician Group Practice Dear Colleague Letter
- [AAHKS Resident Luncheon RSVP](https://www.aahks.org/aahks-resident-luncheon-rsvp/) - RSVP for the AAHKS Resident Luncheon
- [Glossary of Acronyms](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/glossary-of-acronyms/) - Frequently used acronyms in the field of orthopaedics.
- [Opioid Use for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee](https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/opioid-use-for-the-treatment-of-osteoarthritis-of-the-hip-and-knee/) - AAHKS Position Statement on Opioid Use for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee
- [Use of Antibiotics](https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/use-of-antibiotics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”CDC Guideline: Post-Operative Prophylactic Antibiotics” subhead=”Position of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Position Statements” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”4px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.11)” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px”]The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released
- [Survey Policy](https://www.aahks.org/research/survey-policy/) - Any survey approved by the AAHKS Research Committee will be developed with the input and final approval by the Research Committee.
- [2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule Includes Potentially Misvalued Codes for THA/TKA](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/2019-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-rule-includes-potentially-misvalued-codes-for-tha-tka/) - CPT codes 27130 and 27447 were reviewed by the RUC and CMS in 2013. AAHKS does not believe that these codes should be reviewed by the RUC at this time.
- [Does Neutral Mechanical Alignment Improve the Durability of Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty?](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/does-neutral-mechanical-alignment-improve-the-durability-of-revision-total-knee-arthroplasty/) - "Does Neutral Mechanical Alignment Improve the Durability of Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty?" presented at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [Investigators Search for Infecting Organisms in Joint Infection](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/investigators-search-for-infecting-organisms-in-joint-infection/) - “Next Generation Sequencing for the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Knee Infection: A Multicenter Investigation" presented at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [Tranexamic Acid Effective in Reducing Blood Loss in Revision Knee Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/tranexamic-acid-effective-in-reducing-blood-loss-in-revision-knee-surgery/) - "“A Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trial of Tranexamic Acid in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Does the Dosage Regimen Matter?" presented at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [Should Surgeons Use a Single Dose or Multiple Dose of Antibiotics after Joint Replacement?](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/should-surgeons-use-a-single-dose-or-multiple-dose-of-antibiotics-after-joint-replacement/) - "Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Single Dose Is as Effective as Multiple Doses" presented at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [MDMs Used in Hip Replacement Show Low Rate of Instability after Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/mdms-used-in-hip-replacement-show-low-rate-of-instability-after-surgery/) - "Multicenter Evaluation of a Modular Dual Mobility Construct for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty" presented at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [Dr. Jerry Engh Receives 2018 AAHKS Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/dr-jerry-engh-receives-2018-aahks-humanitarian-award/) - Dr. Jerry Engh Receives 2018 AAHKS Humanitarian Award at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting for his work with Operation Walk Virginia.
- [Study Concludes Cementless Knee Replacement Has Excellent Results](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-concludes-cementless-knee-replacement-has-excellent-results/) - “A Prospective, Randomized Trial of Cemented vs. Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty of the Same, Modern Design,” presented at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [Survey of Surgeons Confirms Hospital Confusion over Medicare Knee Patient Rules](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/survey-of-surgeons-confirms-hospital-confusion-over-medicare-knee-patient-rules/) - A survey conducted by AAHKS shows that nearly 60% of surgeon members report their hospitals are interpreting new Medicare rules differently than CMS intended.
- [Craig J. Della Valle, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/craig-j-della-valle-md-takes-office-as-aahks-president/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”All Press Releases” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Craig J. Della Valle, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President For Immediate Release March 7, 2018
- [HipKnee](https://www.aahks.org/hipknee/) - Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Education
- [FARE](https://www.aahks.org/fare/) - The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education
- [Meeting](https://www.aahks.org/meeting/) - The AAHKS Annual Meeting
- [Submit TKA Patient Stories](https://www.aahks.org/position-statements/removal-of-tka-from-ipo-list/submit-tka-patient-stories/) - AAHKS members are invited to submit stories of their experience under the CMS Two-Midnight Rule and removal of TKA from the IPO list.
- [MACRA Resource Center](https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/macra-resource-center/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”MACRA Resource Center” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Practice Resources” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”3px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) set a framework for Medicare Part B clinicians to take part in the CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP) that
- [Performance Measures](https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/performance-measures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Performance Measures Sets” subhead=”Total Hip Arthroplasty and Total Knee Arthroplasty” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Practice Resources” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ custom_padding=”20px|10px|10px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”#00709e”]Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Performance Measure Set The AAHKS Hip Arthroplasty Work Group finalized the Primary Hip
- [Join YAG](https://www.aahks.org/about-us/councils-and-committees/young-arthroplasty-group/join-yag/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Join YAG” subhead=”The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is charged with connecting young arthroplasty surgeons who are less than five years in practice. YAG promotes collaboration and young surgeon activity within AAHKS with particular focus on research, leadership and advocacy. Please complete this form to join.” background_layout=”dark” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″
- [Humanitarian Organizations](https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian/humanitarian-organizations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Humanitarian Organizations” background_layout=”dark” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″ button_one_text=”Humanitarian Endeavors” button_one_url=”https://www.aahks.org/humanitarian/”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”3px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.98″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]We recognize the voluntary work in Hip and Knee Surgery that our members provide without compensation to help those in need. If
- [Surgical Approach No Effect on Patient Hip Function Following Hip Replacement Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/surgical-approach-no-effect-on-patient-hip-function-following-hip-replacement-surgery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Surgical Approach No Effect on Patient Hip Function Following Hip Replacement Surgery For Immediate Release November 8, 2014 DALLAS
- [Patients with Cartilage Damage More Likely to Fail Hip Arthroscopy and Need Hip Replacement](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/patients-with-cartilage-damage-more-likely-to-fail-hip-arthroscopy-and-need-hip-replacement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Patients with Cartilage Damage More Likely to Fail Hip Arthroscopy and Need Hip Replacement For Immediate Release November 8,
- [Benefit of Custom Cutting Guides Used in Knee Replacement Surgery Not Proven](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/benefit-of-custom-cutting-guides-used-in-knee-replacement-surgery-not-proven/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Benefit of Custom Cutting Guides Used in Knee Replacement Surgery Not Proven November 8, 2014 DALLAS — A study
- [Study Suggests Bariatric Surgery Prior to Knee Replacement Lowers Risks](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-suggests-bariatric-surgery-prior-to-knee-replacement-lowers-risks/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Suggests Bariatric Surgery Prior to Knee Replacement Lowers Risks November 8, 2014 DALLAS — A study presented at
- [Dr. Lieberman Takes Office as 25th President of AAHKS](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/dr-lieberman-takes-office-as-25th-president-of-aahks-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Dr. Lieberman Takes Office as 25th President of AAHKS For Immediate Release March 26, 2015 Las Vegas – Jay R.
- [Study Finds Little Difference Between Anterior and Posterior Approaches for Hip Replacment Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-finds-little-difference-between-anterior-and-posterior-approaches-for-hip-replacment-surgery-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Finds Little Difference Between Anterior and Posterior Approaches for Hip Replacment Surgery For Immediate Release Dallas, November 7,
- [Study Shows Low Wear Rates of Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-shows-low-wear-rates-of-highly-crosslinked-polyethylene-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Shows Low Wear Rates of Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene For Immediate Release Dallas, November 7, 2015 — The study,
- [Use of Narcotic Pain Medication for Arthritis Prior to Joint Surgery Can Lead to Worse Outcomes](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/use-of-narcotic-pain-medication-for-arthritis-prior-to-joint-surgery-can-lead-to-worse-outcomes-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Use of Narcotic Pain Medication for Arthritis Prior to Joint Surgery Can Lead to Worse Outcomes For Immediate Release
- [Is Exercising at Home After a Hip Replacement as Good as Formal Physical Therapy?](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/hip-surgery-and-physical-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Is Exercising at Home After a Hip Replacement as Good as Formal Physical Therapy? For Immediate Release Dallas, November
- [Medicare 3-Day Rule Affects Total Hip Patient Length of Stay](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/medicare-3-day-rule-affects-total-hip-patient-length-of-stay-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Medicare 3-Day Rule Affects Total Hip Patient Length of Stay For Immediate Release Dallas, November 8, 2015 — The
- [Adolph Lombardi, MD Receives AAHKS Humanitarian Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/adolph-lombardi-md-receives-aahks-humanitarian-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Adolph Lombardi, MD Receives AAHKS Humanitarian Award For Immediate Release Dallas, November 6, 2015 — The American Association of
- [William A. Jiranek, MD, FACS Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/william-a-jiranek-md-facs-takes-office-as-aahks-president/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]William A. Jiranek, MD, FACS Takes Office as AAHKS President For Immediate Release March 2, 2016 Orlando – On
- [Rep. Price Introduces HIP Act to Delay CJR](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/rep-price-introduces-hip-act-to-delay-cjr/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Rep. Price Introduces HIP Act to Delay CJR For Immediate Release March 24, 2016 Rosemont, Ill. — Yesterday, US
- [Blood Sugar Number May Predict Risk of Infection following Hip Arthroplasty](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/blood-sugar-number-may-predict-risk-of-infection-following-hip-arthroplasty/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Blood Sugar Number May Predict Risk of Infection following Hip Arthroplasty For Immediate Release Dallas, November 13, 2016 —
- [Study Finds Fast Recovery with Two Hip Surgical Approaches](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-finds-fast-recovery-with-two-hip-surgical-approaches/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Finds Fast Recovery with Two Hip Surgical Approaches For Immediate Release Dallas, November 13, 2016 — Patients whose
- [Delaying Hip or Knee Replacement Can Lead to Problems Down the Road](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/delaying-hip-or-knee-replacement-can-lead-to-problems-down-the-road/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Delaying Hip or Knee Replacement Can Lead to Problems Down the Road For Immediate Release Dallas, November 12, 2016
- [Is Joint Infection after Surgery Hereditary?](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/is-joint-infection-after-surgery-hereditary/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Is Joint Infection after Surgery Hereditary? For Immediate Release Dallas, November 12, 2016 — Authors presenting at the 2016
- [Study Concludes Discharge to Home after Knee Replacement is Best](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/study-concludes-discharge-to-home-after-knee-replacement-is-best/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Study Concludes Discharge to Home after Knee Replacement is Best For Immediate Release Dallas, November 11, 2016 — The
- [AAHKS Applauds Price Nomination to HHS](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-applauds-price-nomination-to-hhs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Applauds Price Nomination to HHS November 29, 2016 For Immediate Release Rosemont, Ill. – The American Association of
- [AAHKS Looks Forward to Working with New HHS Secretary, Dr. Tom Price](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-looks-forward-to-working-with-new-hhs-secretary-dr-tom-price/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Looks Forward to Working with New HHS Secretary, Dr. Tom Price February 10, 2017 For Immediate Release Rosemont,
- [Patrick Conway, MD Receives Dr. Nathan Davis Award](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/patrick-conway-md-receives-dr-nathan-davis-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Patrick Conway, MD Receives Dr. Nathan Davis Award March 2, 2017 For Immediate Release Rosemont, Ill. – Patrick Conway,
- [Mark I. Froimson, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/mark-i-froimson-md-takes-office-as-aahks-president/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Mark I. Froimson, MD Takes Office as AAHKS President For Immediate Release March 15, 2017 San Diego – On
- [New Guideline Aims to Reduce Infections in Total Hip and Knee Replacement Patients](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/new-guideline-aims-to-reduce-infections-in-total-hip-and-knee-replacement-patients/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]New Guideline Aims to Reduce Infections in Total Hip and Knee Replacement Patients American College of Rheumatology For Immediate
- [Opioid Use Before and After Knee Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/opioid-use-before-and-after-knee-surgery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Opioid Use Before and After Knee Surgery For Immediate Release Dallas, November 5, 2017 — Patients who used opioids
- [Smoking Increases Risks following Revision Hip Surgery](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/smoking-increases-risks-following-revision-hip-surgery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Smoking Increases Risks following Revision Hip Surgery For Immediate ReleaseDallas, November 4, 2017 — A study presented at the
- [Keeping Track of Patients Electronically May Reduce Readmissions](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/keeping-track-of-patients-electronically-may-reduce-readmissions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]Keeping Track of Patients Electronically May Reduce Readmissions For Immediate Release March 7, 2018 Dallas, November 3, 2017 —
- [AAHKS Responds to CMS Outpatient Rule and TKA Reimbursement Change](https://www.aahks.org/newsroom/press-releases/aahks-responds-to-cms-outpatient-rule-and-tka-reimbursement-change/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”AAHKS Press Releases” subhead=”Media Contact: Denise Smith Rodd drodd@www.aahks.org” background_layout=”dark” button_one_text=”Main Page” _builder_version=”3.0.98″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#00a4e5″ background_color_gradient_end=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_direction=”0deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”2%” parallax=”on” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.01em” text_shadow_color=”#000000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.98″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″]AAHKS Responds to CMS Outpatient Rule and TKA Reimbursement Change For Immediate Release November 10, 2017 Rosemont, IL –