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The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.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...
read moreCall 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) Two Members-at-Large (2026–2028) Three Nominating Committee Members (2026) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow...
read moreLast 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...
read moreHelp 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...
read moreCMS 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...
read moreRegistration 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...
read moreDiscover 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...
read moreMIPS 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;...
read moreRegistration 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...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS IPPS Proposed Rule
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...
read moreAT 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...
read moreDiscover 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...
read moreReminder: 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...
read moreAnnual 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...
read moreDiscover 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...
read moreMost 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...
read moreRegister 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...
read moreAward 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...
read moreLast 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....
read moreNow 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreDiscover 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...
read moreNew 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...
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JOA: The Cut; Special Edition April 2025
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 K. Tucker, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD summarizing and...
read moreU.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...
read moreSave 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....
read moreCall 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...
read moreNew 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...
read moreDiscover 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...
read moreHear 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...
read moreAccepting 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...
read moreFOCAL 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...
read moreAbstract 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...
read moreDiscover 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read more#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...
read moreLooking 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...
read moreResident 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...
read moreShop 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreNew 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,...
read moreMost 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreOne 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"...
read moreSymposia 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,...
read moreNew 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...
read moreFOCAL 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...
read moreRenew 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...
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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...
read moreTwo 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...
read moreRegister 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....
read moreStart-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 AAHKS attendees to evaluate. Yet, many start-up companies lack the budget for a booth at AAHKS. The AAHKS Industry Relations Committee...
read moreNew 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...
read moreAT/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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreFaculty 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...
read moreSpecial 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...
read moreReminder 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...
read moreNews 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...
read moreCME 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....
read moreLearn 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...
read moreMost 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...
read moreNominate 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...
read moreOrthopedics 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...
read moreDeadline 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...
read moreJOA 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...
read moreClinical 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,...
read moreSupport 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,...
read moreNew 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...
read moreDon’t Miss This Month’s FOCAL Webinar
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...
read moreInterested 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,...
read moreCurrent 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
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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...
read more2025-2026 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,...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreNew AAHKS Leaders Take Office
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....
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreRenew 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...
read moreAAHKS 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....
read moreBritish 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...
read moreSubmit 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...
read moreInternational 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...
read moreMost 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,...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreGet 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...
read moreAbstract 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...
read moreRemember 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...
read moreAAHKS Membership Renewal Reminder
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...
read moreSpring Meeting Symposia Finalized
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...
read moreTake 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...
read moreWOGO 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....
read moreReminder: 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...
read moreSupport 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...
read moreSpring 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;...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreAmplified 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...
read moreLatest 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...
read moreLook 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...
read moreNew 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....
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