AAHKS News
The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.Register for October’s FOCAL Webinar: Fellows’ Revenge! A Reverse Case Conference
Taking place Monday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. Central, this month’s FOCAL webinar, Fellows Revenge! A Reverse Complex Case Conference, will feature three renowned attendings—Matthew P. Abdel, MD, Mayo Clinic, Matthew S. Austin, MD, Rothman Institute, and William G....
read moreOrthopaedic Surgeon Forbes Article on Health Care Bureaucracy
AAHKS member Prem Ramkumar, MD, has written a follow-up to his last Forbes article, “If Patients Knew: Surgeon Stewardship Versus Balance Sheet Bureaucracy In Orthopaedic Surgery.” Dr. Ramkumar spoke with entrepreneur Mark Cuban about his experiences as a patient...
read moreOpportunity for AAHKS Members
AAHKS members are invited to participate in the 2021 Specialty Physician and Dentist Candidate Workshop on Friday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. EST. This one-day virtual workshop is specifically designed for physicians interested in advocacy and politics....
read moreCome See Your Colleagues in Dallas!
Just three weeks left until the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place live and virtually November 11-14 in Dallas, Texas. Don’t miss this opportunity to see your colleagues in-person! With more than 1400 clinicians and academics coming in Dallas, use the AAHKS...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
Why Efficiency Based Solutions Need to be the New Norm: A Partial Knee Re-Live Surgery & Discussion Friday, November 12 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sponsored by DJO Global Surgical efficiency is paramount in hospitals and ASCs alike. Join this session as Gregory...
read moreAnnual Meeting One Month Away
Just one month left until the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place live and virtually November 11-14 in Dallas, Texas. Here’s some need-to-know dates to help you prepare: November 11: E-Posters published online November 11: Registration prices increase $100...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
Making the Anterior Approach More Approachable Thursday, November 11 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Microport With the addition of the cannula, Anterior PATH facilitates in-line reaming with better visibility that leads to concentric, predictable and more reproducible...
read moreNew JOA Issue Published Online
The October 2021 edition of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has been published online. Visit the JOA website to read articles on topics such as living with survival analysis in orthopedics, the near-term ramifications of long-term trends in orthopedic surgical...
read moreSurgical optimization is important in use of dual mobility implants
Research reported in Healio finds that “Instability has been cited as the most common cause of revision after total hip arthroplasty, with rates of 1% to 4% after primary THA and 10% to 15% after revision THA, according to Christopher L. Peters, MD, chief of adult...
read moreAAHKS Welcomes New Staff
AAHKS welcomes Stella Whitney as our new Membership Operations Specialist. Stella most recently worked as the Society Manager for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) when they were located in the same building as AAHKS. Stella will be responsible for...
read more1300 and Going Strong!
Registration numbers continue to grow for the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 11-14 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. With so many AAHKS members attending last year’s event virtually, this may be the first time in nearly two years that AAHKS...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
Wound Management in Total Joint Arthroplasty: How to Prevent the Most Common Cause of Readmission Friday, November 12, at 7:30-9:30 a.m. Location: Coronado C Sponsored by DePuy Synthes Moderator Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, will discuss wound management in total...
read moreRegister for October’s FOCAL Webinar
Taking place Monday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. Central, this month’s FOCAL webinar will focus on “Fellows Revenge! Complex Case Conference.” The educational event targeted toward residents will feature three fellows from Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute, the...
read moreMost-Read Articles in September
Catch up on what your colleagues are reading! The top-ranking articles in the AAHKS Weekly News last month were: “AAHKS Member Writes Forbes Article” about AAHKS member Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA’s article examining health care’s journey toward value-based care and...
read moreAAHKS Leaders in Washington, DC
AAHKS was represented this week at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) by Past President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD; PAC Representative Adolph J. Yates Jr., MD; Advocacy Chair Adam J. Rana, MD; and...
read moreDr. Yates Elected to BOS Leadership
The Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) elected AAHKS member Adolph J. Yates Jr, MD, as the next Secretary of the BOS. This election puts Dr. Yates on track to become the Chair of BOS and serve on the AAOS Board of Directors. Dr. Yates has most recently served AAHKS as...
read moreREMINDER: Deadline for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
Today is the deadline to submit an application for the 2022-2023 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship! 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...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
The Next Chapter in Robotics for Total Knee Arthroplasty Thursday, November 11 3:00 -5:00 p.m. Location: Governors Sponsored by DePuy Synthes Robotics in TKA have shown to be cumbersome, costly, and complicated solutions. This program will feature a discussion about...
read moreStudy Finds 15.7% Conversion Rate to TKR
A recent study reported in Orthopedic News finds 15.7 percent conversion rate from arthroscopic meniscectomy to TKR at 20 years. Researchers reviewed data on 160 patients who underwent arthroscopic meniscectomy for degenerative meniscus tears. “At 20 years, patients...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS OPPS and ASC Proposed Rule
On July 19, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare CY 2022 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and ASC Payment System Proposed Rule. AAHKS comments included support for hospital-level Risk-Standardized Patient...
read moreAAHKS Advocacy Leader Voted to PAC Executive Committee
AAHKS would like to congratulate P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, AAHKS Advocacy Committee Vice Chair, on his election as an At-Large member to the Orthopaedic PAC’s Executive Committee, representing the PAC Adviser’s Circle. AAHKS has been a member of the Ortho PAC Advisor’s...
read morePatient Education Resources Now Available in Spanish and Hindi
We’re proud to announce that the AAHKS Patient Education website is now the home of material translated into Spanish and Hindi. The Patient and Public Relations Committee understands the importance of having web-based material for our international patients and those...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
Advancing the Standard of Care: New Multi-Center RCT Data Demonstrates Decreased 90-Day Complication Thursday, November 11 3:00 -5:00 pm Sponsored by 3M Surgical Complications are reported in up to 10 percent of hip and knee arthroplasties. The incidence of...
read moreHealio Examines Economics of Moving to Outpatient TJA
Healio published a point-counterpoint article on August 16 asking the question, “Will moving orthopedic procedures to freestanding facilities impact health care economics?” Two orthopaedic physicians highlight different viewpoints: one calls it a “rare win” from the...
read moreCongratulations to 2021 Podium Award Winners!
AAHKS Is pleased to announce 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting Podium Award Recipients! AAHKS Clinical Research Award: A1039, Are Minimum Two-Year PROMS Necessary for Accurate Assessment of Patient Outcomes after Primary TKA? Abhijit Seetharam, MD; Evan R. Deckard, BS; Mary...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
On July 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. AAHKS has submitted a comment letter on the Proposed Rule, asking CMS to explain how or why it uses different standards to derive work RVU values...
read moreAAHKS Supporting Orthopaedic Research
AAHKS is funding two participants in the Orthopaedic Research Society’s (ORS) Clinician Scholar Career Development Program (CSCDP) taking place this week: AAHKS members Jorge Manrique-Succar, MD and Ajay Premkumar, MD. This annual two-day training workshop helps...
read moreApply Now for the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
The deadline to submit an application for the 2022-2023 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is approaching on Friday, October 1. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
Practical Application of the Hip-Spine Relationship in Modern Total Hip Arthroplasty Thursday, November 11 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Intellijoint This symposium is intended to educate attendees on the current understanding of the Hip-Spine Relationship and its...
read moreRecognizing A Hero Among Us
By Leonard T Buller, MD AAHKS and its members would like to thank U.S. Army Major Richard L. Purcell, MD, for his brave and heroic service to our country. Dr. Purcell, an AAHKS member, was one of the last U.S. Army Orthopaedic surgeons in Afghanistan and was...
read moreTake Action – Submit Comments to CMS to Avoid More Cuts
On July 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for public comment. The proposal includes a recommendation to allow the expiry of an increase to the RVU Conversion Factor, which was implemented by...
read moreMembers-Only CME Webinar on Prosthetic Instability After TKA
Taking place on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00 pm. CT, this webinar will provide the latest information on diagnosing, classifying, quantifying, and treating patterns of instability (both surgically and non-surgically) after TKA, with a special focus on flexion...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
The Future of Postoperative Pain Management in Orthopaedics Friday, November 12 7:30-9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Heron Therapeutics Pain management in the first 72 hours after surgery is critical. Inflammation peaks around 24 hours postoperatively and remains relatively...
read moreAAHKS Member Writes Forbes Article
AAHKS member Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA, wrote an article published by Forbes on September 4, titled “Devalue The Doctor: The Response Of A Manipulated System To Orthopaedic Surgeons.” His article examines health care’s journey toward value-based care and lessons...
read moreAAHKS Representation at AAOS Annual Meeting
AAHKS leadership and staff are representing hip and knee surgeons at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2021 Annual Meeting, being held August 31-September 4 in San Diego. AAHKS has joined with The Hip Society and The Knee Society to present...
read moreFull Paper Presentation Schedule Posted
The AAHKS Program Committee and 2021 Program Chair Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, are pleased to announce the presentations selected for the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, November 11-14. This year's peer-reviewed program...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
A Once-Daily Intravenous Non-Opioid Option for Moderate to Severe Pain in Adults Thursday, November 11 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Baudax Bio Inadequately controlled pain has important consequences, and many patients report moderate to severe pain following surgery....
read moreNew Journal of Arthroplasty Published
The September 2021 edition of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has been published online. Visit the JOA website to read articles on topics such as heterotopic ossification following certain THA approaches, comparing 10-year results for THA performed for developmental...
read moreMost Popular Articles in August
Catch up on what your colleagues are reading! The top-ranking articles in the AAHKS Weekly News last month were: “Get Counted in the AAHKS Census” “Get Ready for the 2021 Annual Meeting” shared key information and an attendance survey to help AAHKS members and staff...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
Enabling Approaches and Technology for Outpatient Total Joints Friday, November 11 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Medtronic Outpatient Total Joint is an ongoing conversation amongst orthopaedic surgeons. Surgeons are utilizing Tourniquet-free TKA with enabling...
read moreMembers-Only Implant Comparison Tool
The “2021 Hip and Knee Implant Review” is now available to AAHKS members. This annual issue, published by Orthopedic Network News (ONN), includes a side-by-side comparisons of implant pricing among the various manufacturers. The 2021 edition also features:...
read moreReminder: Still Seeking JOA & AT Reviewers
The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and Arthroplasty Today (AT) are seeking qualified trainees to become reviewers. If you would like to be a part of the JOA and AT, please email your statement of interest to Peer Review Editor, Taylor Bowen,...
read moreFeatured 2021 Industry Symposium
Total Joints in the ASC – A Recipe for Success Friday, November 11 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Avanos & Smith + Nephew ASCs have unique challenges when integrating a total joint program into a center. These challenges are driving innovation in many areas, including...
read moreHere’s Why You Need to Hear Keynote Speaker Martin Makary, MD
See AAHKS President Richard Iorio, MD, and 2021 Program Chair Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, discuss AAHKS Annual Meeting keynote speaker Martin Makary, MD. A healthcare futurist, Johns Hopkins surgeon and professor of public health, Dr. Makary is also a frequent medical...
read moreHelp With Antibiotic Research
AAHKS member Steven Duncan, MD, is investigating the use of antibiotic delivery constructs for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following TKA. PJI remains the leading cause for failure following primary knee replacement. Managing these infections...
read moreDON’T MISS Monday’s FOCAL Webinar
Orthopaedic Statistics & Study Design Monday, August 23 7:00 p.m. Central Join this month’s FOCAL webinar to learn more about conducting orthopaedic research. Topics for discussion include the importance of a good research question, pearls of study design wisdom, and...
read moreHigher Risk of Aseptic Revision Among Black Patients
Healio reported that Black patients had higher risk of aseptic and septic revision total knee arthroplasty when compared with white patients. Researchers analyzed data from more than 720,000 patients who underwent TKA in California, New York and Florida between 2004...
read moreGet Ready for the 2021 Annual Meeting
Whether you plan to join us in-person or virtually for the 2021 Annual Meeting, taking place November 11-14 in Dallas, we want to provide all members with the most options and best possible educational experience. Please complete this 1-minute poll about your plans to...
read moreGet Counted in the AAHKS Census
The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) continues to seek input from AAHKS members on how to build inclusivity for all. Join DAB Committee Member Alex Betech, MD, in adding your voice to the census! We appreciate your efforts in helping AAHKS recognize us all. Don’t...
read moreSave the Date for August FOCAL Webinar
Orthopaedic Statistics & Study Design Monday, August 23 7:00 p.m. Central Join this month’s focal webinar to learn more about conducting orthopaedic research. Topics for discussion include the importance of a good research question, pearls of study design wisdom, and...
read moreCall for JOA & AT Reviewers
The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and Arthroplasty Today (AT) are seeking qualified trainees to become reviewers. If you would like to be a part of the JOA and AT, please email your statement of interest to Managing Editor, Taylor Bowen,...
read moreLast Call for Nominations!
The deadline to nominate yourself or others for an open AAHKS leadership position is Friday, August 13! Open positions include Second Vice President, Third Vice President, Board Member-at-Large, and Nominating Committee members. Nominees must hold Fellow membership...
read moreReduced Mortality Risk After THA, TKA
In July, Healio reported that “use of rivaroxaban after total hip or knee arthroplasty led to lower mortality risk and decreased reoperation rates due to infection or hematomas compared with low-molecular-weight heparin.” The original research was presented during the...
read moreMost Popular Blog Posts in July
Catch up on the most-read articles in the AAHKS Weekly News! The top-ranking stories last month were: Seeking Input on 2021 Annual Meeting Attendance. Member poll about plans to attend the AAHKS Annual Meeting, vaccination status and travel restrictions. The Notice of...
read moreNew Issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty
The August 2021 edition of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has been published online. Visit the JOA website to read articles on topics such as reimbursement and outcomes related to preoperative TJA education, whether the Hospital Frailty Risk Score accurately...
read moreReminder: Call for Nominations to AAHKS Board, Committee
AAHKS is still accepting nominations to the following positions: Second Vice President (1) Third Vice President (1) Member-at-Large (2) Member, Nominating Committee (3) Nominees must hold Fellow membership status with AAHKS. Nominate yourself by emailing a statement...
read moreFeatured 2021 Annual Meeting Industry Symposium
“Utilizing Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation for Patients with Hip and Knee OA, Avascular Necrosis and Chronic Knee Pain Post-TKA- Clinical Evidence and Practice Perspectives” Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Avanos This seminar will detail the...
read moreNotice of Proposed Changes to AAHKS Bylaws
Members will be asked to approve changes in AAHKS Bylaws at the Annual Business Meeting on November 14, 2021, during the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas. The significant changes include: Removing Restrictive and Outdated Requirements for AAHKS Membership...
read moreHave You Completed the Census Yet?
Thank you, DAB Committee member Mary O’Connor, MD, for completing the census! We appreciate your efforts in helping AAHKS recognize us all. The information you provided will help build inclusivity for all AAHKS members. Don’t miss your opportunity to be...
read moreApplications Due for 2021 Fall FARE Grant
Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) fall cycle grant are due by Monday, August 9, 2021. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision...
read moreGet Your AAHKS Member Discount
AAHKS members are eligible for a special discounted registration rate for the AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place on November 11-14 in Dallas. Check your membership status on your AAHKS account to ensure you’re getting the best registration rate. This year’s meeting...
read moreCMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule and Outpatient Proposed Rules
This month the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released both the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule and the CY 2022 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (OPPS &...
read moreCall for Nominations to AAHKS Board, Committee
The AAHKS Nominating Committee has put out a call for nominations to the following positions: Second Vice President (1) Third Vice President (1) Member-at-Large (2) Member, Nominating Committee (3) Nominees must hold Fellow membership status with AAHKS. Nominate...
read moreSeeking Input on 2021 Annual Meeting Attendance
The 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 11-14, 2021, in Dallas, is moving forward as a live event with in-person speakers, with a virtual attendance option as well. AAHKS wants to provide all members with the most options and best possible educational experience....
read moreAAHKS Member In the News
AAHKS member Joshua Campbell, MD, was recently in the news. As reported in George Washington University’s (GWU) The Hatchet, Dr. Campbell performed a total knee arthroscopy on U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) last month. Dr. Campbell is assistant...
read moreWarning: AAHKS Annual Meeting Email Scams
AAHKS is advising members that we have received reports about scam emails circulating regarding the status of the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting and the sale of mailing lists. These are NOT sanctioned by AAHKS. If you receive such an email, please forward it to...
read moreOREF Grant Funding Available
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is currently accepting grant applications for pain management, mentored and resident research. Grants from $5,000 to $50,000 are available to eligible applicants. Open subject areas include perioperative...
read moreSpecialty Day At Academy Meeting
The 2021 Specialty Day is on this year! Hosted by AAHKS, The Hip Society and The Knee Society, and being held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this annual educational highlight takes place during the American Academy of Orthopaedic...
read moreHave You Completed the Census Yet?
Thank you, Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) member Darryl F. Cannady, III, MD, for completing the census! The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) appreciates your efforts in helping AAHKS recognize us all. The information you provided will help build inclusivity for...
read moreSymposium Topics for 2021 Annual Meeting Announced
The AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee has announced symposium topics for this year's event on November 11-14 in Dallas. Topics cover the latest research in hip and knee surgery, including caring for diverse and high-risk patients; occupational hazards and cost of...
read moreMost Popular AAHKS News Articles
Stay up to date on what your colleagues are reading! Here are the most-read articles from the AAHKS Weekly News in June: “Get Counted in the AAHKS Census” “Resident Arthroplasty Course Now Open” “2021 Annual Meeting Registration Opens” “Register Early for June FOCAL...
read moreResearch on Gender Parity Among Orthopedic Surgeons
Healio reported this month that it will take more than 200 years to achieve gender parity among orthopaedic surgeons. “With the proportion of female orthopedic surgeons increasing at a rate of 2% annually, the orthopaedic profession is projected to achieve gender...
read moreAAHKS Advocacy Founding Partner Passes Away
On June 13, William C. Oldaker, founding partner of Oldaker & Willison passed away. Oldaker & Willison, through our partnership with National Health Advisors, represents AAHKS on Capitol Hill. AAHKS leaders spent countless hours with Mr. Oldaker and his team meeting...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS IPPS Proposed Rule
Last week, AAHKS submitted our comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on their CY2022 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. Our comments included support for adjusting Hospital-Level 30-Day, All-Cause Risk-Standardized...
read moreMaximize Your Learning at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Join the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas on November 11-14 and maximize your opportunity to learn by registering for a special educational course. These add-on courses give orthopaedic surgeons and team members additional opportunity for intensive study in one of...
read moreHave You Completed the Census Yet?
Thank you, Past President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, for completing the census! The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) appreciates your efforts in helping AAHKS recognize us all. The information you provided will help build inclusivity for all AAHKS members. Don’t miss...
read moreDon’t Miss Next Week’s FOCAL Webinar
Register in advance for the two-part FOCAL Webinar, 1) Making Smart Financial Choices for the Newly Hired Orthopedist and 2) Tips for Building a Practice. Faculty includes Michael P. Ast, MD, who practices at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, Sanjeev...
read moreSave the Date for AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Webinar
“Advocacy 101” Wednesday, July 14, 2021 5:30 PM Pacific | 6:30 PM Mountain | 7:30 PM Central | 8:30 PM Eastern Every day, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. make decisions that perceptibly impact the delivery of patient care in the U.S. health system, often creating...
read moreCOVID-19 Vaccine Lawsuit Dismissed
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by employees of Houston Methodist over the health system's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for workers, Becker’s Hospital Review reported on 6/14/21. This is the first decision of its kind by a court regarding such a...
read moreAAHKS Announces Martin Makary, MD as their 2021 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker
AAHKS President Richard Iorio, MD and 2021 Program Chair Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA are pleased to announce Martin Makary, MD as the 2021 Keynote Speaker at the AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 11-14, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Makary is a healthcare futurist, Johns...
read moreSave the Date for June 26 FOCAL Webinar
Register in advance for this month’s two-part FOCAL Webinar, 1) Making Smart Financial Choices for the Newly Hired Orthopedist and 2) Tips for Building a Practice. Faculty includes Michael P. Ast, MD, who practices at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City,...
read moreJuly Issue of JOA Published
The July 2021 issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has been published. Highlights from the latest issue includes research on THA in patients with osteoarthritis associated with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, total femur antibiotic spacers in complex periprosthetic...
read moreSeptic Revision TKA: Medicare Reimbursement Has Not Kept Up with Inflation
Healio reported that, according to research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, “Medicare physician fee reimbursement for septic revision total knee arthroplasty has not kept up with inflation and has been devalued at a greater rate than aseptic...
read more2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting Registration Now Open
On behalf of the AAHKS Board of Directors and Program Committee, the AAHKS Board of Directors and Program Committee invite you to join us on November 11-14 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Find out how our faculty and staff are working diligently to ensure we...
read moreGet Counted in the AAHKS Census
A message from Muyibat A. Adelani, MD, and Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS: As Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chairs, we are excited to launch the first-ever AAHKS Census! The demographic data received will allow us to better understand the composition of the AAHKS...
read moreNominations for 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award
As a reminder, the deadline has been extended to nominate or apply for the 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services with a significant focus on musculoskeletal...
read moreOpioid Use Before THA Tied to Worse Outcomes
Healio reported on April 21 that opioid use before elective total hip arthroplasty was linked to longer stay and higher rate of all-cause emergency room visits. The study, originally published in the journal Orthopedics, examined approximately 780 patients who...
read moreResident Arthroplasty Course Registration Now OPEN
The AAHKS Resident Arthroplasty Course, held November 12 prior to the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting general session, is a unique learning experience for residents to learn the latest information regarding total joint arthroplasty from nationally renowned experts. It...
read moreNominations for 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award
The deadline has been extended to nominate or apply for the 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services with a significant focus on musculoskeletal diseases and trauma,...
read moreAAHKS Participating in AMA HOD
Ahead of next week’s American Medical Association House of Delegates meeting, AAHKS Health Policy Fellow Beau J. Kildow, MD, has been representing AAHKS at the AMA Orthopaedic Caucus, Mobility Caucus and Specialty and Service Society (SSS) meetings. While AAHKS does...
read moreMost Popular Articles in May
Stay up to date on what your colleagues are reading! Here are the most-read articles from the AAHKS Weekly News in May: Medicare payment rates chart and a summary of the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule from the May 6 article, “CMS Releases...
read moreRegister Early for June 26 FOCAL Webinar
Register in advance for this month’s FOCAL Webinar, Making Smart Financial Choices for the Newly Hired Orthopedist and Tips for Building a Practice. Faculty includes Michael P. Ast, MD, from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, Sanjeev Bhatia, MD, from...
read moreAAHKS Advocacy Committee Participates in Virtual Hill Day
Members of the Advocacy Committee and other AAHKS members joined the AAOS in their Virtual Hill Day, meeting with more than 250 Congressional representatives to seek support for Prior Authorization relief, continued improvement of utilization for telehealth and mental...
read moreJune 2021 Journal of Arthroplasty Published Online
The latest issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty is now available to AAHKS members online. Highlights from the June 2021 print edition include research on THA in patients with osteoarthritis associated with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, total femur antibiotic spacers,...
read moreStill Time to Submit Abstract for 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Only a few days remain to submit an abstract for consideration at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place in Dallas, Texas, on November 11-14. This educational event is one of the year's most eagerly anticipated and prestigious scientific meetings. Submit your...
read moreAMA Practice Benchmark Report Released
In 2020, less than 50% of patient care physicians worked in a private practice for the first time, after dropping almost 5% from 2018, according to a new report from the American Medical Association. The report, based on the AMA’s Physician Practice Benchmark...
read moreSave the Date for Hip Surgery Webinar
Elevating direct anterior with Mako Total Hip 4.0 SmartRobotics™ Thursday, June 10 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT 6:00-7:00 p.m. CDT Join this AAHKS/Stryker webinar to learn about Mako Total Hip 4.0 SmartRobotics™ software. Orthopaedic surgeons Robert Marchand, MD, and Seth...
read moreIn Memoriam: Harlan C. Amstutz, MD
AAHKS is saddened to share that Harlan C. Amstutz, MD, passed away on May 18, 2021. Born on July 17, 1931, Dr. Amstutz was a nationally and internationally recognized joint replacement surgeon and innovator of hip resurfacing technology. A leader in the field, Dr....
read moreArticle in AAOSNow Provides Insight on Pre-Optimization Billing
AAHKS and AAOS have published an article addressing billing for the presurgical period that has developed in the evolving model of care related to patient optimization. As the article states, “many of the steps now required for presurgical decision making and patient...
read moreRegistration Opens for Hip & Knee Education at AAOS Annual Meeting
AAHKS is joining The Hip Society and The Knee Society to present a full-day educational program at the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. 2021 Specialty Day will take place on Wednesday, September 1. Join expert faculty and leaders in the field for top-notch...
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