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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....
read moreReminder: NOPAIN Act Now in Effect
On Jan. 1, 2025, the NOPAIN (Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation) Act of December 2022 took effect. This new law directs CMS to make a “separate” payment under the Outpatient Proposed Payment System (OPPS) for certain non-opioid pain relief in the hospital...
read moreMost 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...
read moreBe 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...
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JOA: The Cut Special Edition February 2025
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, MD was joined by Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD and Carl L....
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreIndustry 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...
read moreRegistration 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...
read moreLast 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...
read moreVisit 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...
read moreInvitation 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...
read moreNew 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...
read moreAAHKS-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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
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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...
read moreSpecial 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...
read moreSpecial 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...
read moreNew 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...
read moreDon’t Forget to Claim Your CME
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...
read moreDon’t Miss Next Week’s FOCAL Webinar
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...
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JOA: The Cut Special Edition January 2025
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 L. Jacoby, MBA came together to discuss recent articles published in the Journal of Arthroplasty surrounding risk...
read moreNew 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...
read moreCall for Research Proposals
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...
read moreNOPAIN Act Takes Effect Including Payment for Non-Opioids in TJA Care
On Jan. 1, 2025, the NOPAIN (Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation) Act of December 2022 took effect. This new law directs CMS to make a “separate” payment under the Outpatient Proposed Payment System (OPPS) for certain non-opioid pain relief in the hospital...
read moreRegister 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...
read moreNew 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...
read moreHappy 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...
read moreSecure 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...
read moreRegister 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreFellowship 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...
read moreLast 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...
read moreSpring 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...
read moreMost 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...
read moreDon’t 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
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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...
read moreMost 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...
read moreSpotlight 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...
read moreAAHKS Membership Renewal Notice
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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreYear-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...
read moreSpotlight 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...
read moreRegister 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...
read moreMost 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...
read moreNew 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...
read moreBe #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...
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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...
read moreSave 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...
read moreSpotlight 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...
read moreReminder: 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...
read moreNew 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...
read moreCongratulations 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...
read more#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...
read moreAccepting 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). ...
read moreTake 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”...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreFOCAL 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreClinical 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...
read moreHumanitarian 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,...
read moreKeynote 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,...
read more…And That’s 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreAsk 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...
read moreTake 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...
read moreSpecial 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...
read moreSpotlight 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreCelebrating 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...
read moreAAHKS 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...
read moreBoard 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...
read moreAJRR 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...
read more#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...
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