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COVID-19
Kristy Weber, M.D. Talks About Canceling the Annual Meeting
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed., April 7, 2020 In late February, The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) was in…
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Extremities
AAOS Cancels 2020 Annual Meeting Over Coronavirus Concerns
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons / 03.10.20 After much consideration and discussion, the Academy Board of Directors has made the…
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Recon
AAOS on Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2020) — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a proposed rule that would provide…
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OSN Premium
Alan Hilibrand, M.D. on the AAOS Strategic Plan
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed., December 12, 2019 Alan Hilibrand, M.D., M.B.A Alan Hilibrand, M.D., M.B.A., vice chairman of academic…
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Extremities
Advancements in 3D Printing Technology Bring Promise to Orthopaedic Care
NEWS PROVIDED BY American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — It is no secret that technology is…
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Financial
AAOS on Concerning Changes in CMS 2020 Final Payment Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 9, 2019) — American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) President Kristy L. Weber, MD, FAAOS, issued the following statement…
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Spine
Announcing the American Spine Registry
9-Sep-2019 / American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Newswise — The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic…
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Spine
Lack of Benefits, Combined with Potential Harm Leads to Evidence Against Laser Spine Surgery
ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — With one internet search, a patient can find a host of information and marketing materials…
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Extremities
The surgeon who treats your ankle fracture is more important than previously recognized
ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A wrong twist, rotation or roll could cause a broken ankle, also known as an ankle…
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Recon
THINK Surgical and United Orthopedic Corporation Announce Collaboration to Deliver Enhanced Precision and Pursue Reproducible Outcomes in Total Knee Replacements
IRVINE, Calif., March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — THINK Surgical, Inc. (THINK), an advanced robotic technology company and marketer of the first active robotic…
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Extremities
Biedermann Motech To Add Two Advanced Upper Extremity Solutions To Its Fracture Fixation Product Portfolio
March 12, 2019 MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Biedermann Motech, the leader in polyaxial screw innovation for spine and extremities, today announced the further…
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Hospitals
DJO® Launches First Fully Sterile, Surgeon-Controlled Leg and Retractor Holder for Anterior Approach Hip Arthroplasty at AAOS
March 13, 2019 AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DJO®, a leading provider of medical technologies designed to get and keep people moving, introduced…
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Extremities
Catalyst OrthoScience Announces 510(k) Clearance for Uncemented Press Fit Humeral Component During the 2019 AAOS Annual Meeting
March 13, 2019 NAPLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Catalyst OrthoScience Inc. (Catalyst), a medical device company focused on the upper extremity orthopedics market, today…
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Biologics
Anika to Showcase Commercial and Pipeline Portfolio at 2019 AAOS Annual Meeting
March 11, 2019 BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), a global, integrated orthopedics and regenerative medicines company specializing in therapeutics…
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Sports Medicine
Stryker introduces new visualization platform designed to enhance orthopaedic surgical efficiency and the patient experience
KALAMAZOO, Michigan, USA, March 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker announced today the launch of transformative visualization tools designed to enhance the surgical experience…
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