American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

JAAOS: Case Study AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Management of Carpal Tunnel AAOS Now: Board Approves Performance Measures for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Appropriate Use Criteria for Hip OA ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Intraoperative Risk Factors

Important to consider the best surgical site preparation routine: hair removal preoperative and intraoperative skin preparation solutions sterile draping Preparation is extended well beyond the ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

The CPT coding system is a listing of codes and descriptors for reporting services and procedures performed by physicians. It is also a key component in almost all physician payment arrangements. The ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Abstracts & Applications

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Relationships and Discussions that Can Improve Patient Comfort

Scripts for helping patients navigate recovery Empathy and compassion alleviate pain. Call patients after outpatient surgery to check on them. Practice effective communication strategies such as ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AMA Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC)

The RUC is a multi-specialty committee that provides medicine with a powerful voice in describing the resources required to provide physician services. Since 1991 the RUC has submitted numerous ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AAOS & Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

The AAOS, in partnership with Jones & Bartlett Learning, offers a comprehensive collection of educational and training resources for emergency medical providers, from first responders to critical care ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

FAAOS Designation

As a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and FAAOS designation holder, you deserve to be recognized. Proudly display your FAAOS designation today!
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Research Resources

The AAOS goes to great lengths to ensure the integrity of our quality products. Learn more about our processes.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

26th Annual AAOS/AOSSM/AANA Sports Medicine Course

26th Annual AAOS/AOSSM/AANA Sports Medicine Course AAOS Sports Medicine Course, Annual AAOS Sports Medicine Course, Sports Medicine Course 2026, orthopaedic sports medicine training, sports medicine ...
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A Review of Iliopsoas Impingement in THA Patients

We will be performing site maintenance on AAOS.org on January 20th, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM CST, which may cause sitewide downtime. We apologize for the inconvenience.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Minimizing Opioid Consumption in TJA

We will be performing site maintenance on AAOS.org on January 20th, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM CST, which may cause sitewide downtime. We apologize for the inconvenience.