American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

FACT SHEET: American Spine Registry 2026 Annual Report

The American Spine Registry (ASR), a joint initiative between the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), released its 2025 Annual ...
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Attendee Policies

AAOS may elect to cancel the Annual Meeting due to circumstances beyond our control, such as disaster, severe weather, pandemic disease, civil commotion or government laws or regulations. In the event ...
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Onsite Experiences

Essential Attendee Resources for the AAOS Annual Meeting Make the most of your AAOS Annual Meeting with our comprehensive attendee resources and onsite events. Access the mobile app, track CME credits ...
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Annual Meeting Mobile App

Download the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting Mobile App to customize your agenda, connect with peers, access session materials, and navigate the event in New Orleans.
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Become an AAOS International Member

What You Need To Know When Applying for International Surgeon Membership ...
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Exhibitor Housing

AAOS has contracted over 10,000 sleeping rooms at more than 30 hotels in New Orleans for AAOS 2026. Sleeping rooms for exhibitors must be obtained through AAOS’ housing bureau, . Exhibitors or their ...
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AAOS Council and Committee Charges

Find committee charges and responsibilities of AAOS Board of Directors and volunteer councils and committees.
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A Snapshot of U.S. Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results from the 2018 OPUS Survey

The Orthopaedic Practice in the United States (OPUS) Survey, also known as the orthopaedic Census Survey, gathers demographics and practice data on U.S. orthopaedic surgeons. This article features ...
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AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an update to the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip, replacing the previous edition released ...
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Ambulatory Surgery Centers Versus Hospital-based Outpatient Departments: What’s the Difference?

When performing outpatient procedures, many orthopaedic surgeons operate in either an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or a hospital-based outpatient department (HOPD). Although some of the workflows ...
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AAOS Board Takes Professional Compliance Actions

At its meeting on June 14, 2014, the Board of Directors of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) considered two grievances filed under the AAOS Professional Compliance Program. In ...
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Literature Offers Little Direction on the Safety and Efficacy of Low-level Laser Therapy for Back Pain

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Erchonia FX 635, a low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device, for whole body pain in July. Part one of this series explored the history and theoretical ...