American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons newsroom press releases and media fact sheets ...

This article summarizes key evolutions in trauma care over the past decade, emphasizing the data for early hemorrhage control, the need for rapid resuscitation, and the consequences of delayed ...

The John A. Feagin Jr. Sports Medicine Fellowship at West Point, the only Department of Defense–funded orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship, embodies the academy’s ethos of “every cadet an athlete.” ...

Advocacy should never be about professional turf, but rather about preserving the quality of care our patients receive. When it comes to the ankle and leg, we need to lead the way and need your help.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an updated Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries, replacing the previous guideline from 2019. The ...

Committee representing all specialties develops Global Service Data, manages new and revised codes ...

Robotic arthroplasty may also be associated with shorter hospital stays, faster recovery Rosemont, Illinois 60018 ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), set to launch on Jan. 1, 2026.

There has been talk about incorporation of patient-reported outcomes for years, but new requirements are putting collection of these data front and center for many orthopaedic surgeons.

AAOS led efforts to include provisions to address Medicare payment reform ...

The current standard of care for bone infections at most centers is 6 weeks of IV antibiotics. However, in recent years, this practice has been called into question to reduce healthcare costs, improve ...

A study presented at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting examined the impact of a policy implemented by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to address youth players heading the soccer ball.