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Through a Cardiac Lens: How a Grandfather’s Lessons Led to a Career in Orthopaedic Surgery
Editor's note: The Final Cut is a recurring editorial series written by a member of the AAOS Now Editorial Board. My grandfather, Ralph Kaufer, was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) living ...
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A Look at the Evidence: Should Orthopaedic Surgeons Start Prescribing 6 Weeks of Oral Antibiotics?
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 ...
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Stopping GLP-1 Agonists 14 Days before Total Joint Arthroplasty May Reduce Anesthesia Risks
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists), such as semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic), have helped improve the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, their use in the ...
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Podcast Explores Payment-Reform Challenges and How Advocacy Can Lead to Long-Term Solution
The AAOS Bone Beat Advocacy Podcast has released its latest episode, “The Real-World Cost of Payment Reform for Orthopaedic Surgeons.” In the episode, AAOS Now Editor-in-Chief Robert M. Orfaly, MD, ...
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In Second Year, OrthoPitch Competition Continues to Impress
OrthoPitch was back at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting! First launched at last year’s Annual Meeting, OrthoPitch is a live technology pitch competition where AAOS aims to fuel innovation and foster ...
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Results from AAOS 2024 Membership Survey Show Areas of Approval, Improvement
The annual AAOS Member Value and Satisfaction Survey is a key opportunity for members’ voices to be heard, helping drive improvements and innovations within the Academy to meet the needs of the ...
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OVT Video Highlights Use of Bikini Incision for Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty
An OVT video demonstrates a direct anterior approach for hip arthroplasty procedures using a bikini-type incision made in line with the hip flexion crease.
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Residents Can Use Their Voices to Advocate for Orthopaedics by Attending Combined NOLC/Fall Meeting
For orthopaedic residents, the opportunity to attend the Combined National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC)/Fall Meeting is not one to miss. Hosted every year by AAOS in Washington, D.C., this ...
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Climbing Revision Arthroplasty Rates Pose Financial Threat to Healthcare System
The aging of the baby-boomer population and advances in implant fixation, which have permitted total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to be performed in younger patients, have ...
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Modular Fluted Stems Have Simplified Revision of the Femoral Component in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Revision total hip replacement is among the most challenging procedures in orthopaedic surgery. Revision of the failed femoral component can be complicated by substantial bone loss. The Paprosky ...
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Most Racket Sport Players Return to Play at Similar Skill Level after Total Joint Arthroplasty
Although participation in pickleball and other racket sports is growing, data on returning to play after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) are limited. Presented at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, a new ...
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Mobile Health Data Are Promising Tools for Tracking Orthopaedic Surgery Outcomes
The Apple Health app provides users with a wide range of metrics to track various health parameters, from heart rate and blood oxygen levels to fall risk and time spent in daylight. Now, Apple Health ...