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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Wins Prestigious CLIO Award

Mon, 11/16/2009 - 07:00
CLIO Healthcare recognizes campaign highlighting 75-year history of orthopaedic care

New Study Finds Shock-Wave Therapy for Unhealed Fractured Bones as Effective as Surgery

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 07:00
Non-Invasive, Low-Complication Treatment Helps Heal Fractures

Mending Meniscals in Children, Improving Diagnosis and Recovery

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 07:00
Greater awareness leads to more accurate diagnoses

Today: FDA and Nation's Top Pediatric Doctors Meet to Discuss How to Innovate and Study Effectiveness of Pediatric Medical Devices

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 07:00
Presenter, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Michael Vitale, MD Available for Interviews

United States Bone and Joint Decade Announces Conference Program

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 07:00
Members of Congress, Medical Experts, Patients, and Advocates Join to Advance Musculoskeletal Awareness and Advocacy

Tricks and Tips for a Safe Halloween

Mon, 10/12/2009 - 07:00
Keep those little ghosts and goblins injury-free with these timely tips

The Nation's Orthopaedic Surgeons Join Provider-led Electronic Prescribing Initiative

Mon, 10/05/2009 - 07:00
Move Aims to Help More AAOS Members Take Advantage of Federal Government Incentives Around E-Prescribing

Platelet-Rich Plasma: Does It Work?

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 07:00
New study reports on the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment and its use in sports medicine; cautions more investigation needed

Teenagers and ACL: Tears Common and Additional Surgery

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 07:00
Most comprehensive study to date on ACL surgery finds younger patients and women are more likely to need subsequent surgery

Wrist Fracture Patients Less Likely to Be Evaluated for Osteoporosis

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 07:00
New study points to care gap between wrist fractures and spine or hip fractures

Got Moving Stories? Calling all Reporters, Writers, Producers and Editors

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 07:00
MORE (Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence) Awards Call for Entries is now open

A Safety Slip: Don't Hold a Child in Your Lap on Playground Slides

Thu, 09/03/2009 - 07:00
Parents are unknowingly putting their young children at risk for leg fractures, says new study

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Wins Inaugural 2009 Council's Choice Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE & The Center

Wed, 09/02/2009 - 07:00
AAOS 75th Anniversary program named 'most outstanding' in association communications

New Study Compares After-Hours and Daytime Surgery Success Rates

Wed, 09/02/2009 - 07:00
Rate of minor complications increases in surgeries performed after hours

Resident Duty-Hour Reform Associated with Increased Complication Rate

Wed, 09/02/2009 - 07:00
New study links resident duty-hour reform to negative outcomes for hip fracture patients

Trauma 411: Prolonged Surgery Should be Avoided in Certain Cases

Tue, 09/01/2009 - 07:00
Timing is what matters in treating orthopaedic injuries in trauma patients

Access to America's Orthopaedic Services Act of 2009 Introduced in the Senate

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 07:00
Senators Cardin (D-MD) and Burr (R-NC) sponsor bill to increase awareness and research for musculoskeletal diseases

Exercise Is Healthy for Mom and Child During Pregnancy

Mon, 08/03/2009 - 07:00
New study recommends pregnant women start an exercise program