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The article announces several awards given to various authors and researchers including the J. Leonard Goldner Award to Samuel B. Adams Jr., the Roger A. Mann Award to Judith Baumhauer, and the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies (IFFAS) Award for Excellence to Simon Chambers.

The article discusses various developments related to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Topics discussed include call for papers by the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) for its 2016 annual meeting and research papers invitation for the Nicolas Andry Award and for the Marshall R. Urist Young Investigator Award by the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS) in conjunction with Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR).

The article announces various awards received by the complication papers on stem cell presented during the 2014 annual meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) in the U.S. which include Lawrence D. Dorr Award, James A. Rand Award, and AAHKS Clinical Award.

The AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting in San Francisco is set to be a cutting-edge orthopaedic event, featuring innovative programs and sessions. Highlights include OrthoDome, a surgical education program with live narration and 4K-resolution surgical videos, OrthoPitch, a technology competition for orthopaedic care solutions, VIPER sessions that revolutionize traditional paper sessions, and a President's Symposium on the potential impact of generative artificial intelligence in musculoskeletal care. The meeting will also introduce the incoming president, Paul Tornetta III, and his talented Board of Directors. The AAOS is dedicated to advancing the profession and musculoskeletal health. [Extracted from the article]

The AAOS Annual Meeting in 2024 will be held in San Francisco from February 12 to 16. The meeting will offer a wide range of educational opportunities, including paper presentations, posters, symposia, panel sessions, expert sessions, debates, industry exhibits, and more. The meeting will also feature an emphasis on case-study presentations and will provide opportunities for attendees to earn CME hours and fulfill professional obligations. The meeting will include the OrthoDome experience, which offers immersive surgical videos, and will have a mobile app to help attendees navigate the event. The meeting will also include activities and events for orthopaedic surgery residents, Spanish-language programming, and will welcome Chile as the 2024 Guest Nation. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that abstracts for oral papers and posters are being invited by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) from fellows on the theme "Developing Orthopaedics and the Super Specialists" for the 13th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Associations (COMOC) Congress to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, on April 11-15, 2016.

The article discusses awards from Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS) and journal "Clinical Othopaedics and Related Research" (CORR) for researches related to musculoskeletal system including Nicholas Andry Award, Marshall R. Urist Young Investigator Award, and Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Richard A. Brand Award.

1 After a patient underwent unplanned resection of sarcoma on the foot (A), surgeons needed to do a much wider and more morbid surgery (B), eventually requiring a flap. Dr. Belzarena and Dr. Joyce are coauthors of Paper 153,"Despite Education, Orthopaedic Surgeons Still Perform Unplanned Resections.". [Extracted from the article]

The authors noted that in the British health system, there has been a secular increase in regional anesthesia use for joint replacement since 2008, with 77 percent of patients now receiving regional anesthesia. "Given these findings, we recommend that all anesthetists involved in joint-replacement surgery should be capable of performing regional anesthesia, as it is recognized to be more technically demanding and time consuming than general anesthesia, which has contributed to some of the resistance for using regional anesthesia in certain regions." Dr. Judges coauthors of Paper 023, "Does Regional Anaesthesia Reduce Complications Following Total Hip Replacement Compared with General Anaesthesia?. [Extracted from the article]

Dr. Caird was treating a girl who required a prosthetic limb, and one day, the patient's mother asked Dr. Caird to write "Talitha koum" on a piece of paper. Talitha Koum: "Girl, Rise Up": Michelle Caird, MD, FAAOS, speaks about serving as chair of an orthopaedic department When the mother and daughter came to a follow-up appointment, the mother showed Dr. Caird her wrist, where she had gotten a tattoo of Dr. Caird's handwritten "Talitha koum.". [Extracted from the article]

Limiting pitch count in youth baseball pitchers resulted in decreased elbow injuries, according to a paper that was presented by Tetsuya Matsuura, MD, a professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Tokushima University in Japan, as part of the Annual Meeting Virtual Experience. With the incidence of elbow injuries increasing, pitch limits have been implemented in various countries to prevent throwing injuries. [Extracted from the article]

Highlights from the article: The Mid-America Orthopaedic Association is now accepting online abstract submissions for scientific paper and poster presentations for its Annual Meeting taking place April 22-26, 2020, in Bonita Springs, Fla. The Mid-America Orthopaedic Association is accepting online applications for the Traveling Fellowship (two awards up to a maximum of $5,000 each) and the Multipurpose Resident Grant Program (three awards of $4,000 each). The American Orthopaedic Association announced that registration for the second annual APEX Leadership Certificate Program is now open.

The article focuses on the letter sent by 11 orthopaedic residents known as the Recalcitrant Residents to University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) vice chancellor Norman C. Nelson tendering their resignation at the institution. It mentions that the lack of guidance, concern , and direction shown by doctor P.S.D. was voiced out by the residents. Moreover, the papers from doctor James Hardy featuring testimonials from former students and patients of doctor P.S.D. is also discussed.

The article focuses on the study by doctor L. Scott Levin which calls to address the potential impact of the transition of the healthcare system to a bundled payments model. The paper titled "How will financial incentives to provide total hip arthroplasty (THA) for more complex patients change with bundled payments?" was presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting. It adds that the health care access can be reduced by a "flat rate" bundled payment system.

Information about several papers discussed at the 2014 annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is presented. Topics include the value of damage-control plating and the economic impetus for evaluating the alternative to external fixation in temporizing open tibia fractures before to intramedullary (IM) nailing. The meeting featured Manish K. Sethi as speaker.

The article explores the steps took by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in improving the quality of orthopaedic care. The AAOS "A Nation in Motion" campaign has helped attract how orthopaedic procedures help people lessen their pain and regain their mobility. The Value Project Team of AAOS released a series of papers which revealed how appropriate orthopaedic care led in cost savings to society and introduced a model to measure orthopaedic surgery's long-term value.

Information about several papers discussed at the Bone Quality Symposium organized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) is presented. Topics include bone quality and fracture prevention, extent of the problems of osteoporotic fractures, and healthy bones program. The symposium featured several orthopaedic surgeons including Susan V. Bukata and Richard M. Dell.

The article offers information on the paper entitled "Regional Gene Therapy (RGT) to Enhance Bone Repair," by Jay R. Lieberman, a recipient of the Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award. It says that the paper discusses progress in research into the regional gene therapy as part of a tissue engineering strategy to treat patients with large bone abnormalities. It adds that the said method can be used to treat spinal fusion, fracture nonunion, and revision total joint arthroplasty.

The article offers tips on how to manage office expenses and proper acquisition and distribution of office supplies. It notes that postage, paper and printer supplies, if not monitored closely can quickly add to the expenses of the office. Management of shipping and postage costs, availing office supply discounts and the use of digital record keeping are among the ways on how to reduce the cost in the office.

Through the AAOS Member Advantage Program, members can beassured that the partners, programs, and productsselected have been vetted by AAOS as practical, money-saving solutions for your professional and personal use. When AAOS relaunched the program last year, it focused onitems to help busy and growing practices, with resourcesthat include discounts on office supplies; personalfinancial protection; and home, life, and medicalinsurance products. [Extracted from the article]

Information about several papers discussed at the Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) Symposium held May 19-21, 2011 sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Orthopaedic Research Society on the effectiveness of various orthopaedic treatments is presented. Topics include network meta-analysis, duties and obligations of National Institutes of Health, and promotion of patient decision aids. John Wennberg served as the keynote speaker of the symposium.

Information about several papers discussed at an annual meeting sponsored by the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society on simultaneous nailing of femural fracture is presented. Topics include the efficacy of femur fracture nailing, the risk of fat and tumor emboli generated during nailing and treatment of multiple impending or pathologic fractures. The meeting features orthopedic surgeon Bryan S. Moon, who presented the result of multiple nailing.

The article presents the study entitled Brace Treatment Controls Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis conducted by physicians Donald E. Katz and J. Anthony Herring that tackles the use of sensors to monitor brace wear by patients with idiophatic adolescent scoliosis in the U.S. The study is named the outstanding clinical scientific paper during 2010 annual meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. However, the effectiveness of the treatment remains unproven.

The article offers information on several events and programs offered by various orthopaedic societies in the U.S. It states that the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) will conduct its Second Annual Resident Arthroplasty Course. It says that Hip Society will be giving awards for notable papers which will be submitted at its 2011 annual meeting. It adds that the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) will provide a skill development, mentoring program for young individuals.

The article announces that Simon Görtz was awarded the 2015 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award for his research paper on osteochondral allograft transplantation.

The article focuses on the papers based on the impact of treatment for adult spinal deformity (ASD) presented during the 2014 annual meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS) in the U.S. The topics discussed include symptomatic adult spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis, and the outcomes of operative and nonoperative treatment for ADS.

The article discusses the two systematic reviews on the safety of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) published by the Yale University Open Data Access (YODA) Project. It states that the first paper concluded that rhBMP-2 provided little or no benefit compared to bone graft and may be connected with more harm, possibly cancer. It mentions that the second study agreed that the protein did not reduce pain or improve function.

Information about several papers discussed at 2014 Congressional Tour Day of National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) hosted by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is presented. Topics include green fluorescent proteins (GFP), use of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). The event featured several speakers including Stephen I. Katz, John O'Shea, and Shirley Aviles.

The article offers tips from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which can help orthopaedic practices prepare for a meaningful use audit of the electronic health record (EHR) incentive payment under the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. The CMS has contracted auditing firm Figliozzi & Co. to perform the audits on Medicare. The CMS suggests keeping electronic and paper documentation like payment calculations, whoch supports attestation.

Information about the Haitian Annual Assembly for Orthopedic Trauma (HAAOT) held in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti from April 10-14 is presented. The event features the discussion of several papers on topics including the specific clinical needs of orthopaedic practices and several orthopaedic conditions including lower limb deformity, and compartment syndrome. The event features George S.M. Dyer as its speaker.

The article reports on the move of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) to test three disclosure models during the chosen educational events at the 2014 Annual Meeting. The pilot studies will be tested in paper sessions, instructional courses and symposia. The Annual Meeting Committee and the Committee on Outside Interests developed the disclosure models that will be examined in response to the Board of Directors' directive.

The article focuses on the elimination of the paper handouts for Instructional Course Lectures (ICL) of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) to be replaced with electronic and web-based materials.

The article presents the cohort study "Retrograde ejaculation after anterior lumbar interbody fusion using rhBMP-2:A cohort controlled study" that creates an uproar inside and outside the orthopaedic sector in the U.S. The mentions the need of male patients to undergo counseling due to the rising risk of becoming sterile after the spinal fusion. Professor Alexander J. Ghanayem mentions that the paper is misinterpreted because the problem is not about sterility but retrograde ejaculation (RE).

The article offers steps to take in coding spinal injections. It suggests choosing the code for the primary procedure, determining whether a radiology code is necessary, and defining the site of the service. It recommends ensuring all key elements are fully documented, reviewing paper policies for any other requirements, and updating encounter forms and surgical scheduling sheets.

The article presents a call for submission of abstracts for paper\poster presentation or scientific exhibitions during the 2013 American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting to be held in Chicago, Illinois on March 9-23, 2013.

The article offers news briefs on orthopaedic societies in the U.S. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) is accepting abstract submissions for paper presentations for the 67th Meeting of ASSH in Chicago, Illinois on September 6-8, 2012. The Orthopaedic Research Education Foundation (OREF) is inviting spine surgeons for the prospective clinical research grants in spine care. The advance registration for the 2012 meeting of Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is open.

The article focuses on a study on effects of cross-linked polyethylene liners for total hip arthroplasty (THA) which was discussed during the 2011 annual meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Researchers of the study have found that the improved wear performance of crosslinked liners has led in a reduced incidence of revision. It mentions that the study has received the Lawrence D. Dorr Award as the most excellent paper in surgical techniques and technologies.

The article offers news briefs related to orthopaedic societies. It says that the applications for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES) 2012 Research Grant Award are being accepted, in which the deadline is on September 8, 2011. It states that the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) annual meeting is on October 12-15, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. It also mentions the awards that will be given by the Hip Society for papers related to hip problems.

The article offers several information related to orthopaedics in 2011. The Board of Councilors State Orthopaedic Societies Committee seeks nominations for executive director and state society awards. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) online Journal Club includes citations of key articles related to upper extremity surgery. ASSH welcomes abstract submissions for video theater and paper presentations for the ASSH 66th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Information about several papers discussed at a workshop sponsored by the Orthopaedic Research Society on orthopedic surgery tools is presented. Topics include the discovery of implantable sensor technology for orthopedic surgery, diagnostic tool for orthopedic surgery and computer simulation in orthopedics. The workshop features two orthopedic surgeons Eric Ledet and Darryl D. D'Lima.

The article offers updates related to health industry in the U.S. including the move of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS) in cooperation with Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR) to search for papers for the Marshall R. Urist Young Investigator Award, the student scholarship grant offered by the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society (RJOS), and the 38th annual meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) from December 2 to 4, 2010.

The article offers information on several people related to orthopedics including Stuart L Weinstein, who was elected at the International Coordinating Committee of the Bone and Joint Decade, James A. Nunley, one of the award-winning paper authors with the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, and Demetrios Delos, award winner of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (ASOOM) 2010 Young Investigator Grant.