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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 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 offers information on the 2015 annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek hotel in Orlando, Florida in July. Topics discussed include the research on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the arthroscopic surgery, and the post operative care management.

The article offers updates on the developments of several organizations related to orthopedics. It mentions the 2012 annual meeting of the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) at the Banff Centre in Alberta from April 11 to 14, 2012. It states that the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) has approved the Overseas Outreach Program to Haiti. The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) accepts applications for new membership.

The article offers news briefs related to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as of August 1, 2015. Topics include the registration for the 25th annual meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) to be held in Dallas, Texas from November 5-8, the 2017 American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) American-British-Canadian (ABC) traveling fellowship applications, and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Overseas Outreach Project in Vietnam.

The article offers information related to orthopaedics including the 2014 American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois from September 21-23, applications for 2014 committee volunteers of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the submission of abstracts for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) 2015 Open Meeting/Specialty Day in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 28, 2015.

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 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 news briefs related to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as of May 2015. Topics include the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)'s Annual Resident Course in Dallas, Texas on November 8, 2015, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) 2016 Research Grant Award, and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Sun Valley Workshop on Musculoskeletal Biology in Idaho on August 2-5.

The article offers orthopaedic surgeons society news briefs as of November 2015. Topics discussed include submission calls for the Richard A. Brand Award for Outstanding Orthopaedic Research, statement on cosmetic foot and ankle surgery released by American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and provide research grants by the Young Investigator Grant of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

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 offers news brief on orthopaedics including the appointments of surgeons David R. Schmidt as chairman of Valero Alamo Bowl's board of directors and Alvin H. Crawford as member of J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society's board of directors, and the award given to surgeon Ryan M. Nunley.

The article offers news briefs on orthopaedics in the U.S. The Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) is opening the application for its Traveling Fellowship and Multipurpose Resident Grant Program. The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) is calling for abstracts for its meeting in San Francisco, California on February 4-7, 2012. The U.S. Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative (USBJD/I) has created a grant monitoring program to enable novice investigators to work with experienced researchers.

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.

The article offers information on the annual meeting of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana from March 11-15, 2014.

The article discusses issues related to developing leadership qualities at the highest level of orthopaedic organizations. It is noted that various challenges in the modern healthcare require leadership skills aomg orthopedists. It also discusses leadership programs being offered by various orthopaedic organizations including Resident Leadership Program from the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and Leadership Fellows Program of the American Associaton of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

The article offers orthopaedic-related news briefs in the U.S. including the 2015 symposium of American Orthopaedic Association, the funding organization of American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society and the online open-access journal of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

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 offers news briefs related to orthopaedics in the U.S. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) will be conducting an Orthopaedic Team Member Course in Dallas, Texas on November 4, 2011. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS) are calling for orthopaedic abstracts for their fist collaborated meeting in Hawaii on March 22-25, 2012. The AAHKS is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Health Policy Fellowship.

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 offers news briefs related to orthopaedic societies in the U.S. The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) is looking for abstract submissions for its annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas on January 26-29, 2013. The Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) is seeking for applicants for its education grants for senior residents. The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is conducting its 2012 annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 3-6.

The article offers news briefs on U.S. orthopedists including the induction of Richard Lehman to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, the selection of Robert A. Probe as president of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and Richard H. Gross as secretary of 2012 OMeGA Medical Grants Association.

The article offers news briefs related to medical socities in the U.S. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) will sponsor the Physician Extender Joint Arthroplasty Course on November 4, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. The Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) is accepting applications for education grants for new fellows in practice. The American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) annual meeting will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 11-14, 2011.

The article offers news briefs related to orthopaedics in the U.S. The mentoring program of the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative (USBJD/I) offers attendees the opportunity to maintain relationships with mentors until their application is funded. The Hip Society announces three awards for presentation at the 2012 Hip Society meeting, which includes the Frank Stinchfield Award. The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accepting applications for new members until November 1, 2011.

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.

Information on several topics discussed at the 2015 Specialty Day meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is presented. Topics include the management of clavicle fractures, the use and possible advantages of inferior plating in surgical treatment situations, and different considerations for surgical treatment. The event featured speakers Andrew H. Schmidt and Alexandra K. Schwartz.

The article offers information on some general considerations must for an orthopaedic surgeon to think about before leaving a medical practice. It states that there are many reasons for which physicians change their line from doing private practice to become an employee. It also mentions about the state laws governing relevant issues for surgeons.

The article offers information on the 2015 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 24-28.

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 presents the author's views on various issues related to orthopaedics in the U.S. as of October 2014, highlighting the value of unity. He states that orthopaedics is a diverse profession that helps improve patient care, however promoting unity is also important especially on advocacy-related issues. He enumerates several achievements due to cooperation including the establishment of the Orthopaedic Learning Center and Specialty Day.

The article provides information on the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois, to be held on March 19, 2013.

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 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 offers the author's insight on the quality of care, education, and communication in orthopaedics for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The author says that providing quality musculoskeletal care starts with education and that the AAOS educates and reaches out to other musculoskeletal providers. He also mentions the Atul Gawande's book "The Checklist Manifesto," which, he says, shows the simplicity and effectiveness of orthopaedic guidelines.

The article focuses on the modified digital and modular learning platform being provided by the Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC). It presents the names of sevceral professionals and medical organizations, which have been involved in the design and development of the new OLC, such as Joseph D. Zuckerman, and American Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine. It discusses high return on investment for education of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) members generated by OLC.

The article offers societies news briefs as of June 2015. Topics discussed include the Richard A. Brand Award for Outstanding Orthopaedic Research by Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS) and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR), the annual registration for the 2015 American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) meeting to be held in Seattle, Washington from September 10-12, and the applications for the 2016 Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship program by Hip Society.

The article offers information on the 2015 programs of various orthopaedic organizations in the U.S. including the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, the American Association for Hand Surgery and the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society.

The article offers information on the Specialty Day educational programming to be held at the Morial Convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 15, 2014.

The article offers news briefs related to orthopaedics as of November 2013. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) will host an Emerging Leaders Retreat on January 31, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) will hold its 2014 annual meeting from March 5-8, 2014 in Anaheim, California. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) announces the deadline for new membership submission on January 1, 2014.

Information about the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Academy of Orthoaedic Surgeons (AOOS) board workshop in December 2012 and board meeting in June 2013 is presented. The workshop and meeting tackled on how the AOOS could move to the next level and leverage its experience and expertise to benefit the patients and members both in the U.S. and abroad. They also meet with other international medical associations to learn and benefit from their experiences.

The article offers information on the Best of AAOS™, the latest innovative projects sponsored by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Educational Enhancement Fund (AEEF), which include significant discoveries and takeaways of the AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting. It states that the Best of AAOS™ features the Best Posters, Best of AAOS Symposium, and Best in Patient Safety. Moreover, it continues the AEEF mission to develop leadership in orthopaedic education.