Artificial intelligence tools are reshaping how musculoskeletal (MSK) and orthopaedic practices operate, diagnose, treat, manage patient flow, and reach new patients.

Over many years, surgeons have continued to improve techniques in the repair and fixation of damaged structures. In the operating room, suture and anchor fixation and biological enhancements aid ...

Editor's note: To learn more about trends and best practices concerning workers' comp, consider registering for the Workers’ Compensation and Musculoskeletal Injuries Course, scheduled for Nov. 5-7.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is pleased to share news and updates from the world's largest meeting of orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and allied health professionals as presented at ...

A new study presented at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting last month in New Orleans discovered that missed visits have a higher impact than Area Deprivation Index (ADI) on the recurrence rates in ...

A recent study found that patients who used cannabis, either alone or with tobacco, experienced higher rates of scaphoid fracture nonunion compared to nonusers and tobacco-only users.

Knowing where the money goes empowers surgeons to influence the larger system ...

The AAOS Board of Councilors overseas several committees, including the Advocacy Resources, Communications, Nominating, and Economic Issues committees. It also oversees the State Orthopaedic Societies ...

Medicine has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. The understanding of disease processes and the roles of genetics, environment, and personal factors has evolved rapidly. Technology has ...

The phrase “all politics is local” is commonly attributed to former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill. The late Massachusetts politician argued that while national debates often dominate the headlines, ...

Maturing as surgeons brings the realization that we do not operate on bones, we operate on people. You can execute a perfect open reduction and internal fixation for a femoral neck fracture, follow ...