Biomedical Engineering Committee

The Biomedical Engineering Committee serves as a resource to the AAOS fellowship and the public for scientific and regulatory developments in the field of biomedical engineering as they relate to orthopaedic surgery, practice, and patient care. The Biomedical Engineering Committee collaborates with regulatory bodies, governmental and standard-setting agencies, the orthopaedic industry, and the medical community to advocate for the development and availability of safe and effective orthopaedic medical devices.

Position and Information Statements

Comments and Activities (All in PDF format)

Articles

Symposia, Courses and Workshops

  • Wear of Intervertebral Disc Prostheses - October 17, 2008, NASS Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON
  • The Future of Arthroplasty Standards: Planning for the Next Five Years - November 18, 2008, ASTM F04 November Committee Week, Miami, FL

Scientific Exhibits (All in PDF format)

Upcoming Meetings

  • 2009
    • November 10: Committee Meeting, Atlanta, GA
    • November 10-13: ASTM F04 November Committee Week, Atlanta, GA
  • 2010
    • March (TBD): Committee Meeting, AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
    • May 18-21: ASTM F04 May Committee Week, St. Louis, MO
    • November 16-19: ASTM F04 November Committee Week, San Antonio, TX
    • November (TBD): Committee Meeting, San Antonio, TX

Resources

Committee Information