Research and Scientific Affairs
The Research and Scientific Affairs Department collects, analyzes and disseminates scientific data and information for members, AAOS staff, and external organizations to support the mission of the Academy.
The Research and Scientific Affairs Department also supports the AAOS Council on Research, Quality Assessment, and Technology and its associated committees and activities.
Research News
- Guideline on the Treatment of Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures
Board approved June 19, 2009. - Locking Plates for Extremity Fractures
Board approved December 06, 2008. - Try out the new AAOS ORACLE services.
- Thank you to all the members that participated in the AAOS Census. Check back here in a few weeks for the Census results.
Recent and Upcoming Programs
- May 2010 Research Symposium: 2010 AAOS/ORS/ABJS Musculoskeletal Health Care Disparities
- View all Research Symposia
- Research Capitol Hill Days
- AAOS/ORS/OREF Clinician Scientist Development Program
Orthopaedic Research Assistance Center for Learning and Education (ORACLE)
The AAOS ORACLE provides members with:
- Statistical data on Musculoskeletal conditions and treatments
- Medical literature search assistance
- General reference and research assistance to AAOS members and staff
Guidelines and Technology Overviews
Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
Surveys
Facts and Figures
Library
Unified Agenda
Awards & Opportunities
Research Council & Committees
- Council on Research, Quality Assessment, and Technology
- Biological Implants
- Biomedical Engineering
- Evidence Based Practice
- Guidelines and Technology Oversight
- Occupational Health and Workers' Compensation
- Patient Safety
- Research Development
- U.S. Bone and Joint Decade
Regulatory Activities
Quality Initiatives
