Through a Cardiac Lens: How a Grandfather’s Lessons Led to a Career in Orthopaedic Surgery

Bradley Lezak, MD, MPH

My grandfather, Ralph Kaufer, was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) living quadruple-bypass patient in the world prior to his passing in October 2024—46 years after his first operation.

In Second Year, OrthoPitch Competition Continues to Impress

Leah Lawrence

OrthoPitch was back at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting! First launched at last year’s Annual Meeting, OrthoPitch is a live technology pitch competition where AAOS aims to fuel innovation and foster advancements with the potential to transform or improve existing standards of orthopaedic care.

CAP Volunteer Application Period Is Open

At the heart of AAOS is its dedicated membership and the volunteers who generously contribute their time and expertise to advance the orthopaedic profession by engaging in its councils and committees.