Aspirin versus Low-molecular-weight Heparin for VTE Prophylaxis in Orthopaedic Trauma Care

Alexandra E. Page, MD, FAAOS

Many guidelines for thromboprophylaxis of orthopaedic trauma patients have recommended the use of low-molecular-weight heparin to prevent venous thromboembolism.

AAOS Board of Directors Approves Two New Appropriate Use Criteria for Shoulder Pathologies

During its March meeting at the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting, the AAOS Board of Directors approved the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) on Treatment of Shoulder Osteoarthritis with Intact Rotator Cuff and Severe Glenoid Retention and the AUC on Humeral Component Design during Primary Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award Presented to Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium

The 2023 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award has gone to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) for its multidisciplinary research platform addressing challenging issues related to evaluation, treatment, and recovery after severe extremity trauma.

Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Presented to Michelle Ghert, MD, and the PARITY Investigators

The 2023 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award has gone to Michelle Ghert, MD, FRCSC, on behalf of the Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumor Surgery investigators for their research on the prevention of surgical site infections through antibiotic prophylaxis following oncologic reconstruction surgery for bone tumors.

Christopher J. Dy, MD, Named 2023 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award Winner

The 2023 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award has gone to Christopher J. Dy, MD, MPH, FAAOS, FACS, FAOA, for his research on how brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) affect patients’ quality of life.

Marc J. Philippon, MD, Receives OREF Clinical Research Award for Validating and Advancing Hip Arthroscopy

Marc J. Philippon, MD, FAAOS, was honored with the 2023 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award, which recognizes outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease or injury.