AAOS Now, February 2026
-
AAOS praises restoration of federally supported orthopaedic research
As a leading voice in protecting and advancing musculoskeletal care, AAOS commends Congress' decision to restore funding to the Department of Defense's Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program.
-
Bridging orthopaedics and dentistry: Webinar provides new guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis
Following the subsequent release of the updated Appropriate Use Criteria for the Management of Patients with Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures, the Association for Dental Safety invited AAOS to further explore the topic with its members.
-
AAOS approves guideline updates to strengthen clinical decision making and patient outcomes
The AAOS Board of Directors approved the rapid update to the 2018 Clinical Practice Guideline for the management of Acute Compartment Syndrome, the new Appropriate Use Criteria for the Treatment of Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures, and an AAOS Position Statement on Psychosocial Factors Associated with Patient Outcomes in Adult Trauma.