AAOS Now, August 2026
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Patients want accuracy, but still value the human touch
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly visible in healthcare, orthopaedic surgeons are beginning to face a new reality: patients are no longer arriving armed only with Google search results.
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The surgeon in the kitchen: lessons from a social media star
Carefully consider the case, select the best technique, confirm that all equipment is ready, wash your hands, and get ready — not for surgery but for cooking!
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Navigating the cost question: When does technology in spine surgery pay off?
As navigation and robotic technologies become increasingly visible in orthopaedic surgery, questions about clinical benefits are now being accompanied by questions about cost.