OrthoPAC Luncheon Dishes Advocacy Updates and Jokes

Brian Doty

Will Flanary, MD, ophthalmologist and social media personality more commonly known as “Dr. Glaucomflecken,” made his return to the Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (OrthoPAC) Donor Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday.

The Circuitous Path from Concept to Product: Experts Share Insights for Surgeon Entrepreneurs

Josh Baxt

Orthopaedic surgeons often innovate new ways to improve care, developing subtle procedural refinements that benefit their patients. But sometimes they brainstorm new approaches that could have widespread commercial potential.

Member-Focused Creative Sessions Designed to Spark New Education Tools from the Learning Innovation Lab

Experience the creative process firsthand with a visit to the Learning Innovation Lab at the AAOS Learning & Practice Store located in Lobby E.

Peruse the Orthopaedic Video Theater’s Extensive Library of High-End Clinical Videos in the Exhibit Hall

The Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) is a standout feature of every AAOS Annual Meeting, showcasing award-winning surgical technique videos from the esteemed OVT Plus collection, along with honorable-mention selections.

Expand Your Orthopaedic Library with Three New Titles

Explore the newest releases from AAOS in partnership with Wolters Kluwer, featuring cutting-edge techniques, expert insights, and evidence-based guidance from leading orthopaedic specialists.

AOSSM/AOFAS Specialty Day Will Explore Sports Medicine’s Evolving Landscape

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Specialty Day program, held on Friday during the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, will feature the annual Kennedy Lecture.

Orthopaedic Oncology in Egypt: A Journey of Progress

Orthopaedic oncology in Egypt has come a long way since its sporadic beginnings prior to the 1990s.

President’s Symposium on Infections Will Address the Root of the Problem and Preventative Strategies

On Wednesday, the “President’s Symposium: Orthopaedic Infections: The Last Frontier” (Symposium W), held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Room 6D, tackles the issue infection rates head-on.

Daniel B. F. Saris, MD, PhD, Receives the Inaugural Arnold I. Caplan Award

AAOS announced Daniel B. F. Saris, MD, PhD, as the inaugural recipient of the Arnold I. Caplan Award for Distinguished Research in Orthobiologics (Caplan Award).

Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD, Receives Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award

Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD, was recognized as the 2025 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award winner for research showing how leveraging advanced analytics with personalized outcome-prediction tools can optimize outcomes and satisfaction in total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA, TKA).

2025 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Winner Recognized for 25-Year Shoulder Instability Research

The 2025 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award was presented to Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, CAPT MC USNR (Ret.), FAAOS, and his military orthopaedic colleagues for their work in understanding and treating anterior shoulder instability among U.S. military members.

Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award Recognizes Groundbreaking Research on Rotator Cuff Repair

Brian T. Feeley, MD, FAAOS, was bestowed with the 2025 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award for his research in advancing the understanding of muscle degeneration in rotator cuff injuries and how it affects repair outcomes.

OREF Clinical Research Award Honors Research on Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

The 2025 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award was presented to Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, FAAOS, for his collaborative effort over the past 25 years to advance osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation to treat cartilage and bone defects in the knee.

New OREF/AAOS Collaboration Grant Opening March 19

The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and AAOS are extending their collaboration with a new grant that seeks to prioritize areas of clinical research where there is a need for increased, targeted funding to evaluate the effectiveness of various orthopaedic interventions and ultimately improve the quality of care for patients.

Steeped with Tradition, the Annual Resident Bowl Is the Ultimate Orthopaedic Showdown

The AAOS Resident Bowl makes its highly anticipated return at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Room 6A.

Learn More about the AAOS Leadership Institute at Its Engagement Theater Presentation on Thursday

Learn more about the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI) during an Engagement Theater presentation from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday.

AAOS Honors Excellence in Orthopaedics with 2025 Humanitarian, Diversity, and Leadership Awards

AAOS is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery.

Attend the AAOS New Member Reception on Wednesday

AAOS members who joined in 2025 are warmly invited to attend the New Member Reception from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday in the Ask an Expert Theater, located in the Exhibit Hall.