Former Congressman Michael Burgess highlights how orthopaedic surgeons can deepen impact on health policy

Hannah Leve

Rotator cuff tears represent one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction, particularly among aging, athletic, and labor-intensive populations.

From the Guest Nation: Patients with sickle cell disease pose challenges for total hip arthroplasty

Elido Perez, MD; Delfilio Martinez, MD; Jose Taveras, MD

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited hemoglobinopathy characterized by a structural abnormality of hemoglobin that results in significant systemic and musculoskeletal complications.

Difficult-to-treat sports foot, ankle injuries require appropriate management for return to sport

Leah Lawrence

Fractures and soft tissue injuries are a major concern for athletes.

Patients over 50 have high satisfaction and low failure rates in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Theresa Witham

A new study presented during the 2026 AAOS Annual Meeting in New Orleans early this month found that age alone should not be a restriction to surgical intervention for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in appropriately selected patients.

Prostaglandin E2 reduces age-related rotator cuff atrophy

Theresa Witham

Aging accelerates rotator cuff muscle degeneration, driving both spontaneous atrophy and the muscle loss that accompanies tendon tears.

Wilford K. Gibson, MD, steps in as AAOS’ 94th president

Leah Lawrence

AAOS President Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, introduced himself to AAOS membership at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in early March with a discussion of personal and professional strength and service.

Arnold Schwarzenegger pumps up standing-room-only crowds

Jennifer Lefkowitz

At the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Arnold Schwarzenegger served as the Presidential Guest Speaker and spoke about resilience, determination, leadership, and the importance of movement.

Past president Annunziato Amendola, MD, stresses the importance of strong leadership

Leah Lawrence

Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, the 2025 AAOS president, concluded his term by emphasizing the importance of leadership and what can be accomplished when focused leadership guides a strong and enduring organization like AAOS.

OrthoPitch competition delivers big again

Leah Lawrence

Backed by both the judges’ deliberation and audience votes, MY01 emerged as the winner of the 2026 OrthoPitch competition for its data-driven approach to improving compartment syndrome diagnosis.

Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, named AAOS president

Dr. Gibson has accumulated more than a decade of AAOS volunteer leadership experience

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS, as first vice president

New York orthopaedic surgeon Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS, has been named first vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces Elizabeth G. Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, as second vice president

Massachusetts orthopaedic surgeon Elizabeth G. Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, has been named second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) following the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons names Elisha ‘Eli’ T. Powell IV, MD, FAAOS, to Board of Directors

Alaska orthopaedic surgeon Elisha “Eli” T. Powell IV, MD, FAAOS, has been named a member-at-large of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Directors.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons names Yale A. Fillingham, MD, FAAOS, to Board of Directors

Pennsylvania orthopaedic surgeon Yale A. Fillingham, MD, FAAOS, has been named a member-at-large under age 45 of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon’ (AAOS) Board of Directors.

AAOS announces James W. Barber, MD, FAAOS, as chair of Board of Councilors

Georgia orthopaedic surgeon James W. Barber, MD, FAAOS, has been named chair of the AAOS Board of Councilors (BoC). Dr. Barber will assume the chair position following the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

Julie B. Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, becomes chair of the AAOS’ Board of Specialty Societies

Ohio-based pediatric hand surgeon Julie B. Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, has been named chair of the AAOS Board of Specialty Societies (BoS).

The AAOS Board of Directors concludes its 2025-2026 term, welcomes new leaders

Donna J. Malert, CAE

On March 1, the AAOS Board of Directors (BoD) held its last official meeting for the 2025–2026 BoD in New Orleans prior to the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting.

Joel L. Mayerson, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, appointed chair of the AAOS’ Advocacy Council

Ohio orthopaedic surgeon Joel L. Mayerson, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, has been appointed chair of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Advocacy Council.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons appoints Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS, as Education Council chair

Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS, an Oregon-based orthopaedic surgeon, has been appointed as the new chair of the Education Council for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).