American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - AAHKS

There's still time to register for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 7-10 in Dallas, Texas. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in valuable interactions with a collegial community centered around the latest innovation, challenges and opportunities to improve the overall quality of your practice. Click the link to register today https://meeting.aahks.org/registration/

AAHKS Patient & Public Relations committee member Andrew Scott Murtha, MD spoke with SmartTRAK about kinematic vs mechanical alignment in TKA. A very controversial topic since the introduction of kinematic alignment (KA) and the growing interest in the last few years. Learn what Dr. Murtha's experience has been like with KA and what he believes is driving interest in this procedure here

Controversies in Knee Arthroplasty: An Interview with Andrew S. Murtha, MD In an interview with SmartTRAK, Dr. Murtha addresses the controversy surrounding kinematic vs mechanical alignment in total knee arthroplasty ...

Contribute to OrthoPAC with FARE Match. Now through Sept. 7, the Orthopaedic PAC is seeking contributions and will match donations over $100 to the charity of your choice – we recommend AAHKS' FARE! To participate, text PACMATCH to 41444 and designate FARE for a matching donation. Contributions help fund innovative studies that could revolutionize patient care and surgical techniques. It also bolsters both professional advocacy and scientific progress in orthopaedics. Give Today!

We are excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned AAHKS Patient Education website, where our goal was to create a home for the hip and knee joint replacement patient experience. Although we added several new features such as improved navigation, rapid response functionality and a sleek new design, we kept our large catalogue of education material that is still available in English, Spanish and some Hindi. Don't wait, browse the new website today at www.hipkneeinfo.org

New Augment release! Hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Peter A. Gold, MD speak with "Arthroplasty Legend" and AAHKS Past President Thomas P. Vail, MD about developing an department, innovation in , being AAHKS President & much, much more. It’s a packed episode, listen now! https://www.aahks.org/legends-of-arthroplasty-with-past-president-dr-thomas-vail/

Arthroplasty Today is releasing an Industry-Sponsored special issue on and they want you to submit your manuscript proposal, 300 words or less by August 19. Selected proposals will be invited to submit a full manuscript that will go through the standard peer review process. If interested, send your manuscript to [email protected] for consideration.

Are you having pain in your hip or knee? You may be asking yourself "do I need a hip or knee replacement?" This is a question that hear all the time from patients. In our new podcasts on AAHKS Amplified, Drs. Adigweme, Lum and Sassoon share with you how they respond to this simple yet very complex question. Full recording here https://www.aahks.org/do-i-need-a-hip-knee-replacement/ and for education articles that help determine if surgery is needed, please visit us online at https://hipknee.aahks.org/.

New Augment podcast recording! David C. Landy, MD, PhD and Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD are joined by Spring Meeting Program Co-Chair Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc to talk AAHKS Spring Meeting, including differences between the Spring & Annual Meetings and what an attendee can expect from attending Spring. There’s something for everyone to learn! https://www.aahks.org/the-aahks-spring-meeting-with-dr-polkowski/

For the first time ever, AAHKS held a patient symposium at the 2024 Spring Meeting. Two patients shared their experiences from undergoing hip and/or knee replacement - how they chose their surgeon, weight loss requirements and so much more. Listen here for their full hip and/or knee replacement journey with Muyibat A. Adelani, MD https://www.aahks.org/patient-symposia-2024-spring-meeting/

Symposia topics announced for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting! The Program Chair Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS announces the topics for the eight symposia selected from 65 submissions. The 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting will bring you the very latest and best peer-reviewed research and educational content in the field of arthroplasty. Register today https://meeting.aahks.org/registration/

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Register for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Today The 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Chair Dr. Vigdorchik invites you to attend the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting held in Dallas, Texas, November 7-10 at the Ga...

The 2024 Spring Update is complete and AAHKS members should receive a copy in the mail soon! Inside is information about the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting in Atlanta, details on the upcoming Annual Meeting, highlights from AAHKS former President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS and a welcoming letter from AAHKS current President James I. Huddleston III, MD. We hope you enjoy this edition and to register for the Annual Meeting, click here https://meeting.aahks.org/registration/

Annual Meeting courses are open for registration! Enhance your educational experience with any of the three courses: Business of Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA), Research and/or the Orthopaedic Team Member Course. Register for the meeting TODAY and select the course you wish to attend https://meeting.aahks.org/registration/

The April 2024, Journal of Arthroplasty article review podcast recording is out on The Cut! Peter A. Gold, MD, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Meg A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD discussed recently published articles. Click the link for the full recording https://www.aahks.org/april2024review/

AAHKS now accepts all physicians involved in hip and knee surgical care! You can join your colleagues and become a member of . You'll get the same great benefits as the ! Don't wait, sign up today at www.AAHKS.org/join/.

Registration is OPEN for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Join us in Dallas, Nov. 7-10 for the premiere arthroplasty event of the year. You'll have access to the best peer-reviewed research & educational content in the field of arthroplasty. Register and book your hotel reservation today! https://meeting.aahks.org/registration/

With the volume of hip and knee replacements continuously on the rise and projected to rise even more over the next 35 years, this has caused insurance companies to rethink how they'll pay for these procedures. AAHKS, in partnership with CMS has introduced the
bundled payment model that pays a flat rate for an “episode of care.” Thanks Forbes for the mention in your latest article. Read more

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In the latest episode of The Cut podcast series, we take a deep dive into informed consent. Our amazing panel of surgeons share how they've successfully obtained consent over the years in practice and what they recommend you should avoid. Listen and learn more about informed consent - the benefits and various ways of educating your patients https://www.aahks.org/informed-consent/

Great news, we've expanded our Associate Member Category to include ALL physicians involved in TJA care. Your colleagues can now enjoy all membership benefits like attending the AAHKS Spring and Annual Meetings at a member rate and so many more. To apply, visit www.AAHKS.org/join/

In the new Augment podcast recording, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and David A. Landy, MD, PhD interview Past Presidents Michael P. Bolognesi, MD and William A. Jiranek, MD about their longitudinal arthritis bundle they developed at Duke University. Listen Now https://www.aahks.org/duke-universitys-longitudinal-bundled-program/

New Augment celebrating the creation of YAG! Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and previous YAG Chairs, Jeffrey K. Lange, MD, Brian M. Culp, MD and Nicholas B. Frisch, MD, MBA discuss going from an informal group to an official committee w/ >900 members! They share tips for young surgeons navigating volunteer & practice opportunities. Listen here https://www.aahks.org/celebrating-5-years-of-yag-with-the-past-chairs/

New Podcast Recording - The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut just released a new recording with Peter A. Gold, MD, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown discussing articles published in the journal's February issue. Listen here https://www.aahks.org/february-2024-paper-review/

Are you thinking about a career in arthroplasty? If so, this webinar is for you! Join us on Wednesday, April 24 at 7pm CST, we'll address elements of the fellowship application process, excelling as a fellow, and starting an arthroplasty-focused practice, with special focus on the underrepresented minority experience in orthopedics. Register here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ETc9wNIeRHKMNIBGy7SwBg #/registration

New Augment! Johnathan R. Lex, MD and Patrick Connolly, MD host a Resident AMA session with YAG leaders Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Mark E. Mildren, MD discussing how they came to arthroplasty, what they would do differently in training, tips for finding appropriate fellowships and much more. Listen here https://www.aahks.org/resident-ask-me-anything-with-yag-leaders/

Are you attending the AAHKS Spring Meeting and still need to book your hotel? Great News....the deadline for hotel discounts is now extended to Wednesday, April 17. Get your discounted rate at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead today https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ATLGH/G-MBR6?_cldee=MqPCnwPka5i78Kl96_q1_1B6fZQyhI8QH6_cZSaYjGr77KHm0gxW5nxX1br5XMEI&recipientid=contact-dece4148bd88eb118114000d3a0de1a1-91f83167f1034a888e8c6fc66b48c268&esid=fb051e4b-65f7-ee11-a1fd-002248243536