From the Well At the center of the West Virginia state Capitol is an area known as The Well. It is the informal gathering place for lobbyists, reporters, constituents and lawmakers. Centrally situated between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is where information is often shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. July 30, 2022 Extraordinary Session Follow-up Taxation [...]
Today's Top Story Apply for Volunteer Opportunities Consider applying for the following positions by Aug. 1: Basic Science Content Committee Member position Bylaws Committee Member positions Education Assessments and Examinations Committee Member positions Foot & Ankle Evaluation Committee Member positions Fundamentals Evaluation Committee Member positions Medical Liability Committee Member positions Pediatric Evaluation Committee Member positions Resolutions Committee Member positions Learn more and submit applications… (member login required) In Other News Study: Radiographic Evidence [...]
Today's Top Story AAOS-endorsed Prior Authorization Legislation Passes Committee Earlier today, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act to reform the burdensome prior authorization process. Building support for final passage of this legislation will be one of AAOS’ main priorities during Orthopaedic Advocacy Week, Aug. 1 to 5. The final day to sign up for this event is Friday, July 29 The event kicks off Aug. 1 [...]
From the Well At the center of the West Virginia state Capitol is an area known as The Well. It is the informal gathering place for lobbyists, reporters, constituents and lawmakers. Centrally situated between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is where information is often shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. July 27, 2022 July Interim Meetings and Extraordinary Session [...]
Today's Top Story Linking HOOS-PS and PROMIS PF Scores in Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis A retrospective study published in the August 1 issue of the Journal of the AAOS ® aimed to link patient-reported outcome measures in 3,382 orthopaedic surgery patients with hip osteoarthritis. The primary outcomes were the Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score–Physical Function Short Form (HOOS-PS) and the Patient-reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Physical Function (PROMIS PF). Comparing the accuracy of linking these measures [...]
Today's Top Story High Subsidence Rates Found in THAs Using a Zweymüller-type Noncemented Implant with a Matte Surface In a retrospective study published online in the Journal of the AAOS: Global Research & Reviews®, Zweymüller-type noncemented stems with matte surfaces resulted in high subsidence rates after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Thirty THAs between 2012 and 2014 that used a low-roughness matte surface stem were evaluated over a follow-up of six years. Stem subsidence >5 mm was [...]
AAOS Advocacy in Action Expressed support for the bipartisan Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act of 2021, which would link clinician-led clinical data registries to Medicare claims data Urged Congress to invest resources into studying the effect of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), also called “Long COVID.” Asked Congress to address high student loan debt and consider the “Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act” (S. 3658/H.R. 4122). The 2nd [...]
AAOS Volunteer Opportunities Serve on an AAOS Instructional Course Committee—Apply through Aug. 1 Apply to serve on one of the many AAOS Instructional Course Committees responsible for evaluating and selecting Instructional Course Lectures (ICLs) for the AAOS Annual Meeting. Instructional Course Committee members serve the important role of grading ICL applications, as well as providing input on the course curriculum and faculty for the AAOS Annual Meeting. Apply for a committee in one of the following topic [...]
Today's Top Story Act Now to Nominate Future Leadership The Nominating Committee is actively soliciting nominees for individuals to serve in the following positions: Second Vice President Board Member-at-large [No Age Designation] Board Member-at-large [Under Age 45] (younger than age 45 on March 13, 2023) Nominations close on August 15. Members can review the position descriptions—including information about responsibilities, desired experience, and time commitments—as well as submit nomination(s) online. Learn more and submit your nomination… [...]
AAOS Volunteer Opportunities Serve on an AAOS Program Committee—Apply through Aug. 1 Apply to serve on one of the many AAOS Program Committees responsible for evaluating and selecting the scientific exhibits at the AAOS Annual Meeting Program Committee members serve the important role of rating symposia applications, as well as serve as a Critical Evaluator during the Annual Meeting. Apply for a committee in one of the following topic areas: Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, [...]