From The Well Day 16 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 located between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is often where information is shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. State of the State Governor stresses economic successes [...]
From The Well Day 15 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 located between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is often where information is shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. Workforce Health records bill receives scrutiny The [...]
Today's Top Story Study: Prior Nonshoulder PJI Is a Risk Factor for SSIs, Sepsis, and Revision in Primary TSA In primary total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), prior nonshoulder periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) was a risk factor for 90-day readmission, surgical site infection (SSI), and sepsis, as well as two-year all-cause revision, according to a study published in the Journal of the AAOS ®. A matched cohort of TSAs for osteoarthritis in patients with and without prior nonshoulder PJI [...]
From The Well Day 14 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 located between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is often where information is shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. Energy Senate approves nuclear ban repeal bill [...]
Today's Top Story Study: Cost Savings and Outcomes of Generic CMN Nails in Peritrochanteric Femur Fractures In a single-center study published in the Journal of the AAOS ®, generic cephalomedullary nails (CMN) for peritrochanteric femur fractures cost approximately 38 percent less than conventional nails. Ninety patients who received generic nails were compared with 329 patients with conventional nails. Incidence of postoperative infection was greater with use of generic versus conventional nails (1.2 percent versus 0.0 percent). Complications [...]
From The Well Day 13 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 located between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is often where information is shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. Energy Nuke ban repeal bill advances in House The House Committee on [...]
Today's Top Story Fellows and Residents Are Encouraged to Apply for Volunteer Opportunities with AAOS Now The AAOS Now Editorial Board is currently recruiting for several member-at-large positions and one resident-at-large member. Fellows who are sports, trauma, total joint, or hand specialists are especially encouraged to apply, but the position is open to all specialties. For the resident position, PGY-2 and PGY-3 applicants are encouraged, but applicants from all years are welcome. The Editorial Board provides editorial [...]
From The Well Day 9 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 located between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is often where information is shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. Governor's Office State-of-the-State Address set for Thursday [...]
AAOS Advocacy in Action Continued advocating against the improper implementation of the No Surprises Act by filing an amicus brief in support of an ongoing lawsuit against the federal government. The Bone Beat New Episode Conversations on health policy issues affecting musculoskeletal care... Physician Advocacy for Patients with Insurers Insurer influence on the practice of orthopaedic surgery continues to increase. The implementation of the No Surprises Act on Jan. 1, along with the ongoing administrative [...]
From The Well Day 9 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 located between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is often where information is shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. Energy Bill opposing fossil-fuel boycotts advances The [...]