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  Today's Top Story Study: Patients with Preexisting Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing TJA Experience More Postoperative Complications A study in the Journal of Arthroplasty found patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) who had preexisting atrial fibrillation (AF) were at an increased risk of experiencing postoperative complications. A total of 225 total knee (TKA) and 320 total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients with AF were included in a 1:3 propensity match. TKA patients with AF saw increased postoperative AFs and acute [...]

  Today's Top Story Study Highlights Need for Additional Efforts to Ensure Equal Reimbursement for Female Orthopaedic Surgeons A study in the Journal of the AAOS® utilized Medicare data on a national sample of orthopaedic surgeons to evaluate reimbursement differences between sexes. The cross-sectional analysis included 19,006 orthopaedic surgeons, of which 1,058 were female and 17,948 were male. Multivariate linear regression analysis was employed while accounting for years in practice, practice diversity, clinical productivity, and subspecialty as controlling factors. [...]

  Today's Top Story Act Now to Nominate Future Leadership The AAOS Nominating Committee is actively soliciting nominees for individuals to serve in the following positions: • Second Vice President • Treasurer-elect • Board Member-at-large [Age 45 and over] (over age 45 on Feb. 19, 2024) • Board Member-at-large [Under age 45] (younger than age 45 on Feb. 19, 2024) • Nominees to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Nominations close on Aug. 7. Members can review the [...]

  Today's Top Story Last Call: AAOS Volunteer Opportunities The deadline to apply to serve on one of the many AAOS Councils and Committees is Aug. 1. Members who have an interest in contributing to the mission and vision of AAOS are encouraged to visit the link below to view and apply for available volunteer positions. Consider applying for the following committees: • Bylaws Committee • Committee on Healthcare Safety • Exhibits Committee • Hand & Wrist Evaluation [...]

  Today's Top Story It Is Not Too Late to Participate in the Ongoing Orthopaedic Advocacy Week! Since Monday, AAOS members nationwide have been setting aside a few minutes each day to participate in 2023 Orthopaedic Advocacy Week. They have raised awareness around five key healthcare policy issues on social media, sent letters directly to Congress, added their names to an AAOS regulatory agency letter, and invested in the Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic [...]

  Today's Top Story Act Now to Nominate Future Leadership The AAOS Nominating Committee is actively soliciting nominees for individuals to serve in the following positions: Second Vice President Treasurer-elect Board Member-at-large [Age 45 and over] (over age 45 on Feb. 19, 2024) Board Member-at-large [Under age 45] (younger than age 45 on Feb. 19, 2024) Nominees to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Nominations close on Aug. 7. Members can review the position descriptions—including information about responsibilities, [...]

  Today's Top Story Take Action Starting Monday during 2023 Orthopaedic Advocacy Week AAOS' 2023 Orthopaedic Advocacy Week begins Monday, July 24, and is your chance to help advance access to and quality of musculoskeletal care. This year, orthopaedic surgeons nationwide will be advocating to protect healthcare professionals against assault and intimidation, remove barriers to timely access to care, implement lasting changes to Medicare physician payment, repeal the moratorium on physician-owned hospitals, and safeguard healthcare when it is [...]

  Today's Top Story Act Now to Nominate Future Leadership The AAOS Nominating Committee is actively soliciting nominees for individuals to serve in the following positions: Second Vice President Treasurer-elect Board Member-at-large [Age 45 and over] (over age 45 on Feb. 19, 2024) Board Member-at-large [Under age 45] (younger than age 45 on Feb. 19, 2024) Nominees to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Nominations close on Aug. 7. Members can review the position descriptions—including information about responsibilities, desired [...]