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  Today's Top Story Study: THA Leads to Better Results after Low-energy Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture in Patients Aged >55 Years In a study published online in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, patients aged 55 to 70 years who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) for a low-energy displaced femoral neck fracture experienced better outcomes than those who underwent closed reduction and internal fixation (IF). A total of 102 patients were randomized to either IF or THA. [...]

  Today's Top Story Orthopaedic Advocacy Week Concludes with Ask for Members to “Get Invested” On this final day of Orthopaedic Advocacy Week, U.S. AAOS members are encouraged to invest in advocacy by joining the Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (PAC) or OrthoPAC—the only PAC dedicated solely to representing orthopaedic surgeons before Congress and ensuring they have a voice in important policy discussions. Participants of the virtual, annual event have engaged in daily activities throughout the week to raise [...]

  Today's Top Story Study: Novel Multilayer-coating versus Standard TKA after 10-year Follow-up In a randomized controlled trial published in The Journal of Arthroplasty, a multilayer hypoallergenic-coated implant led to similar patient-reported outcomes (PROs) as a standard implant in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In total, 120 patients were randomized to standard or coated TKA. Patient serum metal ion levels, knee function, quality of life, and physical activity were assessed preoperatively until 10-year follow-up. Cobalt levels increased slightly in [...]

  Today's Top Story Orthopaedic Advocacy Week Kicks Off, Offers Simple Ways to Advance MSK Care Today marks the official start of AAOS’ second annual Orthopaedic Advocacy Week. While formal registration has closed, U.S. AAOS members can still participate in the daily virtual event activities to advocate for priority healthcare policy issues. Today, members are raising awareness across social media to capture the attention of lawmakers before sending formal letters to Congress tomorrow. Wednesday’s activity involves signing onto [...]

          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 [...]