Wayne A. Johnson, M.D., FAAOS, FACS, Fmr LTC USA, Howard U, MMC, Univ. of Colo., Univ. of Miami. KAY, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and NY Knicks fan
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"You don't pick trauma surgery, she calls you."
On the AAOS Career Podcast, Drs. Lutnick and Lundy discuss the importance of generalized training and why PGY-3 is the sweet spot for subspecialty direction.
Watch now: bit.ly/41GufkP
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Are you wrapping up your residency and entering a Fellowship or going into practice?
Be sure to fill out the Member Transition Form and then update your profile to ensure you're in the correct member category!
Complete the form here: bit.ly/4cSUSJT
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Members, do you want to lead and serve your profession?
Now is the time to share your expertise through AAOS governance and leadership positions.
Explore open positions and apply today: cap.aaos.org
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👀 Orthopaedic Residents: send this to your program directors!
The Resident Education Bundle is a collection of curated study tools built by orthopaedic experts. The 2026 Academic Year is almost here, so make sure you start it strong 💪
Learn more here: bit.ly/4niCEEV
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Braves’ catcher Sean Murphy is on the IL after fracturing his middle finger on Sunday—and he'll likely miss at least 8 weeks. Learn what treatment and recovery for a finger fracture may entail at #OrthoInfo: bit.ly/3B1qYk7
#Orthotwitter @MLB @TheHandSociety @aossm1972
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Join us for the AAOS Biologics Symposium featuring keynote speaker Thom Mayer, MD, Medical Director of the NFL Players Association.
Register today: bit.ly/4u7KOms
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Start your AAOS volunteer journey.
Dr. Antonia Chen shares the advice she’d give to members who may not feel “ready” to get involved and why volunteer leadership plays a critical role in strengthening and guiding the future of our profession.
Learn more: cap.aaos.org/
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The @chicagosky star Rickea Jackson is the latest @WNBA player to suffer an ACL tear. In this video from #OrthoInfo, sports medicine surgeon @marykmulcaheymd, FAAOS explains why ACL tears are so common in female athletes.
Watch the full video here: bit.ly/4nHS8Tn
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Calling all orthopaedic changemakers📣
The AAOS IDEA Grant Program applications are open.
AAOS is funding projects that advance career pathways, a workforce reflecting the communities we serve, and access to AAOS learning opportunities.
Apply by June 8: aaos.org/IDEA
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At #AAOS2027, we’re adjusting the schedule to make it easier to focus on education while reducing time away from your patients.
✅ 4-day event (3/3-3/6)
📆 Practice-friendly Wednesday start
💡 ICLs included with registration
bit.ly/3Rme2iW
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#WeHeardYou in 2025.
Thank you for making your voice heard. Learn how your insights are helping us strengthen the value of your membership, both today and into the future: bit.ly/4v6tPB6
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Prior to considering a knee replacement, you as a patient should have failed all conservative care, have difficulty with your activities daily living, chronic pain, and radiographic evidence of advanced osteoarthritis. Also,ensure your doctor has medically cleared you for surgery
Why should a more conservative treatment be considered before knee replacement?
On the most recent episode of the OrthoInfo Podcast, Matthew Deren MD, FAAOS, and Nicholas Scarcella, MD, FAAOS, discuss knee replacement surgery.
Watch the full episode now: bit.ly/4wTO5r6
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In rare personal posts, chef Amanda Freitag has been sharing her journey after “treating myself to a new hip." What are the benefits of hip replacement? What's recovery like? Will your hip feel like new? Find out at #OrthoInfo: bit.ly/2EuxR0j
#Orthotwitter @AAHKS
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Why is mentoring medical students valuable for both mentors and students?
On the most recent episode of the AAOS Career Podcast Amiethab Aiyer, MD, FAAOS and Ellen Lutnick, MD discuss mentoring medical students.
Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4uS1IpA
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Red Sox star Trevor Story will be out 8 to 12 weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery a few weeks ago. Learn about treatment for sports hernias and when surgery may be needed at #OrthoInfo: bit.ly/2Yvu112
#Orthotwitter @MLB @RedSox @aossm1972
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We're excited to feature Gail A. Caruth, MD, as our International Member of the Month!
Dr. Caruth says AAOS has helped her stay connected to new ideas, evolving techniques, and a larger orthopaedic community.
Learn more: bit.ly/4u8WmVE
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Will Sabrina Ionescu be back on the court this week? The Liberty star, who last played on May 24, is day-to-day with “back soreness.” Learn more about back pain & get tips to help prevent it on the #OrthoInfo podcast: bit.ly/4vUm6Hj
@nyliberty @NASSspine #OrthoTwitter
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