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The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) surpassed 4 million hip and knee arthroplasty procedures in its database in March, a milestone announced in the 11th edition of its Annual Report released today. Published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, the 2024 report analyzes more than 3.7 million of those procedures and reflects data submitted between 2012-2023 from 1,447 institutions across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It marks an 18% growth in procedures from the previous year.

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Strong bones and joints are essential for overall quality of life. They enable us to perform daily tasks, participate in activities we enjoy and maintain independence as we age. For women going through menopause, preserving bone and joint health is particularly important, as the risk of osteoporosis and fractures increases significantly during this time.

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Nomination deadline: November 3, 2024

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) unveiled a refreshed Annual Meeting website to serve as an online hub for the world’s largest meeting of orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, allied health professionals and industry leaders, taking place in San Diego March 10-14, 2025. The comprehensive new site provides a better way for the musculoskeletal health community to plan their experience of premier education, innovation and collaboration in person, under one roof, unlike any other educational event.

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an update to the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which replaces the previous edition from 2016.

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This May, OrthoInfo.org, the authoritative and trusted source on bone and joint health, is joining organizations across the country to raise awareness about prevention strategies that can help reduce one’s risk of developing osteoporosis.

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In adolescent athletes who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the younger the athlete at the time of primary ACLR and an earlier return to sport (RTS) were significantly associated with an increased rate of secondary ACL injuries, according to new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

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Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulder, resulting in difficulty of movement in the shoulder. It affects 2-5% of the population, typically those between 40 and 60 years of age. People with diabetes and hypothyroidism are at an increased risk.

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Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America, and with its increased popularity, the number of associated injuries has also risen.

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With the growing popularity of large language model (LLM) chatbots, a type of artificial intelligence (AI) used by ChatGPT, Google Bard and BingAI, it is important to outline the accuracy of musculoskeletal health information they provide.

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As the use of robotic assistance in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has grown, there has been limited research looking at whether it improved the risk of revision.

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Ozempic and Wegovy, which both contain the active ingredient semaglutide, have received recent attention in the media and on social platforms for its effectiveness in supporting weight loss. Ozempic, which is approved for people with Type 2 diabetes, has now become a widely accepted choice for weight loss, and Wegovy was approved in 2021 for long-term weight management.

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According to new data presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), sports injuries in seniors have increased significantly from 55,684 in 2012 to 93,221 in 2021 in the United States with significant differences in the types of activities and injuries.

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The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, published its 2023 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes today.

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Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are utilized to improve and assess the quality of care provided by orthopaedic surgeons to their patients. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recognizes the significance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in treatment plans and value analyses. To facilitate the effective implementation of PROMs in orthopaedics, the AAOS has developed a portfolio of tools and resources as part of its "PROMs in Practice" initiative.