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The AAOS is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists and your trusted source for orthopaedic information.

 Rosemont, IL
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Joined April 2009
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Residents! Preparing for the OITE means putting in long hours, but recovery matters too. Hear how orthopaedic surgeons decompress after challenging cases and why stepping away can be just as important as staying focused.
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Get to know Mahmood Qoqandi, MD, our International Member of the Month! Dr. Qoqandi's interest in orthopaedics and spine surgery began at a young age after watching his older brother experience a lumbar disc herniation. Learn more: bit.ly/4dV3yzB
Two medical professionals are performing a surgical procedure in an operating room. They are wearing surgical gowns, masks, and caps. The room is filled with medical equipment and monitors.

ALT Two medical professionals are performing a surgical procedure in an operating room. They are wearing surgical gowns, masks, and caps. The room is filled with medical equipment and monitors.

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What is osteopenia, and how is it different than osteoporosis? Orthopaedic oncology and women's MSK health expert Kimberly Templeton, MD, FAAOS, explains. #OrthoInfo #WorldOsteoporosisDay @otatrauma
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We are a partner of the #OsteoporosisActionNetwork & proud to help reshape the future of osteoporosis through education&advocacy #StandBoneStrong @Amgen @TheAACE @ACRheum @aoa1887 @ASBMR @aoa1887 @bonehealthBHOF @TheEndoSociety @FF_Network @Densitometry @SpineHealthFdn @OsteoNM
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The OrthoDome® experience doesn't end when Annual Meeting does. Watch OrthoDome® videos on OVT, including Arthrex Knee Cartilage Restoration: Better With BIO™, presented by Dr. Travis Maak at #AAOS2026: bit.ly/4yH5kff @Arthrex @TravisMaakMD #OVTFridays
A cross-sectional illustration showcases the inner structure of a bone at the bottom, highlighting a spongy red area and a dense outer layer. Above, there are three circular insets displaying close-ups: one of a joint with cartilage, another of a ball-and-socket joint, and a third of vertebral bones. The image is part of a YouTube video, as indicated by the playback bar and timer beneath.

ALT A cross-sectional illustration showcases the inner structure of a bone at the bottom, highlighting a spongy red area and a dense outer layer. Above, there are three circular insets displaying close-ups: one of a joint with cartilage, another of a ball-and-socket joint, and a third of vertebral bones. The image is part of a YouTube video, as indicated by the playback bar and timer beneath.

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Residents! Whether you’re studying hard for the OITE or heading into the OR, everyone has a playlist that keeps them focused. Hear what orthopaedic surgeons are listening to, from hip hop to reggaeton to pop. 🎵 What’s on your playlist?
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Make outpatient total joint #arthroplasty safer and more efficient. Join the virtual AAOS course, Oct. 19 & 21, for strategies to improve patient selection, streamline workflows and support same-day discharge. View schedule & register: bit.ly/4dwiUKF
A promotional banner for a virtual event titled "Build an Efficient Same-Day Discharge Joint Replacement Center of Excellence." It takes place on October 19 and 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. CT. There's a red "Register Now" button. Background features abstract circular patterns.

ALT A promotional banner for a virtual event titled "Build an Efficient Same-Day Discharge Joint Replacement Center of Excellence." It takes place on October 19 and 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. CT. There's a red "Register Now" button. Background features abstract circular patterns.

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What changes can be made in the OR for ergonomic considerations? For latest episode of the AAOS Career Podcast, Ellen Lutnick, MD, is joined by Ronald Navarro, MD, FAAOS, to talk about occupational MSK problems and how ergonomics contribute. Watch here: bit.ly/3TzLunl
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Meet Chibuzo Akalonu, MD, our Candidate Member of the Month! Dr. Akalonu's productivity trick: "Do the important things early in the morning. Anything that requires uninterrupted focus, I do before the day starts." Learn more: bit.ly/4hwItfw
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PGY-5s, we know your to-do list is a mile long, but the AAOS Launchpad program is here to help. Gain access to near-peer coaching, webinars, Board exam prep, and much more to support your journey through fellowship and into practice. Apply now! bit.ly/3Uvxifu
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🦴 Hip and back problems are often connected. In a recent @AAOS1 Now article, University Orthopedics’ Dr. Alan Daniels explains why collaboration between hip and spine specialists is essential to planning care. Read more: aaos.org/aaosnow/2026/sep/cl… #UOI #SpineCare
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Honored to be faculty for the Oct 8-9 AAOS / MSIS Present: Orthopaedic Infectious Diseases Course. This is a must-attend virtual event! Register now!! aaos.org/education/courses/2… @AAOS1 @MSISorg #Orthopedics #orthotwitter #orthopaedics
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🗣️ Residents! As you prepare for this year's OITE, hear what orthopaedic surgeons wish they knew during residency. From enjoying the process to finding balance and making the most of every case, these are lessons that extend far beyond exam day.
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A strong medical opinion matters—but so does your ability to explain and defend it. These virtual courses prepare you for both: Expert Witness (Nov. 5) and Workers’ Comp & MSK Injuries (Nov. 6-7). 👉 View agendas & register: bit.ly/4rYfyWM
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Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper suffered a likely Achilles tendon tear on Sunday and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. We don't yet know whether he'll undergo surgery. Learn about treatment of Achilles tears at #OrthoInfo: bit.ly/3XT9S2u @AOFAS #Orthotwitter
Side-by-side illustrations showing the different areas where an Achilles tendon tear can occur, at its attachment point on the calcaneus, and in the middle of the tendon.

ALT Side-by-side illustrations showing the different areas where an Achilles tendon tear can occur, at its attachment point on the calcaneus, and in the middle of the tendon.

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Meet Seth Carder, MD, our Resident Member of the Month! Dr. Carder shared how AAOS has supported him: "AAOS has been an invaluable anchor throughout my training, especially as I transition from residency into fellowship planning." Learn more: bit.ly/4rAPtN7
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The OrthoDome® experience doesn’t end with Annual Meeting. Watch OrthoDome® videos on OVT, including Zimmer Biomet OsseoFit® Stemless with Alliance™ Glenoid, presented by Dr. Anand Murthi at #AAOS2026: bit.ly/4haYKrH @zimmerbiomet #OVTFridays
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Your plans for #AAOS2027 can start now. Book your hotel, save the dates and get ready for four days of orthopaedic education, connections and community in Las Vegas. Registration opens November 2. bit.ly/4iObGoE
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We need your feedback! Take the AAOS Member Value & Satisfaction Survey (MVAS) before October 2 to make your voice heard. Take the survey here: bit.ly/3Sh3BOB
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Introducing Olivia Thomas, MD, our Fellowship Member of the Month! Fun fact: Dr. Thomas has unilateral brachydactyly type D of her left thumb, a very hand-esque description for one thumb being shorter than the other. Learn more: bit.ly/4yWBunq
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