American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Meet our April Fellowship Member of the Month, Graham Cohen, DO! As an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellow at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Cohen utilizes JAAOS, JAAOS Podcasts, ACCELERATE, and webinars to stay up to date with the latest in orthopaedics. Did you know Dr. Cohen changed his career path from finance to medicine while studying abroad in London during his senior year of college? The best advice he received was that “growth occurs when you intentionally push beyond your perceived limitations.” To learn more about Dr. Cohen, click here: https://bit.ly/3FRJUpV

Celebrating #AAOS2025 #OVT Awards! Total #Hip #Arthroplasty with #Femoral Shortening and Rotational #Osteotomy by Direct Anterior Approach in CROWE IV Hip Patients: https://bit.ly/4l4bnor 1700 #surgicaltechnique videos! IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli #OVTFridays #CME #THA

📊 What’s the most valuable benefit of participating in the AAOS Registry Program?   The AAOS Registry Program offers incredible opportunities to advance orthopaedic care. We’d love to hear your perspective!

#AAOS2025 wasn’t just a meeting. It was a reunion of minds, mentors, and all of Skeletoni's friends. From the first badge pickup to the final Pickleball match, this year’s event brought together the best in orthopaedics: 🦴 Groundbreaking education 🦴 Hands-on surgical training 🦴 Emerging technologies redefining patient care 🦴 And—most importantly—the people who make it all matter Keep building what started here. If a conversation sparked something new—or brought an old connection back to life—follow up!

From exciting new features and endless education, #AAOS2025 made an impact. Don’t miss out on a deeper dive into the key takeaways and highlights. Read on to see why AAOS remains the ultimate orthopaedic experience for all specialties!

As March comes to a close, we reflect and celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by honoring some incredible trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations of women in orthopaedics. ⭐ Dr. Ruth Jackson – The first woman to be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and to join the AAOS (1937), and namesake of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS). ⭐Dr. Marian Sloane – The first woman to publish (5) scholarly articles in orthopaedic surgery (1937), the first licensed female orthopaedic surgeon in the state of New York, and the first Jewish female orthopaedic surgeon in the United States. ⭐Dr. Jacquelin Perry – One of the first women to be certified by the ABOS (1955), a revolutionary in the treatment of polio, founder of what is now known as the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, and namesake of The Perry Initiative. ⭐Dr. Mary Sherman – The first woman to be elected to The American Orthopaedic Association (1954), the first female ABOS oral examiner, and internationally known for her treatment of and research on bone cancer. ⭐Dr. Liebe Diamond – The first female orthopaedic resident and fourteenth woman to be certified by the ABOS (1957), the first president of RJOS (1983) and co-founder of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) (1971). ⭐Dr. Kristy Weber – First female president of AAOS (2019), and past president of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and RJOS. Their passion, innovation, and leadership have inspired countless other surgeons to follow in their footsteps. #WeAreAllOrtho

Did you know that data on 4 million+ hip and knee replacement procedures has been entered into the AAOS American Joint Replacement Registry (#AJRR) to date? Thank you to the #HospitalLeaders, #OrthoSurgeons & #HealthcareAdmin who are actively participating! Want to start using this data to improve patient outcomes, identify opportunities for practice improvement and address gaps in care? Learn how to get started: https://bit.ly/4c4wJha

📣 We’re at it again! The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/AAOS Clinical Research Gaps Fund is seeking investigator-initiated research proposals that address clinical gaps in healing, repair or diagnostics through devices, biologics or technology. Apply by June 17! https://bit.ly/4iDGoxV

Celebrating the #AAOS2025 #OVT Award Winners! Direct Anterior #TotalHip #Arthroplasty Through #Bikini-Style Incision: https://bit.ly/4hyHbPf View this and 1700 #surgicaltechnique videos today! #OVTFridays #CME #THA

Elevate your career with AAOS Courses. Participate in interactive, live learning opportunities without the travel. Learn from world-class faculty, participate in live Q&A sessions, virtually-network with faculty and colleagues via breakout sessions, earn CME credit, and much more. Swipe through to explore what’s coming up! Whether you're looking to prepare for boards, maintain certification, or expand your knowledge, these courses offer invaluable insights for every orthopaedic professional. https://bit.ly/4jbuifj