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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Non-profit Organizations
Rosemont, IL 57,224 followers
About us
AAOS provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown into the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy serves over 39,000 members internationally. Members of the Academy, called fellows, are orthopaedists concerned with the diagnosis, care, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The orthopaedist's scope of practice includes disorders of the body's bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Fellows have completed four years of medical school and at least five years of an approved residency in orthopaedics. In addition, they must pass an oral and written examination, be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and submit to stringent membership review processes prior to admittance. Mission: Serving our profession to provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care. Vision: Keeping the world in motion through the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Core Values: •Excellence: Develop, encourage and reward the highest standards in all of our endeavors •Professionalism: Account for the highest professional, clinical and ethical standards to our peers, our patients and the public with integrity and transparency •Leadership: Champion the development and advancement of future leaders, through example, education and experience in our organization, our practices and the world •Collegiality: Embrace diversity and unity with our patients, our profession and our stakeholders •Lifelong Learning: Commit to professional education by advancing the science and art of orthopaedic medicine for the needs of our patients •Accountability: Maintain an efficient, nimble and fiscally accountable organization
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External link for American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Rosemont, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- continuing medical education, advocacy, research, association management, Quality, Publishing, and registries
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Primary
9400 W. Higgins Rd
Suite 500
Rosemont, IL 60018, US
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317 Massachusetts Ave NE
1st Floor
Washington, DC 20002, US
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9400 W Higgins Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018, US
Employees at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Updates
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Today on Orthopaedic Video Theater: Distal Femur #Nonunion Treated with Anterior Cortical #Allograft "Bone Plate" https://bit.ly/3Rn1KEH Explore 1600+ surgical technique videos today on OVT @lenoxhill @NorthwellHealth #orthopedictrauma #OVTFridays #education
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The time is now to invest in yourself... Take a moment to hear from our Social Media Ambassadors on how they prioritize their wellbeing to provide the best care for their patients. Join the conversation this #WorldMentalHealthDay & share how you care for your #MentalHealth! 💪 Special thanks to Alex Gu, Leigha Barbieri, Reinaldo Colon-Morillo, nicholas colyvas MD, FAAOS, David Fralinger, and Vani Sabesan for giving their time and sharing these insights with us.
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#LearnwithAAOS A 21-year-old woman presents 6 months after closed management of an isolated ulnar shaft fracture with persistent complaints of pain at the fracture site. Serial radiographs have demonstrated no progression toward union, and the most recent radiographs are shown in Figures 1 and 2. What is the most appropriate definitive treatment? 1. Short arm cast immobilization 2. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) 3. ORIF with iliac crest autograft 4. Resection of the infected segment, placement of an antibiotic spacer, and staged ORIF with autograft Explore AAOS exams and learning programs to earn #SAE and #CME credits: https://bit.ly/2IIlLV7
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🚨 NEW from AAOS Now: J. Mark Melhorn, MD, FAAOS, shares insights on “Updates and Enhancements for Musculoskeletal Impairment Evaluation.” https://bit.ly/3TQxMcD Dr. Melhorn is also the course director for the 26th Annual AAOS Workers’ Compensation and Musculoskeletal Injuries Course, happening virtually on Nov. 9. #AAOS #Orthopaedics #MusculoskeletalInjuries #WorkersCompensation #ContinuingEducation #OrthopaedicSurgeons
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Meet our October Emeritus Member of the Month, Beth M Dollinger, MD, FAAOS! Prior to retirement, she was an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Her advice to new members? “Always remember the 3 A’s. Affable Available, and Accountable Be nice to everyone, be available to your family, your community, your patients but most importantly to yourself. Be accountable to yourself in all things.” Fun fact – Dr. Dollinger is the only orthopaedic surgeon certified in Culinary Medicine! Learn more about Dr. Dollinger here: https://bit.ly/3ZN03F1
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📢 Calling all clinicians and clinician-scientists! Did you know you can submit hypotheses about AAOS registry data? To participate in data analysis collaboration through the AAOS Registry Analytics Institute® (RAI), please fill out the web-based #RAI Application by Nov. 15: https://bit.ly/4gWoE0g Let's advance orthopaedic research together!
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📺 We couldn’t have said it better FOX9. “These carpenters of the skeletal system are shattering stereotypes." View the full segment to see how the Hennepin Healthcare orthopaedic team is making a difference for patients and the field. #MembersInTheNews https://bit.ly/3YbfsOg
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Today on #OVT watch an Open #Osteochondral #Allograft Reconstruction of the Proximal #Humerus Using Custom #3DPrinted Cutting Guide https://bit.ly/3txInPG #orthopedics #OVTFridays #education