The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) was held from March 2 to 6 in New Orleans. The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, with presentations focusing on joint fractures, osteoarthritis, other musculoskeletal injuries, and factors impacting the outcomes of joint replacement procedures.
During the meeting, Virginia orthopedic surgeon Wilford K. Gibson, M.D., was announced as the new AAOS president. "AAOS is strongest when we work together to engage our members, serve our profession, and advocate for our patients," Gibson said in a statement. "I look forward to leading with a service-driven mindset that strengthens our culture, amplifies our collective voice, and advances excellence in musculoskeletal care."
AAOS: Early Youth Sport Specialization Tied to Hip Issues in Young Adulthood
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Repetitive stress from early single-sport specialization is associated with increases in hip problems and surgery in young adulthood, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 2 to 6 in New Orleans.
AAOS: 2017 to 2023 Saw Surge in E-Bike Injuries in Youth
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- E-bike injuries requiring trauma activation dramatically increased among youth from 2017 to 2023, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 2 to 6 in New Orleans.
AAOS: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Increases Five-Year Risk for Osteoporosis
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes and obesity is independently associated with a significantly increased five-year risk for osteoporosis, gout, and osteomalacia compared with nonuse, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 2 to 6 in New Orleans.
AAOS: Greater QOL, Higher Satisfaction Seen With Robotic-Assisted TKA
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty is associated with higher satisfaction and greater improvement in quality of life than conventional total knee arthroplasty, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 2 to 6 in New Orleans.
AAOS: Complications More Likely With Pre-TKA Testosterone Replacement Therapy Use
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Testosterone replacement therapy before total knee arthroplasty is associated with an increased risk for medical and periprosthetic complications, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 2 to 6 in New Orleans.