Enhance your trauma expertise with both operative and nonoperative strategies that will keep you at the forefront of care during on-call duties. This highly anticipated virtual course is a must-attend event! Leading experts will present the latest evidence, paired with valuable technical tips, on managing common fractures and traumatic injuries.

This one-day, case-driven course is designed to optimize your learning experience. It combines flexible pre-recorded lectures that you can watch at your convenience, along with live, interactive small-group case discussions and debrief sessions.

Gain up-to-date knowledge on upper and lower extremity fracture fixation, as well as insights into complication management, clinical outcomes, and more!

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: members attend for FREE! 

Description

Hand Infections are common yet can be devastating. The surgeon must be vigilant about proper surgical and medical treatment. Severe infections with soft tissue and bone compromise are discussed along with mimickers of pyogenic infections. 

Learning Objectives

• Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to describe typical, atypical, and mimickers of infections about the hand and upper limb
• Upon completion of this course, the participant will have learned about the most common surgical techniques for addressing infections
• Upon completion of this course, the participant will have learned about treatments of severe infections with bone and soft tissue loss 

Director

Rick Tosti, MD

Faculty

Erin Ohliger, MD, Omri Ayalon, MD, Abhiram Bhashyam, MD, Ryan Schmucker, MD

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: members attend for FREE!

Description

Join us for an in-depth look at the latest advances in managing complex meniscal injuries. This webinar will cover cutting-edge updates on treating meniscal root tears and managing meniscal extrusion, explore the impact of medial meniscus ramp tears on ACL reconstruction with tips for optimized diagnosis, and review effective repair techniques for radial meniscus tears, including the hashtag and transtibial tunnel approaches. Ideal for orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists aiming to stay at the forefront of meniscal repair strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Review current updates on the treatment of meniscal root tears and concurrent management of meniscal extrusion
• Understand the roles of medial meniscus ramp tears on an ACL reconstruction and how to optimize the diagnosis of ramp tears
• Recognize how to repair radial meniscus tears using the hashtag and transtibial tunnel techniques

Director

Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD, FAAOS 

Faculty

Christopher M. LaPrade, MD, Christopher M. Larson, MD, FAAOS, Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit! 

Register to attend live or receive a link to the recording.

Description

The Blue Cross Blue Shield System agreed to a groundbreaking settlement with providers, including physicians, hospitals and ASCs, in late 2024. Part of the settlement is monetary and AAOS members are eligible to submit claims. The other part of the settlement requires major changes to the way the BCBS system operates. Join us to learn more about the changes coming to your practice soon.

Learning Objectives

- Learn about how you and the facilities at which you practice can submit claims for a share of the $2.8 billion settlement fund.
- Understand coming changes to BCBS system operations that will impact your practice: removal of geographic requirements that hinder competition AND improvements to the Blue Card system that facilitates claims processing between Blue companies.

Director

Suzette Song, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Patrick Sheehan, JD, Whatley Kallas and Tucker Brown, JD, Whatley Kallas

Spend the Day with Board-Certified Academy Fellows to Strengthen Your Case Submissions and Defenses
Join us for an intensive, hands-on session designed to enhance your case preparation, presentation skills, and defense strategies for the Part II exam. Gain valuable insights into the exam’s expectations through:

• Faculty-led Case Preparation Instruction
• Tips for Handling Complex or Complicated Cases
• Examples of Effective Case Presentations
• Interactive Q&A Discussions

During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with fellowship-trained faculty to:

• Present Challenging Cases: Present two challenging cases in a mock oral exam setting, where you’ll experience different questioning techniques, receive candid feedback, identify common pitfalls, and develop strategies to strengthen your defense.
• Review Case Documentation: Receive detailed feedback on your case notes, documents, and images, ensuring your documentation meets exam standards and expectations.
• Identify Areas for Improvement: Leverage faculty feedback and insights to fine-tune your case presentation approach and enhance your overall exam strategy.

Each participant is guaranteed time to present or review two cases, but please have three cases prepared in case additional time allows for extra reviews.

Your Final Shot at ABOS Success – Get Expert Answers Before Exam Day!

Description: Join us for this high-yield, last-chance opportunity tailored for orthopaedic residents preparing for the 2025 ABOS board exam. This interactive webinar features a panel of expert faculty alongside recently board-certified surgeons from the 2023 and 2024 cohorts who will share their firsthand insights and strategies for success.

Get answers to your most pressing questions, hear what to expect on exam day, and gain practical advice on how to fine-tune your final weeks of preparation. Whether you're looking to clarify key concepts or calm pre-exam nerves, this session is designed to help you feel more confident and focused as the big day approaches.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with those who’ve been in your shoes—register today! 

Learning Objectives:

• Gain practical tips and study strategies from recently board-certified orthopaedic surgeons who successfully navigated the ABOS board exam in 2023 and 2024.
• Ask personalized questions and clarify last-minute concerns with expert faculty to boost confidence ahead of the 2025 exam.
• Understand the exam structure, timing, and common pitfalls to develop a focused and effective final preparation plan.

Co-Directors: Vidyadhar Upasani, MD, FAAOS, and Youssra Marjoua, MD

Faculty: Patrick Curran, MD, Armin Arshi, MD, Srikanth N. Divi, MD, FAAOS 

If you have registered to participate in the Part II course, you will be auto enrolled and receive complimentary registration into the webinar.  

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: members attend for FREE! 

Description

Wrist arthrosis is common but has a variety of presentations in a diverse range of patients. The chosen technique is often optimized to fit the patient’s demand and expectations. This instructional course is aimed at describing contemporary solutions for wrist arthrosis including wrist denervation, partial and total fusions, proximal row carpectomy with and with interposition, and total wrist arthroplasty.

Learning Objectives

• Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to describe relevant innervation of the wrist and general patterns of arthrosis.  
• Upon completion of this course, the participant will have learned about the most common surgical techniques for addressing the variety of patterns of wrist arthrosis.
• Upon completion of this course, the participant will have learned about motion sparing options such as total wrist arthroplasty and interposition arthroplasty.  

Director

Rick Tosti, MD

Faculty

Maureen OShaugnessy, MD, Tyler Pidgeon, MD, Carl Harper, MD 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.
 

Whether you're gearing up for the MOC recertification exam or simply seeking a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in orthopaedics, this is your all-in-one resource!

Boost your confidence and review the essential content you need to succeed on the MOC exam with this virtual prep package. Delivered by expert faculty, the evidence-based, in-depth lectures are tailored to focus on the key material you'll be tested on. Refresh your knowledge and stay up-to-date on recent developments across all areas of orthopaedics.

With the program scheduled well over two months before the exam window closes, you'll have time to establish a solid preparation foundation, pinpoint areas for improvement, and refine your study strategy. Plus, take advantage of live virtual sessions with faculty to ask questions, seek clarification, and dive deeper into challenging topics.
 

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: members attend for FREE! 

Description

Join us for an engaging and insightful webinar that dives into the art of critically evaluating literature, with a special focus on JAAOS articles. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned expert, this session will empower you to assess key research from multiple career stages. Gain essential skills for dissecting complex studies, understanding current trends in orthopaedic foot and ankle literature, and enhancing your ability to contribute meaningfully to journal club discussions.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify optimal ways to review journal articles in preparation for journal club presentations
2. Understand nuances of current literature in orthopaedic foot and ankle arena
3. Understand how to best identify strengths and weakness of a given paper and critically evaluate and discuss their findings with confidence

Director

Amiethab Aiyer, MD

Tie in key takeaways from a recent podcast episode related to this topic, giving you a real-world connection to the skills you're learning.

Refer to Episode 17: JAAOS/Orthomentor Journal Club: Evaluating Resident Selection and Impacts of Mentorship.

https://journals.lww.com/jaaos/pages/podcastepisodes.aspx?podcastid=3 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit! 

Description

The importance of improving the delivery of osteoporosis bone health care and fracture prevention counseling to patients is clear. However, the time involved counseling patients has previously not been accounted for or reimbursed separately.

The Coding, Coverage and Reimbursement Committee (CCRC) and the Health Care Systems Committee (HCSC) have identified how to capture the work involved in these services and optimize reimbursement with the use of existing CPT codes, as well as improve delivery of osteoporosis bone health care and fracture prevention counseling.

Learning Objectives

This webinar will discuss optimizing reimbursement for osteoporosis counseling with CPT codes.

The aim of this coding method would align incentives for physicians to have explicit conversations with patients about osteoporosis care and to document those conversations as well as create a digital marker for patients felt to be at risk for future fractures.

Co-Directors

Eric Swart, MD and Noah M. Raizman, MD

We hope you can join us!

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

Welcome to the AAOS course on Orthopaedic Infections. This two-day course is designed for the practicing orthopaedic surgeon to get an update on the latest techniques to prevent, diagnose and treat surgical site infections. 

The course is structured into several focused modules, beginning with an introduction to musculoskeletal infections, discussing current challenges with diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. This is followed by an exploration of the latest techniques for prevention of such infections, with case-based sessions.  Additional modules will focus on implant-related infections, through debate and discussion surrounding evaluation and management of fracture-related and prosthetic joint infections. This course will also address other common conditions such as diabetic foot infections, management strategies for native septic arthritis, as well as a dedicated session on microbiology and antibiotic management. Ancillary topics such as past, present, and future directions of orthopedic imaging as well as both infection mimics and infections in the immunocompromised host will be presented. Finally, the course will explore upcoming advancements with short presentations on innovative topics, including the use of bacteriophage and SPY, amongst others. By the completion of this course, you will improve your ability to manage complexities and challenges linked with musculoskeletal infections. This course provides an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience aimed at fostering improved patient-centered care.

New models and environmental factors have increased the demand for same-day discharge following total joint arthroplasty. This comprehensive virtual course, spanning multiple days, equips you and your team with the knowledge and strategies needed to meet this demand, providing a "playbook" for safely implementing an outpatient program within your institution or practice.

You will explore key components such as important considerations, pathway options, protocols, and evolving CMS regulations.

Through live-streamed lectures and interactive panel discussions, the faculty will share their successful experiences of transitioning procedures to the outpatient setting, prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction. Join us from the comfort of your home or office and engage in Q&A discussions with the faculty.

This critical training and review helps you gain clarity on the IME and QME report creation process - a valuable skill rarely taught in residency programs. Evolve your skills in patient history and examination, IME/QME report writing, cross-examination and more. Training includes faculty critique of actual IME/QME reports.

Effectively combine the clinical and non-clinical elements of workers' compensation

This distinctive and hands-on course will help you enhance your approach to managing both the medical and non-medical aspects of workers’ compensation cases. Delve into the latest legal, administrative, ethical, and insurance challenges within your cases and discover strategies for addressing them.

With new topics and expert instructors, gain updated insights into causation, diagnosis, and treatment options to improve outcomes for work-related injuries and illnesses. Learn proven methods for utilization review, causation analysis, report writing, medical liability, depositions, and patient communication skills.