For course details, schedule, faculty list and more, click here. 

Welcome to the AAOS course on Orthopaedic Infections. This two-day virtual 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.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: Members attend for free!

Description 

Primary elbow osteoarthritis is a functionally disabling condition primarily affecting middle-aged men engaged in manual labor, weightlifting, or throwing. Total elbow arthroplasty is particularly limiting for this population given its lifelong lifting restrictions and long-term complication and revision rates. This webinar reviews the full spectrum of joint-preserving options for such patients. Attention will be given to evaluation of the arthritic elbow, including assessment of blocks to motion, ulnar nerve pathology, and the respective roles of radiographs and CT in staging disease and surgical planning. Discussion will include nonoperative management and its limits, followed by a comparison of arthroscopic and open osteocapsular arthroplasty, including indications, surgical approaches (Outerbridge-Kashiwagi, lateral column, and medial "over-the-top"), reported outcomes, and complication profiles. Particular attention will be paid to ulnar nerve management and delayed-onset ulnar neuritis, a known complication following surgical management. Finally, discussion will conclude around salvage options for advanced disease and guidance on setting realistic patient expectations regarding motion gains and disease progression over time.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Perform a thorough history and physical examination of patients with osteoarthritis of the elbow and understand how to use X-ray and advanced imaging for staging and preoperative planning.
2. Describe the evidence supporting operative versus non-operative management of elbow arthritis and recognize appropriate indications for operative intervention.
3. Compare arthroscopic and open osteocapsular arthroplasty with respect to indications, expected outcomes, and potential complications, and identify appropriate indications for concomitant ulnar nerve management.
4. Identify patients who are appropriate candidates for salvage procedures such as interpositional arthroplasty and arthrodesis as an alternative to total elbow arthroplasty.

Webinar Director

Eric Wagner, MD, FAAOS

Co-Authors

Dennis DeBernardis, DO, Tej Joshi, MD, Mandeep Virk, MD, FAAOS

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.

For course details, schedules, faculty list and more, click here.

Same-day discharge after total joint arthroplasty is transforming orthopaedic care. This two-day virtual course (Oct. 19 & Oct. 21 from 6-9 p.m. CST) equips you and your team with a proven framework to develop or refine an outpatient joint replacement program safely, efficiently, and successfully.

Learn how to design and implement a high-quality same-day discharge model tailored to your institution or practice. Explore key elements, including:

• Critical pathway options and protocols
• Essential safety and patient selection considerations
• Operational best practices and team coordination
• Evolving CMS rules and reimbursement changes

Join leading experts and take home your complete “playbook” for building a Lean and Mean Center of Excellence in joint replacement.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: Members attend for free!

Description

Robotics, navigation, artificial intelligence, and digital planning are rapidly changing arthroplasty—but how should orthopaedic training evolve with them?
This session explores what residents need to learn today to prepare for a surgical environment that will continue to change throughout their careers. Participants will consider how programs can introduce robotics and AI without creating technology dependence, preserve foundational surgical judgment, address disparities in access to advanced platforms, and determine which competencies should be expected of every graduating resident.
The discussion will also examine the implications for faculty development, fellowship training, and residency curriculum design as emerging technologies become increasingly integrated into clinical practice. Attendees will leave with practical considerations for preparing trainees not simply to use today's technology, but to critically evaluate and adapt to the technologies they will encounter throughout their careers.

Learning Objectives

• Identify emerging applications of robotics, navigation, digital planning, and artificial intelligence that are influencing arthroplasty practice and training.
• Evaluate approaches for integrating technology-assisted techniques into resident education while maintaining proficiency in foundational surgical principles and conventional techniques.
• Examine strategies for providing meaningful technology exposure to residents across programs with varying access to robotic and navigation platforms.
• Assess the educational benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations associated with AI-assisted learning and surgical planning.
• Define core competencies residents may need to enter practice prepared for continued advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and digitally enabled orthopaedic care.

Co-Directors

Ahmed Emara, MD, and Aneesh Samineni, MD

Faculty

Martin Roche, MD

Join the conversation on how residency programs can embrace innovation while preparing future orthopaedic surgeons for an increasingly technology-driven operating room.

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

Digital musculoskeletal therapy companies now sit between millions of patients and orthopaedic care, sold directly to employers and health plans as a lower-cost alternative to in-person treatment. This final webinar in the AAOS Digital Health series maps the commercial landscape: who the major players are, what they actually deliver, how they are paid, and what the independent evidence does and does not show. Eric Swart and Ray Hwang examine how these programs reshape referral patterns and what surgeons are already seeing in their own practices. The session closes on the practical question of whether digital MSK is a threat to orthopaedic practice, a partnership opportunity, or both, and what surgeons and the Academy should do next.

Learning Obejctives

1. Describe the major categories of commercial digital MSK programs, including how they are structured, who purchases them, and how they generate revenue.
2. Evaluate the current evidence base for digital MSK therapy outcomes, including independent assessments, and distinguish where that evidence is strong from where it is thin.
3. Anticipate the effect of digital MSK programs on orthopaedic referral patterns and identify practical options for surgeons and practices to compete, partner, or engage.

Director

Eric Swart, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Raymond Hwang, 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.