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The goal of giving antibiotics prior to incision is to allow enough time for the antibiotic to diffuse into the tissues and to develop optimal concentrations of antibiotics in the body. The CDC has ...

Log in at video.aaos.org to view the Orthopaedic Video Theater collection, and discover more ways to submit videos and get published faster! Surgical Insights: Sports ...

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Each month, we recognize a Member of the Month in each Membership category in order to display the diverse accomplishments of our Members, and for you to get to know and connect with your peers.

You are entering webpages belonging to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which includes information and resources for Association advocacy efforts and the Political Action Committee of ...

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Solo Practice Challenges Declining reimbursement Shrinking insurance provider networks Increased regulatory requirements Competition for patient base Impact of the Affordable Care Act The increase in ...

Partnerships and ProgramsThere are several partners, departments and programs that make up the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). To represent these collaborations, logo lockups are used ...

Evaulate your knowledge of basic science and common reconstructive issues about the knee and hip. 100 multiple-choice questions, 10 SAE Credits. AAHKS/AAOS Anesthesia and Analgesia in Total Joint ...

Pitch your ideas first: Authors interested in publishing an article should email their ideas to Dennis Coyle, AAOS Now Publisher, at [email protected], before the start of the writing process.

The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) project is managed by an independent government contractor, the National Correct Coding Institute (NCCI). CCI edits deals with what services should be bundled into ...