American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Our Spring Meeting Program Co-Chair Jonathan Vigdorchik, spoke with Orthopedics This Week about what attendees can expect from this year's meeting like addressing the latest cutting-edge technology in the field of arthroplasty and discussing complex cases to get feedback from experts. Registration is still open - we hope you can join us in Scottsdale, May 1-3. https://lnkd.in/gSei7HJX

Are you interested in becoming a journal reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty or Arthroplasty Today? If so, this podcast is for you! In this recording, our journal editors discussed what it takes to be a great journal reviewer, how to get involved and why we review. Don't miss all the nuggets on how you can become an exceptional reviewer here https://lnkd.in/gWPMeDsn

Help us welcome R. Michael Meneghini, MD as the 2025-2026 #AAHKS President. Dr. Meneghini is the founder and #CEO of the Indiana Orthopedic Institute and Chief Market Development Officer for Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company. As a longtime devoted member of AAHKS, Dr. Meneghini has served on the Finance, Industry Relations and Fellowship Match Oversight Committees. He was also the 2020 Program Chair. Welcome Dr. Meneghini, we look forward to a wonderful year under your guidance and leadership!

Join us on Friday, March 14, in San Diego, California, for The Hip Society / The Knee Society / AAHKS Specialty Day programming at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2025 Annual Meeting. There's still time to register and secure your spot at Specialty Day! https://lnkd.in/gAwH7m2n

The British Hip Society recognizes #AAHKS as Guest Society for their Annual Scientific Meeting in Harrogate, England. AAHKS delegates - seen in image - spoke on outpatient arthroplasty, insights from #AJRR and AAHKS on hip surgery in 2025 and the latest technology used in hip surgery. Thanks once again, BHS for the platform and this amazing opportunity!

Last week, #AAHKS leaders met with 30 Congressional offices in a 2-day #advocacy action event focused on sustaining patient access to hip and knee care, health care consolidation issues and advocacy planning for the new Administration.

AAHKS President James I. Huddleston III, MD spoke with Orthopedics This Week about objective implant ratings. The approval of AJRR data to support manufacturer applications for 3- and 5-year benchmarks for THA, TKA and unicondylar knee replacements. Dr. Huddleston goes on to discuss the approval process and more. Click here to learn more https://lnkd.in/g4u3bbD3

Symposium topics for the 2025 AAHKS Spring Meeting were announced!! Join us and learn in small-group sessions on various topics such as 1. Current Controversies in TKA 2. Periprosthetic Joint Infection 3. Current Controversies in Primary THA 4. The Range of Knee Articulations - How and When We Use Them 5. And more........ Register and get more information here https://lnkd.in/g4gU-mQA

Want to present at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting? Starting March 3rd, you can submit an abstract for consideration. AAHKS is looking for cutting-edge, interactive, unpublished research. For more information, visit here https://lnkd.in/gFSEmP2u

A friendly reminder! The AAHKS Annual Meeting will be held EARLY this year. We'll be in the same great location but from October 23-26. Plan to join us for the premiere arthroplasty event of the year #AAHKS2025