AAOS Now, April 2026
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Bringing lower extremity arthroscopy into the office setting
For patients with persistent ankle or knee pain, evaluation no longer always requires a trip to the operating room.
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Aspirin for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after hip and knee arthroplasty is not one-size-fits-all
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains one of the most important — and debated — complications following total hip and knee arthroplasty.
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Beyond the socket: Advancements in lower limb osseointegration may offer stronger recovery following amputation
Recent advancements have seen massive strides in how doctors connect OI patients to their surrounding environment, addressing the unique biomechanics of a direct skeletal prosthetic attachment.
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Sound Off: Sirens, blackouts, and trauma
In October 2005, I traveled to Prishtina, Kosovo, to participate in my second mission trip. Hearing stories from Kosovars and seeing the scars of war-related devastation had a profound impact on my worldview.
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Hand surgery in the office setting: what is possible and reasonable in 2026?
Five years ago, a 70-year-old mechanic with a 60-degree composite small finger due to Dupuytren’s contracture would have been scheduled for surgery in the operating room, likely with general anesthesia or sedation.