Earn CME and LEARN Online

Oct 22, 2020 | Education, Technology, Webinars

AAHKS launched a new online learning platform this week to provide a more streamlined, enhanced and customizable virtual learning experience for AAHKS members. AAHKS LEARN is a one-stop shop for the live and enduring educational materials that hip and knee surgeons...

THA Challenges Focus of Next FOCAL Webinar

Sep 17, 2020 | Education, FOCAL

As part of the monthly series of interactive webinars for adult reconstruction fellows and senior residents, the AAHKS FOCAL Committee presents, “Management of Intraoperative Complications in Total Hip Arthroplasty.” Scott M. Sporer, MD, MS, Erik N. Hansen, MD and...

FDA Holds Inaugural Infection Workshop

Aug 20, 2020 | Education

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has scheduled the first virtual Public Workshop, “Orthopedic Device-Related Infections” for November 13, 2020. AAHKS Research Committee Chair, Javad Parvizi, MD, worked with colleagues on the agenda and selecting faculty...

What is my hip replacement made of?

Jun 11, 2020 | Education, Patient Education

AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Chair, Brett R. Levine, MD, narrates the first in a series of videos for patients that provide clear explanation of topics in hip and knee replacement surgery. The video, “What is my hip replacement made of?” explains and shows the...

CAS 101 for Patients

May 14, 2020 | Education, Patient Education

This excerpt from a new article in the patient education library that covers the basics of computer assisted surgery: Historically, the majority of patients have been satisfied with their joint replacements using conventional methods. Technology is another tool that...