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Webinar: Who Needs Cement? The Debate over Cemented Femoral Fixation in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Monday, June 22, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Central Standard Time

Online

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit - members join for free!

Description

Optimal femoral fixation in total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains an area of active discussion, particularly in the older patient population. This interactive webinar features a faculty-led debate examining the advantages, limitations, and clinical considerations of cemented versus cementless (press-fit) femoral fixation in patients 75 years of age and older.

Expert faculty will present contrasting perspectives supported by current evidence, clinical experience, and national and international registry data, with a focused discussion on femoral failures and complication profiles in the elderly population. Through case-based examples and audience engagement, participants will gain practical insight into how patient factors—such as bone quality, fracture risk, comorbidities, and functional demands—should influence fixation choice.

This session is designed to move beyond dogma, equipping surgeons with a thoughtful, evidence-informed framework for fixation decision-making in this growing and often complex patient demographic.

Learning Objectives

Describe current femoral fixation options used in total hip arthroplasty, including indications, advantages, and limitations of cemented and cementless techniques.
Apply an evidence-based decision-making strategy to determine appropriate femoral fixation in patients aged 75 and older, incorporating patient-specific factors such as bone quality, fracture risk, and comorbidities.
Interpret current registry data related to femoral component failure, complications, and outcomes in elderly THA patients, and integrate these data into clinical practice.

Director

Matthew Deren, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Robert Molloy, MD, Nicolas Piuzzi, 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.

1.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

Webinar: Level the Playing Field with Smarter Payer Negotiations

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Central Standard Time

Online

This webinar is an AAOS benefit - join for free!

Description

Payer negotiations have grown increasingly complex as reimbursement methodologies evolve and pricing transparency pressures intensify. In this session, Christopher Triolo, MA, AT Ret, shares practical strategies gained from aggregating some of the nation’s largest orthopaedic practices to level the playing field.

Whether you are new to payer negotiations or seeking a more reliable approach, attendees will learn how to build clean, defensible data sets, align utilization with payer contract structures, and develop negotiation-ready proposals that protect and optimize practice economics. Attendees will gain real-world insights into payer behavior, market forces, and the analytics required to move from reactive discussions to proactive, data-driven negotiations.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the core data principles required to build accurate, defensible reimbursement models to maximize financial outcomes at both group and provider levels.
2. Analyze payer behavior and market forces, including Medicare drift and pricing transparency impacts.
3. Evaluate contract structures, including base year selection, service categories, and site-of-service differentials.
4. Develop structured, negotiation-ready proposals.

Webinar Director

Christopher W. Triolo, MA, AT Ret.

Stop reacting to payer contracts and start negotiating from a position of strength. Learn the data-driven strategies top orthopaedic practices are using to protect revenue and maximize reimbursement. Register now!

0.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

JAAOS Plus Webinar: Meniscal Transplantation—Update on Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Central Standard Time

Online

This webinar is an AAOS benefit: Attend for free!

Description

Meniscal tears are a very common clinical condition, often treated with surgery. While indications for meniscal repair are expanding, most meniscal tears are still treated with arthroscopic resection. Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is an evolving treatment option for young, active patients with symptomatic meniscal-deficient knees. There is a growing body of evidence for good long-term outcomes from MAT, although the long-term chondroprotective potential is still unproven. This article reviews the latest evidence regarding the indications, surgical techniques, complications, rehabilitation, and reported outcomes after MAT.

Learning Objectives

Review current indications for meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) and identify appropriate patient selection criteria for young, active individuals with meniscal deficiency.
Describe surgical techniques utilized in MAT, including key considerations that may impact graft success and patient outcomes.
Evaluate reported clinical outcomes and potential complications associated with MAT, based on the latest evidence.
Discuss postoperative rehabilitation strategies and the current understanding of long-term chondroprotective effects following meniscal transplantation.

Director

Jonathan N Grauer, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Robert H. Brophy, MD, FAAOS, Derrick M Knapik, MD, FAAOS, Matthew V Smith, MD, FAAOS, Matthew J Matava, MD, FAAOS

Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

1.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

Webinar: Midfoot Injuries in Elite Athletes

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Central Standard Time

Online

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit - members join for free!

Description

Navicular and Jones fractures are among the most common and clinically challenging foot injuries encountered in elite athletes. Appropriate diagnosis, treatment selection, and return-to-play decision-making are critical to optimizing outcomes while minimizing the risk of delayed union, nonunion, and reinjury. In this webinar, an internationally recognized faculty panel will review contemporary approaches to the management of navicular fractures and Jones fractures in high-performance athletes. Through expert presentations and case-based discussions, participants will explore treatment algorithms, surgical considerations, rehabilitation strategies, and real-world clinical scenarios that influence athlete recovery and return to competition.

Learning Objectives

Identify key clinical and imaging findings associated with navicular fractures and Jones fractures in elite athletes.
Assess current treatment strategies and surgical techniques used to optimize healing and athletic performance following navicular and Jones fractures.
Develop patient-specific management and return-to-sport plans based on fracture characteristics, athlete demands, and case-based clinical scenarios.

Director

Arianna Gianakos, DO (USA)

Faculty

James Calder, MD (UK), Gino Kerkhoffs, MD (Netherlands), Nick Strasser, MD (USA)

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.

1.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

AAOS Part II Board Preparation and Review Webinar: Last Chance to Ask Questions

Wednesday, July 08, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Central Standard Time

Online

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

Description

With the ABOS Part II Oral Examination beginning July 18th, this is your final opportunity to ask questions, clarify expectations, and sharpen your approach before exam day.

This high-impact, interactive session is designed specifically for candidates in the final stretch of preparation. Faculty will address common mistakes seen during oral exams, share practical strategies for presenting cases with confidence, and provide guidance on navigating challenging examiner questioning. Whether you need reassurance, refinement, or real-time answers to last-minute concerns, this session is built to help you walk into the exam focused and prepared.

If you’re sitting for Part II this July, this is your last chance to gain clarity before you step into the room.
Bring your toughest questions. Leave with confidence.

Learning Objectives

Outline the structure and expectations of the ABOS Part II Oral Examination, including common pitfalls candidates encounter.
Apply effective strategies for case presentation, including organization of surgical logs and articulation of clinical reasoning.
Demonstrate techniques for responding to examiner questioning, particularly in high-pressure or complex scenarios.
Identify last-minute preparation strategies to strengthen confidence and optimize performance in the weeks leading up to the oral exam.

Co-Directors:

Vidyadhar Upasani, MD, FAAOS and Youssra Marjoua, MD

Faculty

Barkha Chhabra, MD, FAAOS and David Knowles, MD

Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

1.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

AAOS Maintenance of Certification and General Orthopaedic Review Course

Friday, July 10, 2026 - Saturday, July 11, 2026 Central Standard Time

Online

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

JAAOS Plus Webinar: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/ASSH Clinical Practice Guideline Summary Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Central Standard Time

Online

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

Description

Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in adult patients (≥18 years of age). The scope of this guideline addresses the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and contains nine recommendations to assist orthopaedic surgeons and all qualified clinicians managing patients presenting with signs and symptoms which may be attributable to carpal tunnel syndrome based on the best current available evidence. It is also intended to serve as an information resource for professional healthcare practitioners, health services researchers, and developers of practice guidelines and recommendations. In addition to providing pragmatic practice recommendations, this guideline also highlights gaps in the literature and informs areas for future research and quality measure development.

Learning Objectives

Review the evidence-based recommendations outlined in the AAOS/ASSH Clinical Practice Guideline for the diagnosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome in adult patients.
Apply current best evidence to the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting with signs and symptoms consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Compare the benefits, limitations, and supporting evidence for both nonoperative and operative treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Identify gaps in the existing literature and discuss opportunities for future research, quality improvement initiatives, and guideline development related to carpal tunnel syndrome care.

Webinar Director

Eric Wagner, MD, FAAOS

Webinar Faculty

Lauren Shapiro, MD, MS, FAAOS and Robin Kamal, MD, FAAOS

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.

1.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

Webinar: Bone Health Optimization in Elective Orthopedic Surgery

Monday, July 20, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Central Standard Time

Online

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

Description

Building on foundational concepts from Part I, this case based webinar will focus on practical strategies to optimize bone health in patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery. Faculty will discuss the impact of osteoporosis on surgical outcomes and highlight efficient approaches for preoperative screening and perioperative management. Through real-world insights and clinical guidance, attendees will gain tools to better identify at-risk patients and implement strategies that support improved outcomes.

Learning Objectives

Assess the impact of osteoporosis on outcomes in elective orthopedic surgery
Implement practical strategies for preoperative osteoporosis screening in surgical candidates
Incorporate appropriate perioperative medical management for patients with osteoporosis

Director

Paul Anderson, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Brett Freedman, MD and Emily Stein, MD

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.

1.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

Southern Orthopaedic Association's 43rd Annual Meeting

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026 Central Standard Time

The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV White Sulphur Springs, WV

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

Webinar: Bone, Not Bankart: Latarjet Indications, Techniques, Rehabilitation in 2026

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Central Standard Time

Online

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit - members join for free!

Description

Recurrent anterior shoulder instability remains a common and challenging problem, particularly in young active patients and collision athletes. While isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair can be effective in select low-risk patients, failure rates rise in the presence of risk factors such as high-demand sport participation and unrecognized or underappreciated bone loss. This webinar provides a practical, evidence-informed framework for selecting the right procedure—contrasting isolated Bankart repair with Bankart–remplissage and coracoid transfer (Latarjet)—and then focuses on executing Latarjet surgery safely and reproducibly.

The session begins with an overview of outcomes and failure patterns following isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair, setting the stage for contemporary decision-making. Faculty will then review indications and trade-offs of Latarjet versus Bankart–remplissage, with special emphasis on collision athletes, return-to-play considerations, and technical pearls for open Latarjet. The program transitions to a step-by-step discussion of arthroscopic Latarjet technique, highlighting key operative steps, complication avoidance, and intraoperative checkpoints. Finally, the panel will address the learning curve for arthroscopic Latarjet, including prerequisite skills, training pathways, and measurable milestones that support safe adoption in practice. Interactive discussion will be incorporated to emphasize common real-world decision points and technical challenges.

Learning Objectives

Describe the failure rate of isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair
Understand the risks and benefits of Latarjet versus Bankart-Remplissage
Understand the benefits of Latarjet in collision athletes and return to play decision-making
Know the key technical steps of open and arthroscopic Latarjet
Identify the necessary skills and key milestones along the path of adoption of arthroscopic Latarjet

Director

Robert Hartzler, MD

Faculty

George Athwal, MD, Eric Wagner, MD, Lionel Neyton, MD

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.

1.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

Western Orthopaedic Association's 90th Annual Meeting

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - Saturday, August 01, 2026 Central Standard Time

The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

Webinar: Vertex Pharmaceuticals - An Oral Nonopioid Therapy for Treating Acute Pain

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Central Standard Time

Online

This webinar is an AAOS benefit - join for free!

Description

Join Vertex's expert-led discussion on a treatment for acute pain in adults. Explore the product's clinical trial results and learn how to identify patients who may benefit from this treatment.

Learning Objective

Learn how Vertex nonopioid treatment is a pain signal inhibitor that reduces pain signals before they reach the brain and are felt as pain.

Webinar Directors

Paul McGinley, Hilary McGarry, Dr. Alexander Sah

Discover a new approach to acute pain management. Join Vertex experts as they review clinical trial outcomes, discuss the science behind a first-in-class nonopioid pain signal inhibitor, and share considerations for identifying adult patients who may benefit from this innovative treatment option. Register now!

0.00 CME

Webinars

Virtual

AANA 2026 Summer Board Meeting

Thursday, August 13, 2026 - Sunday, August 16, 2026 Central Standard Time

The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

Clinical Orthopaedic Society's 114th Annual Meeting

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - Saturday, August 29, 2026 Central Standard Time

Omni Louisville, Louisville, KY

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

2026 AAOS Fundamentals of Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy for Orthopaedic Residents

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - Saturday, September 12, 2026 Central Standard Time

Arthroplasty for Trauma Surgeons

Thursday, October 08, 2026 - Saturday, October 10, 2026 Central Standard Time

Five Labs Tampa, Florida Tampa, FL

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

ISHA – The Hip Preservation Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 (ISHA2026)

Thursday, October 08, 2026 - Saturday, October 10, 2026 Central Standard Time

Bruges, Belgium

0.00 CME

Conference

Monday, October 19, 2026 - Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Central Standard Time

Online

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

AANA E.L.I.T.E. Knee Skills Training Course

Saturday, October 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM Central Standard Time

Orthopaedic Learning Center Rosemont, IL

0.00 CME

Course

In Person

AAOS & IAIME Present: Half Day Expert Witness Course

Thursday, November 05, 2026 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Central Standard Time

Online

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

This critical training and review helps you gain clarity on the IME and QME report creation process - a valuable skill rarely taught in residency programs. Evolve your skills in patient history and examination, IME/QME report writing, cross-examination and more. Training includes faculty critique of actual IME/QME reports.

AAOS & IAIME Present: Workers Compensation and Musculoskeletal Injuries Course

Friday, November 06, 2026 - Saturday, November 07, 2026 Central Standard Time

Online

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

Effectively combine the clinical and non-clinical elements of workers' compensation

This distinctive and hands-on course will help you enhance your approach to managing both the medical and non-medical aspects of workers’ compensation cases. Delve into the latest legal, administrative, ethical, and insurance challenges within your cases and discover strategies for addressing them.

With new topics and expert instructors, gain updated insights into causation, diagnosis, and treatment options to improve outcomes for work-related injuries and illnesses. Learn proven methods for utilization review, causation analysis, report writing, medical liability, depositions, and patient communication skills.

59th Annual AAOS Course for Orthopaedic Educators

Sunday, November 08, 2026 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Central Standard Time

Eaglewood Resort & Spa Itasca, IL

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

0.00 CME

Course

In Person

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA): IPOS® 2026 (International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium)

Tuesday, December 01, 2026 - Saturday, December 05, 2026 Central Standard Time

Loews Royal Pacific Resort Orlando, FL

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

AAOS/OTA Orthopaedic Trauma Update in Tactics and Techniques

Friday, December 04, 2026 - Saturday, December 05, 2026 Central Standard Time

OLC Education & Conference Center Rosemont, IL

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

15.75 CME

Skills Course

In Person

Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons' 68th Annual Meeting

Monday, December 07, 2026 - Friday, December 11, 2026 Central Standard Time

The Hythe, Vail, CO, USA

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

AANA Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 14, 2027 - Sunday, January 17, 2027 Central Standard Time

Cancun, Mexico

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

27th Annual AAOS/AOSSM/AANA Sports Medicine Course

Sunday, January 24, 2027 - Wednesday, January 27, 2027 Mountain Standard Time

Wednesday, September 26, 2029 - Saturday, September 29, 2029 Central Standard Time

Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person

Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting 2030

Wednesday, October 23, 2030 - Saturday, October 26, 2030 Central Standard Time

Montreal Convention Centre Montreal, QC

0.00 CME

Conference

In Person