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Information about several papers discussed at the Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) Symposium held May 19-21, 2011 sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Orthopaedic Research Society on the effectiveness of various orthopaedic treatments is presented. Topics include network meta-analysis, duties and obligations of National Institutes of Health, and promotion of patient decision aids. John Wennberg served as the keynote speaker of the symposium.

The article offers tips on patient expectation management. It says that the proper locations for posting information or signage are in the reception areas, examination rooms, and elevators. It adds that the questions which should be answered the same way must be discussed by medical team regularly. Moreover, another way to identify expectation gap is to ask feedback from patients.

The article offers information on the 2010 European Federation of Sport Traumatology (EFOST) Travelling Fellowship, which conducted a five-city tour that focuses on care and treatment of athletes. The members of the fellowship facilitate the exchange of information and ideas among sports-medicine physicians between U.S. and Europe. It states that the fellowship introduce visiting surgeons to sports that are lesser known in the U.S.

Information about several papers discussed at an annual meeting sponsored by the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society on simultaneous nailing of femural fracture is presented. Topics include the efficacy of femur fracture nailing, the risk of fat and tumor emboli generated during nailing and treatment of multiple impending or pathologic fractures. The meeting features orthopedic surgeon Bryan S. Moon, who presented the result of multiple nailing.

The article offers guide for orthopedic surgeons on how to accurately administer billings for physical and occupational therapy of their patients. It notes that a neophyte orthopedic surgeon must clarify the services, codes and service continuum of therapist inorder to maximize revenue and prevent billing errors. It is sugggested that orthopedists must understand therapy Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and establish local carrier determination (LCD) policies for medical necessity.

The article offers information on several events and programs offered by various orthopaedic societies in the U.S. It states that the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) will conduct its Second Annual Resident Arthroplasty Course. It says that Hip Society will be giving awards for notable papers which will be submitted at its 2011 annual meeting. It adds that the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) will provide a skill development, mentoring program for young individuals.

The article offers the author's insight on the quality of care, education, and communication in orthopaedics for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The author says that providing quality musculoskeletal care starts with education and that the AAOS educates and reaches out to other musculoskeletal providers. He also mentions the Atul Gawande's book "The Checklist Manifesto," which, he says, shows the simplicity and effectiveness of orthopaedic guidelines.

The article focuses on the view of professor Howard M. Place of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) regarding organizational database participation. Topics discussed include data on the rate of neurologic complications including congenital scoliosis, skeletal traction, and kyphosis. It also mentions the break down of data through gap analysis.

The article offers societies news briefs as of June 2015. Topics discussed include the Richard A. Brand Award for Outstanding Orthopaedic Research by Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS) and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR), the annual registration for the 2015 American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) meeting to be held in Seattle, Washington from September 10-12, and the applications for the 2016 Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship program by Hip Society.

The article offers information on the "Business, Policy, and Practice Management in Orthopaedics Lecture Series" by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Practice Management and Health Care Systems Committees. Topics discussed include the four main goals of the series, coverage of the series, and collaboration of residents.

The article offers information on the Ceremonial Meeting for the attendees of the 2015 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting to be held in the Venetian/Sands EXPO on March 26, 2015.

The article reports on the 2015 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award given to the research "The Evidence Base for the Prognosis and Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis," by Stuart L. Weinstein and Ignacio V. Ponseti. Topics discussed include the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) treatment, the AIS patients health management, and the importance of AIS research.

Information about several papers discussed at 2014 Congressional Tour Day of National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) hosted by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is presented. Topics include green fluorescent proteins (GFP), use of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). The event featured several speakers including Stephen I. Katz, John O'Shea, and Shirley Aviles.

The article offers information on the 2015 programs of various orthopaedic organizations in the U.S. including the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, the American Association for Hand Surgery and the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society.

The article focuses on the modified digital and modular learning platform being provided by the Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC). It presents the names of sevceral professionals and medical organizations, which have been involved in the design and development of the new OLC, such as Joseph D. Zuckerman, and American Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine. It discusses high return on investment for education of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) members generated by OLC.

The article focuses on various aspects related to Bundled payments as a payment option in surgical procedures. It states that several Medicare demonstration projects have restricted the bundled payment option to inpatient orthopaedic surgeries, and presents the Orthopaedic procedures covered under bundled payments, by several Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), including total knee replacement, total hip replacement, and knee arthroscopy.

An interview with David C. Flanigan, sports medicine specialist; Joshua S. Everhart, an orthopaedic resident; and Andrew H. Glassman, reconstruction specialist at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, is presented. It discuses the anxiety and fear faced by patients after a total knee replacement surgery, and using screening tools for analysing anxiety stress levels in patients after a surgery. It reflects on the doctor's experience of dealing with patients suffering from psychosocial issues.

An interview with American Medical Association (AMA) president Andrew W. Gurman is presented. Topics discussed include the way he is serving the AMA, the key areas of the strategic plan of AMA, such as the transformation of the medical education, the enhancement of physician satisfaction, and the improvement of health outcomes, and the significance of the active involvement of the members of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) with the AMA.

An interview with the neurosurgeon Benjamin S. Carson is presented. Topics discussed by Carson include his view on becoming a Republican president in which he said that he does not intend to become a politician, his choice if given a chance to become a Cabinet member he will choose to handle the Health and Human Services department, and his view about the Obamacare program.

An interview with doctor Christopher W. DiGiovanni is presented. Topics discussed include the stand of the surgeons on anti-aging front, the advantage and disadvantage offered by the supplementary hormones like testosterone/estrogen derivatives, parathyroid hormone, and oxytocin, and the things which must be understood by the surgeons.

The article discusses the study by orthopedic surgeon Richard Ma and colleagues on the impact of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft healing after reconstruction, which won the 2014 Aircast Award for Science. It details how the study was conducted which involved 100 male rats that underwent unilateral ACL resection and soft-tissue autograft reconstruction. The results reportedly revealed that ACL graft tension can impair the early bonding process between the bone socket and ACL graft.

The article focuses on a study presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America on the role of vitamin D to reduce the risk of fracture among children. The study is undertaken among 1,133 healthy patients whose age is 21 years. According to the author of the study, the result shows no significant relation between vitamin D and the fracture.

The article presents obituaries for several notable people including doctors Paul W. Brown, James B. Dolan, and John E. Raffety.

The article offers information on the 2015 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, which will highlight green trends of electronic evaluations of mobile applications, electronic messaging, and wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi).

The author discusses the implications of the lists released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of payments received by physicians and other health care providers for treating Medicare beneficiaries. He cites the need for the government to be more sensitive about the lists they put on their websites to avoid the public to draw false conclusions due to a lack of investigation. He also believes that physicians should be given an opportunity to correct data inaccuracies.

The article announces award recipients including the 2013 Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Humanitarian Award to Dr. Paul E. Spray, the 2013 David Lawrence Community Service Award to Dr. Ronald W. B. Wyatt, and the 2014 Samuel F. Hubert Award to Dr. Richard J. Hawkins.

The article offers news briefs related to medical societies as of 2014. The Association of Children's Prosthetic- Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) has sought online abstract submissions for its 2015 annual meeting in Clearwater, Florida. The Hip Society has started to accept applications for the 2015 Hip Society Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship. The North American Spine Society (NASS) has updated its website.

The article reports on the factors which trigger legal actions against orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S. It highlights some causes of patient's claims including substandard performance of surgical operations, failure to meet postsurgical expectations, and undocumented medical explanation of outcomes. It offers recommendations on how to avoid a malpractice lawsuit, including taking appropriate measures, ensuring proper equipment, and explaining inherent risks.

The article offers information on the Specialty Day educational programming to be held at the Morial Convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 15, 2014.

The article presents obituaries for several doctors who are members of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) including Marcos Enrique Amongero, Frank A. Bersani, and Joseph R. Mariotti.

The article offers news briefs related to orthopaedics as of November 2013. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) will host an Emerging Leaders Retreat on January 31, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) will hold its 2014 annual meeting from March 5-8, 2014 in Anaheim, California. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) announces the deadline for new membership submission on January 1, 2014.

An interview with A. Alex Jahangir, coauthor of the "Patterns of Costs and Spending Among Orthopedic Surgeons Across the United States: A National Survey" study which was published online in "The American Journal of Orthopedics," is presented. Topics discussed include his partners Manish Sethi and Hassan Mir who led him to the topic of the study, the spending of orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S., and the average monthly expenditure of orthopaedists.

The article offers information on the maintenance of certification (MOC) dashboard, online tools that help the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) to submit the continuing medical education (CME) and self assessment examinations (SAE) credits in the U.S. It mentions that the dashboard helps in transferring the credits from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) to ABOS.

Information about the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Academy of Orthoaedic Surgeons (AOOS) board workshop in December 2012 and board meeting in June 2013 is presented. The workshop and meeting tackled on how the AOOS could move to the next level and leverage its experience and expertise to benefit the patients and members both in the U.S. and abroad. They also meet with other international medical associations to learn and benefit from their experiences.

The article offers information on the Best of AAOS™, the latest innovative projects sponsored by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Educational Enhancement Fund (AEEF), which include significant discoveries and takeaways of the AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting. It states that the Best of AAOS™ features the Best Posters, Best of AAOS Symposium, and Best in Patient Safety. Moreover, it continues the AEEF mission to develop leadership in orthopaedic education.

The article focuses on the physicians' responsibility to protect the confidentiality of patient information. It states that confidentiality protection is important for patients to gain confidence in sharing their medical information. It mentions that the expansion electronic health record (EHR) utilization serves as a threat to patient privacy. It adds that neglecting federal laws for medical data protection might increase the emergence medical identity theft that can affect healthcare quality.

The article offers information related to the North American Spine Society (NASS) such as its new officers and board members NASS 2012 Research Grant award winner, and the Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash honorees.

The article offers news briefs related to orthopaedics as of December 1, 2012. It says that abstracts are being accepted by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) for its Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida on July 17-20, 2013. It adds that a session with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association will be included in the AOFAS Specialty Day on March 23, 2013. Moreover, an opportunity to work with experienced researchers is provided by the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI) grant.

The article offers steps to take in coding spinal injections. It suggests choosing the code for the primary procedure, determining whether a radiology code is necessary, and defining the site of the service. It recommends ensuring all key elements are fully documented, reviewing paper policies for any other requirements, and updating encounter forms and surgical scheduling sheets.

Information about the symposium on metal-on-metal (MoM) total hip replacement devices hosted by the American Society of Testing and Materials, International (ASTM) Committee F04 on Medical Device is presented. It discussed consensus development and scientific exchange on the need to standardize and establish best testing practices related to the devices. It also held an extended session to discuss the draft standard for implant labeling and metal ion assessment.

The article announces that the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is seeking for manuscripts for the 2013 Kappa Delta Awards and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award in the U.S.

The article offers steps on how orthopedic practice control costs, submit clean claims faster, and get paid faster. It suggests identifying one staff member to review all insurance payments for accuracy, and reviewing explanations of benefits (EOBs) and electronic remittance advice (ERAs) to address delays, denials, and reductions. It recommends verifying patient insurance eligibility prior to each visit and creating a plan to upgrade electronic transactions.

The article announces the launch of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) new webpage dedicated to coding policy and reimbursement in the U.S.

The article reports on various issues related orthopaedic surgery. It says that the 2012 Annual Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) meeting will be held on May 16-19 in Denver, Colorado. It mentions the 2013 Exchange Fellowship Program of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). It adds that the California Orthopaedic Association (COA) is inviting orthopaedic societies to submit documents on the basis for inclusion in the new Orthopaedic Legal Resource.

The article offers brief profiles of medical editors Craig J. Della Valle, Kevin L. Garvin, and Kenneth J. Koval, who contributed to the writing of the journal for the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).

The article discusses the study which examines the role of varicose veins (VV) in increasing the risk of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA). The researchers, led by Anahita Dua, found that untreated VV are associated with increased risk of DVT following a THA. The study also found that the DVT risks do not occur in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients and are not translated to an increased risk of pulmonary embolism (PE).

Information about several topics discussed at the Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie or the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT) XXV Triennial World Congress (TWC) in Prague, Czech Republic on September 6-9, 2011 is presented. Topics include trauma, patient safety, and clinical research. The events also appointed severa leaders including Kandiah Raveendran, Jochen Eulert, and Andrzej Bohatyrewicz.