The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons advances hip and knee patient care through education, advocacy and research.

Rosemont, IL
Joined May 2011
Did you know that AAHKS has prioritized your health and well-being at this year's Annual Meeting? Various activities such as professional massages and meditation sessions will be available to all attendees to enjoy. Join Victor H. Hernandez, MD, MS and others in Dallas Nov. 5-8 where you can learn and relax. See you in Dallas! – at Calumet City, IL
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“The reward is another 20% pay cut.” AAHKS President @DrAntoniaChen writes in @the535news that CMS' proposed cuts to hip and knee replacement payments could undermine Washington's pro-competition agenda and accelerate consolidation of independent practices. Read more: 535.news/op-ed/medicares-hip… #Medicare #HipAndKnee #AAHKS #CMS – at Calumet City, IL
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This year's Annual Meeting will focus on well-being, and AAHKS president @DrAntoniaChen would like to cordially invite you to partake in the various wellness activities that will be available to all attendees starting Friday, November 6th. We look forward to seeing you in Dallas!! – at Calumet City, IL
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There are so many opportunities to take advantage of at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. Join us for the Diversity Advisory Board Luncheon were Melvyn Harrington, MD, FAOA will contribute to the conversation on diversity. – at Midland, MI
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If you're attending the AAHKS Annual Meeting for the first time, Rafael J. Sierra, MD has some advice on how you can maximize the opportunity. Join us in Dallas, Texas - Nov. 5-8. You still have time to register at meeting.AAHKS.org. We hope to see you in Dallas!! – at Midland, MI
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The AAHKS Annual Meeting is only two short weeks away, but there's still time to register at meeting.AAHKS.org. Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD will present on the main stage Sunday, Nov. 8th. You don't want to miss this. We hope to see you in Dallas!! – at Calumet City, IL
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At this year’s DAB Luncheon, we’re bringing together leaders in arthroplasty for a practical conversation on diversity, respect, humility and culture—and how different perspectives can make teams stronger and patient care better. DAB's Chair Zachary C. Lum, DO invites you to join us on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:50am for a discussion on bias, culture and so much more! Everyone is welcome to attend. Just add the luncheon when registering for the meeting at meeting.AAHK.org. We hope to see you there! – at Rosemont, IL
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Will you be in Dallas for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting? If so, you don't want to miss Matthew P. Abdel, MD symposium Saturday, Nov. 7 on "Practice Norms in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty." We'll look at how surgeons operate, why implants may fail and a special lighting round to close out. We want to see you there, so register at meeting.AAHKS.org! – at Calumet City, IL
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In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Practice Management Committee Chair Dr. Schwartz is joined by two members of the committee, Drs. Bradely and Bendich, to discuss the importance of understanding how surgical payment exists within different practice models and how that is evolving. This is the first of planned quarterly Practice Management Committee podcasts on topics important to the ever-changing terrain of the business of arthroplasty. For the full recording, click here aahks.org/know-your-worth/ – at Calumet City, IL
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Great News, you can now view the program of presentations for this year's AAHKS Annual Meeting! The entire list of papers being presented is available online. This year's program addresses implant design, surgical techniques and the latest changes in practice and socioeconomic issues in health care. The meeting schedule can be viewed online at meeting.aahks.org/wp-content… – at Calumet City, IL
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We're happy to announce that Matthew P. Abdel, MD will present on Practice Norms in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty at this year's meeting. You don't want to miss this so, join us on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9:40am. You can register for the AAHKS Annual Meeting at meeting.AAHKS.org. See you in Dallas!! – at Calumet City, IL
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Have you registered for the AAHKS Annual Meeting yet? There's still time to join us and not miss Joshua S. Bingham MD presentation on Limited Predictive Value of CRP and ESR Kinetics in Two-Stage Hip Revision for PJI. Dr. Bingham will be present on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 10:25am. Don't be left out, register today at meeting.AAHKS.org. See you in Dallas! – at Rosemont, IL
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"People will be waiting a year for elective surgery." Dr. Maxwell Courtney tells @the535news what CMS's proposed 20% cut to surgeon reimbursement for hip and knee replacement procedures could mean for seniors and access to care: bit.ly/3TKNSIc #Medicare #HipAndKnee #AAHKS #CMS – at Rosemont, IL
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Don't take our word for it. AAHKS member Matthew P. Abdel, MD has a few reasons why the AAHKS Annual Meeting is the #1 meeting for arthroplasty surgeons in the world. Hear what he had to say and don't forget to register at meeting.AAHKS.org. – at Rosemont, IL
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We have something for all orthopaedic surgeons to enjoy and learn from at the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Don't miss Nicholas A. Bedard, MD on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8:10 a.m. He'll be presenting on Obtaining Zone 3 Fixation Beyond Simple Stem. There's still time to register. Go to meeting.AAHKS.org today! – at Calumet City, IL
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Caring for others at the highest level shouldn’t cost you your own well-being. Between heavy caseloads, physical strain and administrative grind, it’s easy for surgeons to run on autopilot until burnout sets in. Hurdle podcast host and certified coach Emily Abbate brings an engaging, relatable perspective to burnout prevention, focusing on what it actually takes to come home to yourself at the end of a shift. Register at meeting.aahks.org. – at Calumet City, IL
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Are you as excited as we are for Courtney E. Baker, MD presentation at the AAHKS Annual Meeting on Sunday, Nov. 8th at 7:59 a.m.? Dr. Baker's paper on "Equivalent Outcomes with Stability Matched ORIF Vs. Revision Arthroplasty for Vancouver B Fractures" is sure to be memorable. Don't miss it, register today at meeting.aahks.org. – at Calumet City, IL
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The AAHKS Annual Meeting is right around the corner and this year, Kyle G. Alpaugh, MD will join us to present on "Meniscal Root Tears." Don't miss this presentation on Nov. 6th - at the AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Register today at meeting.AAHKS.org. – at Anavyssos, Greece
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We're proud to welcome @MdSchwarzkopf to the main stage as a presenter at the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting. He'll present on "Five Surgical Videos to Improve Hip and Knee Outcomes." Join us in Dallas for this groundbreaking symposium and many more Nov. 5-8. Register today at meeting.aahks.org – at Anavyssos, Greece
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