Posted on 5/23/2023
AANA Immediate Past President James W. Stone, M.D., FAANA reflects on AANA’s accomplishments over his 2022-2023 term.
Posted on 5/18/2023
AANA Leadership and Staff are aware of an influx of suspicious emails attempting to sell falsified member mailing lists and member data.
Posted on 5/16/2023
AAOS Fellows will be asked to vote on a proposed amendment to the Standards of Professionalism on Professional Relationships.
Posted on 4/12/2023
AANA is pleased to announce the rollout of its strategic plan for 2023-2026.
Posted on 4/5/2023
This funding is intended is to support advancements in orthopaedics through quality fellowship training.
Posted on 3/21/2023
Nominations for AANA members to serve on this year’s Nominating Committee will be submitted electronically.
Posted on 3/14/2023
We are now accepting applications to fill six different board positions for the 2023-2024 term.
Posted on 3/6/2023
Our latest membership category will encompass non-Orthopaedic Surgeon medical professionals in addition to physical therapists, research assistants, athletic trainers and other related health professionals!
Posted on 1/17/2023
AAOS has developed this clinical practice guideline in an effort to provide recommendations that will help practitioners integrate current evidence related to surgical management of knee osteoarthritis into clinical practice, which AANA endorses.
Posted on 12/15/2022
AANA is pleased to announce that the Fall 2022 class of the Fellow of AANA (FAANA) Program has been named.
Posted on 12/13/2022
Apply for a grant for clinical or basic science research in arthroscopy or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment.
Posted on 11/4/2022
The family of AANA publications is now accepting applications to join their Social Media Board.
Posted on 9/27/2022
AANA’s first Future Scope Course will take place October 1 at the MERCI Medical Lab in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Posted on 10/3/2022
Applications are now open for the upcoming 2023-2024 committee term.
Posted on 8/31/2022
AANA is now accepting applications for the 2023 AANA Traveling Fellowship Program.
Posted on 8/9/2022
The AANA Education Foundation is excited to announce a new donation opportunity: recurring gifts!
Posted on 6/15/2022
Familiarize yourself with AANA’s new go-to destination for all your job-related needs.
Posted on 6/10/2022
AANA was named as a 2022 winner for The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition in the Chicago area.
Posted on 6/1/2022
James W. Stone, M.D., FAANA of the Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin and the Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital is named AANA’s 2022-2023 president.
Posted on 6/1/2022
AANA Immediate Past President Mark H. Getelman, M.D., FAANA reflects on AANA’s accomplishments over the 2021-2022 year.
Posted on 5/31/2022
Congratulations to the recipients of a 2022 Advanced Lab Course Scholarship!
Posted on 5/24/2022
While AANA and the San Francisco Marriott Marquis took measures to ensure the health and safety of all that gathered in San Francisco, the COVID-19 virus continues to be difficult to mitigate.
Posted on 5/23/2022
“The Future Scope: Introduction to Orthopaedics and Arthroscopy” course series, aimed to reach minorities in the field while addressing critical gender and racial disparities, will be co-developed and co-hosted by DePuy Synthes.
Posted on 5/22/2022
AANA announces the newly elected 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
Posted on 5/12/2022
As AANA makes its way to San Francisco, California for AANA22 next week, it seemed like a unique opportunity to bring together two industries with common goals – wine and orthopaedics – to make change happen.
Posted on 5/12/2022
AANA is pleased to announce that the Spring 2022 class of the Fellow of AANA (FAANA) Program has been named.
Posted on 5/9/2022
Each of the four selected AANA Traveling Fellows for 2022 share their unique learning experiences on the AANA Blog.
Posted on 4/7/2022
The first collaboration between AANA and RJOS for 2022 Specialty Day proved to be a success and was the first of its kind to address important and timely topics related to the long-standing gender disparity in orthopaedics.
Posted on 4/4/2022
AAOS is currently looking for volunteers to serve on one of their various councils and committees.
Posted on 3/24/2022
Dr. Baker, who served on numerous AANA committees and is renowned for his sports medicine expertise, will be remembered.
Posted on 2/22/2022
This funding is intended is to support advancements in orthopaedics through quality fellowship training.
Posted on 2/21/2022
Why long-time AANA Member and AANA Education Foundation donor Jerry W. Van Meter, M.D., FAANA offers his support.
Posted on 2/9/2022
This two-year program provides exposure, training and skill development to prepare the Orthopaedic Fellow for a leadership role in AANA’s health policy advocacy efforts.
Posted on 12/16/2021
AANA is pleased to announce that the Fall 2021 class of the Fellow of AANA (FAANA) Program has been named.
Posted on 12/14/2021
The AANA International Committee is excited to get back to business to share in AANA’s global mission of Advancing the ScopeTM.
Posted on 12/13/2021
AANA will be partnering with the Saudi Orthopedic Association Thursday, December 16 for a live Zoom event featuring joint-specific sessions as well as tips and tricks to avoid common complications.
Posted on 12/13/2021
AANA will be partnering with the Saudi Orthopedic Association Thursday, December 16 for a live Zoom event featuring joint-specific sessions as well as tips and tricks to avoid common complications.
Posted on 9/26/2021
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of former AANA Board Member and friend to all, Freddie H. Fu, M.D.
Posted on 9/8/2021
AANA is pleased to announce that the Summer 2021 class of the Fellow of AANA (FAANA) Program has been named.
Posted on 9/7/2021
AANA is now accepting applications for the 2022 AANA Traveling Fellowship program.
Posted on 9/7/2021
Orthopaedic Residents are encouraged to apply for a Resident Scholarship to attend AANA22.
Posted on 8/30/2021
Apply for a grant for clinical or basic science research in arthroscopy or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment.
Posted on 7/21/2021
Serving as AANA President 1986-87, Dr. DeHaven is considered a pioneer in the field of arthroscopic surgery.
Posted on 7/15/2021
New enhanced hip training modules unveiled at the AOSSM-AANA 2021 Combined Annual Meeting.
Posted on 6/7/2021
Each of the six selected AANA Traveling Fellows for 2021 share their unique learning experiences on the AANA Blog.
Posted on 5/21/2021
AANA Immediate Past President Brian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A., FAANA reflects on AANA’s accomplishments over the 2020-2021 year.
Posted on 5/13/2021
AANA President Mark H. Getelman, M.D., FAANA delivers his first message as president of AANA for the 2021-2022 term.
Posted on 3/31/2021
Dr. Cole shares the passing of AANA Past President and arthroscopy legend, Howard Sweeney, M.D.
Posted on 2/17/2021
The Arthroscopy Journal Podcast, the podcast series designed to expand the listener’s understanding of articles published in the Arthroscopy family of journals, reveals a timely message in its 100th episode.
Posted on 2/11/2021
AANA is pleased to announce that the Winter 2021 Fellow of AANA (FAANA) class has been named.
Posted on 1/20/2021
Internationally renowned hip surgeons will lead the first-ever surgical society meeting with the PrecisionOS platform, exploring the benefits of experiential virtual reality.
Posted on 11/19/2020
The AANA Education Foundation is excited to announce a new, simple way to give back this holiday season with the AmazonSmile program.
Posted on 11/2/2020
AANA President Dr. Cole announces an important update on AANA21 and a combined 2021 Annual Meeting.
Posted on 10/27/2020
Follow the Biologic Association on Facebook and Twitter to hear about the latest in musculoskeletal biologics environment and be a part of the community.
Posted on 10/12/2020
Your patients can now say 'thank you' in a whole new way by donating to the AANA Education Foundation’s Grateful Patients Program on your behalf.
Posted on 9/29/2020
AANA is excited to announce a new partnership with the global medical community platform DocMatter.
Posted on 9/28/2020
Join your fellow colleagues and AAOS in acting on critical issues such as cuts to musculoskeletal care services and payment changes on surgical codes.
Posted on 9/18/2020
AANA President Brian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A. provides a summary of outcomes from the August AANA Board of Directors meetings.
Posted on 9/16/2020
Active, International and Senior Members are encouraged to vote on newly proposed Bylaws changes by September 30, 2020.
Posted on 9/14/2020
Help the AANA Education Foundation see beyond the scope by funding new and developing initiatives related to innovation.
Posted on 8/31/2020
Apply for a grant for clinical or basic science research in the field of arthroscopic surgery or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment.
Posted on 8/18/2020
AANA and AOSSM leadership and professional teams release an important announcement regarding Specialty Day 2021.
Posted on 8/4/2020
Join the Orthopaedic PAC for an exclusive Advisor’s Circle virtual roundtable discussion Tuesday, September 15 at 8 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. CDT.
Posted on 8/4/2020
AANA recently announced that it has officially joined Comp Recovery, Inc. (CRI) in an exclusive partnership.
Posted on 7/6/2020
Original grant funds collected for the now-canceled annual AANA/SOMOS Course have been repurposed into scholarships for military surgeons to attend an AANA Lab Course later this year.
Posted on 6/23/2020
Help the AANA Education Foundation see beyond the scope by funding hands-on lab and skills training opportunities for Residents and Fellows.
Posted on 6/18/2020
AANA’s Advanced Knee Course will be held in conjunction with OSET 2020 December 7-8, 2020 in Las Vegas.
Posted on 6/18/2020
OrthoSpineNews recently interviewed AANA President Dr. Brian Cole on the plans he has in store for AANA during his presidency.
Posted on 6/10/2020
You’re invited to tune in to our one-hour AANA20 Highlights webinar on Wednesday, June 17 to hear select presentations originally included in the programming for AANA20.
Posted on 6/1/2020
The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and its sister organization, the AANA Education Foundation, are excited to announce a successful launch of their joint rebranding efforts.
Posted on 5/26/2020
The AANA Education Foundation is excited to announce its new rebrand and tagline, “Seeing Beyond the Scope.”
Posted on 5/15/2020
AANA President Brian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A. delivers his first message as president of AANA for the 2020-2021 term.
Posted on 5/12/2020
AANA announces the newly elected 2020-2021 Board of Directors.
Posted on 5/8/2020
Share your expertise! The submission sites are now open for those presenting ICLs and podium or e-poster abstracts during the 2021 AANA Annual Meeting, April 22-24 in Chicago, Illinois.
Posted on 4/22/2020
AANA Active and International Members can attend the Virtual AANA Business Meeting on Thursday, May 7 at 8 p.m. CDT.
Posted on 4/17/2020
AANA Leaders who brought you the first AANA-exclusive webinar on coronavirus are back to discuss the current pandemic situation along with tactics to reopen practices during this second AANA-exclusive webinar.
Posted on 3/31/2020
AANA’s new partnership with OrthoLive offers comprehensive telemedicine and communication services dedicated to orthopaedic patients and providers.
Posted on 3/31/2020
Join a panel of AANA Leaders as they discuss ways to navigate the threats and challenges of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic during this AANA-exclusive webinar.
Posted on 3/20/2020
The Arthroscopy Association of North America’s Executive Committee has made the critical and necessary decision to cancel the AANA 2020 Annual Meeting scheduled for May 7-9, 2020 in Grapevine, Texas.
Posted on 3/16/2020
Mohammad Qasem Hamdan, M.D. from Jordan and Erica Kholinne, M.D., Ph.D. from South Korea are recipients of the 2020 International Education Scholarship.
Posted on 3/12/2020
AANA proudly stands by and supports AAOS’ difficult decision to cancel their 2020 Annual Meeting scheduled for March 24-28 in Orlando, Florida, including the AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day program on March 28.
Posted on 3/9/2020
AANA is closely monitoring the status of the coronavirus.
Posted on 3/6/2020
Submission deadline has been extended to March 16, 2020 - Apply for an ON/AANA education scholarship to attend AANA20 in Texas.
Posted on 2/19/2020
Learn how close we are to meeting our 2020 educational funding goal and how you can make this our best year yet!
Posted on 2/14/2020
The ON Foundation is launching a new education program: the ON Foundation Clinical Fellowship.
Posted on 2/5/2020
The Biologic Association is holding their 1st Summit Feb. 5-8 in Carlsbad, California, marking the first time that national and international experts in biologics will share their pearls and experience in one setting.
Posted on 1/21/2020
Dennis Siena, CPA, joins the AANA team as Vice President of Finance.
Posted on 1/7/2020
Register by Dec. 18 for the Inaugural Biologics Summit on Feb. 5-7, 2020 in Carlsbad, California.
Posted on 1/2/2020
Deadline to submit your application and supportive materials is January 24, 2020.
Posted on 12/12/2019
AANA, AOSSM, ICRA and the ON Foundation have collaborated to form the BA, an orthopaedic organization dedicated to providing one voice for all matters on musculoskeletal biologics and regenerative medicine.
Posted on 12/5/2019
AANA fondly remembers Founding Member and Past President John B. McGinty, M.D.
Posted on 11/7/2019
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Puetzer for winning the ON/AANA/ORS Pilot Grant.
Posted on 10/22/2019
Compete in AANA’s second annual Innovation Exchange Pitch Competition, hosted in collaboration with AngelMD, at the 2020 AANA Annual Meeting in Texas, May 7-9.
Posted on 9/30/2019
AANA will debut the AANA J. Whit Ewing, M.D. Simulation Room in the Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC) in Rosemont, Illinois with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony October 4.
Posted on 9/24/2019
Join our exclusive circle of Legacy Donors and learn how a legacy gift through life insurance can impact AANA’s work for generations to come.
Posted on 9/17/2019
The AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day 2020 will feature the first-ever AANA Innovations Lecture in celebration of AANA’s history of innovation.
Posted on 8/29/2019
Learn more about the benefits of joining this exclusive new society!
Posted on 7/31/2019
Dr. Walter R. Shelton, AANA Past President and one of the founding partners of Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (MSMOC), is set to retire on August 30 after over 30 years of serving the orthopaedic community.
Posted on 7/31/2019
AANA is now accepting applications for the 2020 Traveling Fellowship program.
Posted on 7/17/2019
Help fund 10 NEW scholarships for Residents and Fellows and support our SOMOS/AANA Course for our military surgeons by participating in the AANA Education Foundation’s Inaugural Annual Giving Day on July 17!
Posted on 7/3/2019
Submit an application for the latest ON Literature Grant focusing on ethical and regulatory aspects of orthoregeneration.
Posted on 7/1/2019
Share your expertise! The submission sites are now open for those presenting ICLs and podium or e-poster abstracts during the 2020 AANA Annual Meeting, May 7-9 in Texas. Submit yours today!
Posted on 7/1/2019
Help fund 10 NEW scholarships for Residents and Fellows and support our AANA/SOMOS Course for our military surgeons. One Day, One Gift, One Powerful Impact!
Posted on 6/20/2019
AANA is pleased to announce that the first class of the Fellow of AANA Program (FAANA)’s has been named.
Posted on 5/20/2019
Help support advanced arthroscopic training for our military surgeons by participating in this exciting $50,000 match opportunity for our August 2019 Course!
Posted on 5/14/2019
AANA released the appointment of its new presidential line as well as the full slate of officers and board members for 2019-2020 at the 2019 Annual Meeting May 2-4 in Orlando, Florida.
Posted on 5/10/2019
Apply now for a new pilot research grant, developed at the AANA19 ON/AANA/ORS Clinical-Translational Science Forum on Rotator Cuff Healing, related to bone-tendon interface healing and investigations related to tissue regeneration.
Posted on 4/23/2019
Grant recipients receive financial support to attend the 2019 Annual Meeting in order to provide orthogeneration highlights in Orlando!
Posted on 4/19/2019
A spirit of cooperation with a wide array of partners characterized our efforts and achievements in 2018. See all of AANA’s 2018 achievements.
Posted on 3/27/2019
The U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI) is calling for nominations for the Officer Position of USBJI Vice President to serve from June 2019–June 2021, and seven Members-at-Large, to serve from June 2019–June 2022, on the Board of USBJI.
Posted on 3/11/2019
Support the AANA Education Foundation by March 25 and attend this special event at the 2019 Annual Meeting!
Posted on 3/1/2019
The Clinician Scholar Career Development Program (CSCDP) is an annual two-day training workshop for orthopaedic residents in their PGY2-PGY5 years, surgeons in fellowships, and junior faculty (through year three) who have the potential and desire...
Posted on 2/20/2019
These new research grants funded by the Orthopaedic Research Education Foundation (OREF) are for Residents interested in research grant opportunities ranging from health disparities to clinical science.
Posted on 1/7/2019
The AANA Education Foundation is proud to announce the Richard B. Caspari Society – our highest and most prestigious donor society in honor of one of the original pioneers in arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder, Richard B. Caspari, M.D.
Posted on 1/7/2019
Help honor Dr. Caspari’s legacy by supporting the education and training initiatives that he was so passionate about in this $150,000 legacy match campaign.
Posted on 12/21/2018
Since the first documented arthroscopy of the hip performed in the early 1930’s, our understanding of the anatomy and function of the hip has evolved significantly.
Posted on 12/18/2018
The AANA Education Foundation is excited to share its accomplishments for 2018. Learn how your support made a difference this year.
Posted on 10/29/2018
Apply for the ON Pilot Grant focusing on new regenerative methods for joint preservation in active patients.
Posted on 10/18/2018
This program provides early-career investigators an opportunity to work with experienced researchers assisting them in securing funding and other survival skills required for pursuing an academic career.
Posted on 10/16/2018
The AANA Education Foundation launched a new video highlighting the Foundation's programs in honor of our new campaign, 30 Days | 300 Donors.
Posted on 10/15/2018
The AANA Education Foundation is launching a new giving campaign today to support education. Make a difference and join the 300 by November 15!
Posted on 10/2/2018
The application process for the September 2019 International Resident Scholarships is now open. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2019.
Posted on 9/4/2018
To continue to take care of our patients, we must be able to understand the concepts of correct billing and maximizing collections.
Posted on 8/27/2018
Donate a good or experience today for the AANA19 Silent Auction.
Posted on 7/16/2018
Join the ON Foundation to advance orthoregeneration together.
Posted on 5/30/2018
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Posted on 5/24/2018
Joe Tauro, M.D., the Orthopaedic Learning Center Chair, summarizes the tools for proficiency based training and explains what AANA is currently using, improving and what the next steps are in virtual reality simulation education.
Posted on 1/24/2018
The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and VirtaMed have signed a two-year collaboration agreement making VirtaMed the preferred and exclusive partner for virtual reality simulation training.
Posted on 12/4/2017
AANA is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the ON Foundation.