American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - AAHKS

03/09/2026

NEW Podcast Release! Hosts Kimberly Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD sat with highly skilled surgeons who specialize in total hip replacement in young patients. How do they decide on a full hip replacement versus hip preservation, garnering consent from patients, monitoring activity levels and so much more. For the full podcast, click here https://www.aahks.org/total-hip-arthroplasty-with-young-patients/

03/06/2026

Abstract submission for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting is NOW OPEN! Now is the time to submit your cutting-edge, interactive symposia presentations (due May 1) and original, unpublished research abstracts (due June 1) for consideration! To submit https://meeting.aahks.org/submissions/?_cldee=LjvsxEa0wmbX9B05E3tUqeP-HTDsQAowNK0roLTcYM076Spp_YALTPGGNCoG48_a&recipientid=contact-dece4148bd88eb118114000d3a0de1a1-d76dfad9a272453ebf99dbaa9cc4056e&esid=3d533bed-e50c-f111-8407-0022482cdbbc

03/05/2026

We are proud to announce Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA as our 2026-2027 president. Dr. Chen has been a member of since 2016, serving on the Finance, International and Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committees before joining the Presidential Line. Dr. Chen has been a true champion of all women in orthopaedics, striving to make equality in orthopaedics a reality. Join us in welcoming Dr. Antonia Chen as AAHKS new president!

03/03/2026

Are you a member of and still not taking advantage of your complimentary OrthoEvidence Premium access? A clinical evidence platform used by surgeons around the world. Great news, access is FREE! Sign up here https://myorthoevidence.com/Account/Register?AffiliationCode=7363AAHKS837

02/27/2026

In addition to the Annual Meeting, members of AAHKS also receive a discount to attend the AAHKS Spring Meeting. It's a more intimate gathering for surgeons of all levels and a great opportunity for world-class education and interaction. You don’t want to miss this year’s meeting in Chicago April 30-May 2. Register today at https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/

02/27/2026

AAHKS members enjoy a FREE annual subscription to our monthly peer-reviewed journal – The Journal of Arthroplasty. As a member, manuscripts of the highest quality are yours for free. This is a value of $748. https://www.aahks.org/join/

02/25/2026

One of AAHKS' most favorable member benefits - attending the Annual Meeting at a discounted rate. It's arguably, the most respected hip and knee reconstruction meeting in the world, covering implant design, surgical techniques and so much more! Join us Nov. 5-8 in Dallas, Texas!

What a wonderful second day we had at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. Are you enjoying yourself, what are you learning?

02/24/2026

Being a member of surrounds you in a collegial community to stay informed about the latest innovations and opportunities in the field of . For the next week, we’ll highlight just a few of our many member benefits to ensure you’re taking advantage of everything we have to offer. https://www.aahks.org/join/

02/20/2026

Don't miss this month's FOCAL webinar - Efficiency In and Out of the OR on Monday, Feb. 23, 7pm CST. Join us for this FREE webinar to learn OR efficiencies and strategies for running a high performing OR. Click the link to register!

Unlock true OR efficiency by learning how to manage every room, every minute, and every team member for maximum surgical flow. Join expert surgeons as they share real-world strategies for running a high‑performing OR—even while training fellows or navigating the demands of a new hospital. FACULT...

02/19/2026

The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you a very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee . Our host Kimberly K. Tucker, MD discuss two award-winning papers on Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) with our guests Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Andrew Engh, MD. Now that Medicare requires this information as part of quality measures, learn how this may impact and the financial penalty for not reporting. Listen here https://www.aahks.org/proms/

02/18/2026

In the latest episode of The Augment, we welcome the #2026 Spring Meeting Chair and Co-Chair to discuss the revisions made to this year's meeting. Attendees can expect sessions tailored to what members are seeking now and something new this year, a track developed specifically for young surgeons. For the entire episode, click the link. https://www.aahks.org/revising-the-spring-meeting-with-dr-vigdorchik-and-dr-buller/

02/04/2026

International Session announced at the 2026 Spring Meeting in Chicago! Surgeon Burnout: Its Epidemiology and Potential Approaches to Mitigate it - a session focusing on the current epidemiology of burnout in different countries; different strategies to recognize this problem and how to address it. Reserve your seat and register today! https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/