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  • proper noun Initialism of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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Examples

  • The AAOS believes that the issues of personal freedom should be seen in the context of the fact that the public at large incurs a major part of the cost for injuries to motorcycle riders.

    Richard C. Senelick, M.D.: Head Injuries: Why Motorcycle and Bicycle Helmets Should Be Mandatory M.D. Richard C. Senelick 2010

  • I talked with Stuart Weinstein, chair of orthopedics at the University of Iowa and former president of AAOS, and learned that at one time, bracing and surgery went hand in hand for the toughest childhood cases that resisted bracing alone.

    Ford Vox: Want To Prevent Back Problems? Get Up! 2009

  • We were inspired to write about bunions after listening to Dr. Judith Baumhauer, chief of the Strong Foot and Ankle Institute at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, speak at a presentation sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).

    Beating the Bunion 2007

  • According to the AANS (American Association of Neurological Surgeons) and the AAOS (American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons), up to 40% of spine surgery patients end up with failed procedures.

    HealthCare Run Amuk 2006

  • I am writing to provide an update on the critical steps the AAOS has taken since the time this study was performed.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Okike et al. (Oct. 8 issue) 1 found that the rate of conflict-of-interest disclosure reported by physicians who participated in the 2008 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) was 79% for directly related payments and 50% for indirectly related payments.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Exactech will then host three days of investor and financial analyst meetings at the company's technical exhibit showcasing new product offerings and demonstrations for orthopaedic surgeons during the AAOS Annual Meeting in New Orleans March

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • The AAOS has worked diligently for years and will continue to perfect, modify, and simplify the disclosure process that physicians use to identify their consulting and other arrangements with

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • The following new and innovative products are being launched at AAOS:

    Marketwire - Breaking News Releases 2010

  • These demonstrations will take place at the CONMED Linvatec technical exhibit, Booth 1661, at the AAOS Annual Meeting.

    Marketwire - Breaking News Releases 2010

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