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The AAOS is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists and your trusted source for orthopaedic information.

Rosemont, IL
Joined April 2009
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We're excited to feature @CailanFeingold as our Resident Member of the Month! Fun fact: Her family has four rescued miniature donkeys. They are like big, cuddly dogs! Drop a favorite memory with Dr. Feingold in the comments! Learn more: bit.ly/3UTnmNh
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It’s important to get screened for breast cancer, as women in ortho have 4x the risk of breast cancer compared to the US population. Please get your mammogram now!
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Breast cancer is an occupational health concern with unique implications for female orthopaedic surgeons. Learn more, including insights from @DrAntoniaChen, in Part 1 of our AAOS Now series on occupational hazards: aaos.org/aaosnow/2026/aug/co…
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Orthopaedic surgeons face occupational hazards that can have lasting effects on their health. A three-part AAOS Now series examines three important risks in orthopaedic practice: breast cancer, chemical exposure, and cumulative hearing loss. 🧵
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Orthopaedic practice comes with chemical hazards. The second article in our AAOS Now series examines an occupational risk surgeons may encounter in the course of patient care. aaos.org/aaosnow/2026/sep/ma…
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The OR can be a noisy place, and that exposure can add up. The final article in our AAOS Now series explores how noise in the orthopaedic OR can cause cumulative hearing loss. aaos.org/aaosnow/2026/oct/ma…
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Registration is OPEN for #AAOS2027! We’re bringing new energy, fresh perspectives, & exciting changes to Las Vegas. This isn’t the meeting you’re used to. It’s a new experience, Built For You. 📍 Las Vegas | March 3–6 Ready to see what’s new? Let’s go! bit.ly/4e0Lrbq
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AAOS seeks nominations and applications for Editor-in-Chief of JAAOS! Lead the journal’s vision and strategy, advancing high-quality orthopaedic scholarship and clinical knowledge. Apply by Nov. 15, 2026: bit.ly/4iew808
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How does physical therapy help young athletes avoid injuries? On the most recent episode of the OrthoInfo Podcast, William Aibinder, MD, FAAOS, and Julia Lee, MD, FAAOS, discuss elbow injuries among young athletes and how to keep prevent them. Watch now: bit.ly/3W6UrFK
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Residents! 👟 As you prepare for the OITE, hear from orthopaedic surgeons who were once in your shoes, literally and figuratively. From clogs to rain boots, see what's getting them through long days in the OR. Drop your go-to OR shoe in the replies. 👇
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In this month’s #MembersInTheNews, AAOS members share insights on bone health, strength training and back pain. Read more: CBS News: cbsn.ws/3WMVGdq Yahoo: bit.ly/4dYEUxQ Prevention: bit.ly/3W6TZHF
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Less busywork. More time for patients. Through the AAOS Member Advantage Program, members get exclusive savings on solutions like Weave that streamline calls, reminders, texting, forms and payments. Explore offer details: bit.ly/4p9T2IZ
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ONE WEEK TO GO! Registration for #AAOS2027 opens Nov. 2. Discover education and insights Built For You. See you in Las Vegas, March 3–6! bit.ly/47weEY0
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Have you explored the OVT Now user-submitted platform? Check out this featured video: Total Hip Arthroplasty in Protrusio Acetabuli with Robotic Assistance: bit.ly/4dGLgSn @MountSinai @MountSinaiNYC @JohnCorviMD #OVTFridays
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Navigate medical-legal cases with greater confidence. Learn from experienced surgeons, medical evaluators and legal experts at these virtual courses: 🔹 Expert Witness | Nov. 5 🔹 Workers’ Comp & MSK Injuries | Nov. 6-7 View schedules & faculty: bit.ly/4igWheO
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Residents! Preparing for the OITE means putting in long hours, but recovery matters too. Hear how orthopaedic surgeons decompress after challenging cases and why stepping away can be just as important as staying focused.
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Get to know Mahmood Qoqandi, MD, our International Member of the Month! Dr. Qoqandi's interest in orthopaedics and spine surgery began at a young age after watching his older brother experience a lumbar disc herniation. Learn more: bit.ly/4dV3yzB
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What is osteopenia, and how is it different than osteoporosis? Orthopaedic oncology and women's MSK health expert Kimberly Templeton, MD, FAAOS, explains. #OrthoInfo #WorldOsteoporosisDay @otatrauma
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The OrthoDome® experience doesn't end when Annual Meeting does. Watch OrthoDome® videos on OVT, including Arthrex Knee Cartilage Restoration: Better With BIO™, presented by Dr. Travis Maak at #AAOS2026: bit.ly/4yH5kff @Arthrex @TravisMaakMD #OVTFridays
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