What's new

• AAOS data center was down from 9 pm CDT July 18 until 8 am CDT July 19 due to electrical problems
  If you sent an e-mail to the AAOS during that time period, it may bouce back to the sender. If this happens, we ask that you please resend your message.
• Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Awards
  Recognizing excellence in furthering public understanding of musculoskeletal health and issues and encouraging healthy behaviors in the care of bones, joints, muscles and tendons.
• Capitol Hill briefing focuses on pediatric trauma
  The AAOS US Bone and Joint Decade Committee raises awareness and seeks support for preventing pediatric trauma.
• Coding for closed treatment of fractures
  Your options include global reporting and itemized reporting...choose the method that is best for your situation.
• Defining evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
  What they are, why you should care, and how the AAOS is addressing the issue.
• Is drug testing the answer?
  Elliot Pellman, MD, medical advisor to Major League Baseball and the National Football League, and Gary Green, MD, a consultant to MLB, address the effectiveness of drug testing for performance enhancing drugs.
• NEW on OKO: Tibial Shaft Fractures
  by Daniel G. Hoernschemeyer, MD; Michael S. Khazzam, MD; and Scott A. Hoffinger, MD

New Home Study CME & Products

• Surgical Management of Pediatric Long Bone Fractures Monograph  (02941)
• Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Shoulder & Elbow 3  (02863)
• Fractured Wrist (DVD-ROM)
  Virtual Fellowship Interactive Multimedia Program  (02888)
• Masters Experience: Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques - Hip Arthroscopy (DVD-Video)  (02946)
• 2008 Orthopaedic Self-Assessment Examination - Scored and Recorded (Print Format)  (04159)
• Standing Room Only: Techniques in Orthopaedic Trauma (DVD-ROM)  (02902)

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