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What it Means to be a Member of AAHKS

Many fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeons (see sidebar) are members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). There are over 5,000 members of AAHKS, and the number grows each year. The aim of this medical specialty society is to promote the advancement of hip and knee care through education, advocacy and research. AAHKS […]

Finding Credible Information

We all have our favorite commercials or advertisements that make us do a double-take or leave us reciting a catchy tag line. Direct-to-consumer marketing is a powerful tool and can be used to get people interested in and possibly purchase a company’s product.  In the material world this is an accepted form of advertising as […]

Choosing the Right Surgeon for You

Choosing the right surgeon to perform your joint replacement is important, and it can be a daunting task. There are several ways to find a surgeon who is right for you. A personal referral from your primary care doctor or friends and family that have experience with joint replacement are a few possibilities. Another form […]

What it Means to be a Member of AAHKS

Finding Credible Information

Choosing the Right Surgeon for You

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