It was a wonderful weekend for our annual meeting, with beautiful weather, engaging presentations, and meaningful conversations throughout! We were pleased to welcome Dr. Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and his wife, Annette Gibson. Dr. Gibson provided an update on the state of the AAOS, including its current strategic plan and key initiatives.
One of the weekend’s highlights was an impactful fireside chat featuring Dr. Tadgh O’Gara and Phillip Summers, MPH, discussing walkability and the effects that major highways and interstates have on rural and minority communities. The conversation offered important perspectives on how transportation infrastructure can influence access, health, and communities.
Research Presentation Awards
Congratulations to our research presentation winners!
Poster Presentations
- 1st Place – $300: Daniel C. Whittingslow, UNC School of Medicine
Increased Risk of 5th Metatarsal Fractures Among Patients Receiving Denosumab Therapy for Osteoporosis: A Matched Cohort Analysis - 2nd Place – $200: Hassaan Jamal Abbasi, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Bone Health Monitoring and Fracture Risk in Prostate Cancer Patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Propensity-Matched Analysis Using the TriNetX US Collaborative Network - 3rd Place – $100: Katherine E. Liontis, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Return to Work After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Resident Oral Presentations
Congratulations to our resident presenters and award recipients!
- 1st Place: Alexander White
Transphyseal ACL Reconstruction Using Quadriceps Autograft with Modified Lemaire LET versus Isolated Hamstring Autograft - 2nd Place: Joseph Dalola
Psychiatric Disorders Are Associated With Increased Complications, Pain, and Prolonged Opioid Use After Elective Hand Surgery - 3rd Place: Reyanne Strong
Secondary Patella Resurfacing Based on Total Knee Arthroplasty Implant Design: An Analysis from the AJRR
Special Recognition
We were honored to recognize several individuals for their contributions and leadership:
- Honored Surgeon: Cynthia L. Emory, MD, MBA, FAAOS, FAOA
- Presidential Award: Phillip Summers, MPH
- Program Chair: Amy K. Trammell, MD
- President: Tadgh J. O’Gara, MD
Congratulations to all of our award recipients, presenters, and honorees!
Thank you to our speakers, attendees, sponsors, and volunteers for making this another successful annual meeting. We appreciate everyone’s continued commitment to advancing orthopaedic care, education, and collaboration across our communities. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
