Welcome to the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting Press Center. We are pleased to share news and updates from the world’s largest meeting of orthopaedic surgeons, researchers and allied health professionals as presented March 2-6, 2026 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
Research News
The latest news on orthopaedic treatments, advancements and research breakthroughs
Awards & Leadership News
Volunteer leader appointments and orthopaedic achievements
AAOS News
New programs and AAOS Registry updates
From Our Annual Report
Championing Musculoskeletal Advocacy
Advocates for orthopaedic surgeons across the country participated in the fifth annual Orthopaedic Advocacy Week, sending more than 1,400 letters to lawmakers and raising over $43,000 for the OrthoPAC Charity Match.
The AAOS Launchpad Experience
Launched in 2025, the AAOS Launchpad program is an exclusive pilot program created to support PGY5 AAOS resident members as they transition from residency to fellowship, and ultimately into independent practice.
Strengthening the AAOS Governance Process
AAOS has adopted several changes to its governance structure, designed to make AAOS more nimble, member-focused, and better equipped to respond to the real-world challenges of its members.
Recognizing Groundbreaking Contributions
AAOS established the Orthopaedic Research Excellence Awards to honor members whose work exemplify scientific rigor, innovation, and clinical relevance across the research continuum.
Orthobiologics Registry
AAOS launched the Orthobiologics Registry, a new disease-and-condition-focused registry aimed at advancing evidence-based research on orthobiologic therapies.