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News from AAOS - 30,000 Ortho Pros meet in San Fran

AAOS … A San Francisco Treat!

Between February 6^th and February 11th, more than 30,000 orthopedic industry professionals from around the globe will descend on the city of San Francisco for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) 79^th annual meeting.

AAOS’ annual meeting offers a plethora of opportunities for the orthopaedic industry. In addition to 32 symposia by the world’s experts on important industry-related topics and over 200 instructional courses presented by world-renowned faculty, over 450 technical exhibits will be showcasing the “latest and greatest” in orthopaedic products and services.

AAOS’ Technical Exhibits Hall (open Wednesday and Thursday, February 8 and 9, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Friday, February 10, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) gives attendees the opportunity to:

• View cutting edge medical devices, equipment and diagnostic products.
• Compare products first-hand.
• Attend product demonstrations.

Companies that specialize in implants, bone and tissue products, computer software, surgical equipment and instruments relative to the specialty of orthopaedics will be participating.

Pro-Dex will be at booth #4187 – stop by and say hello!

Building a Legacy at AAOS

Starting at 8:30am today, Tuesday, February 8^th, AAOS, in partnership with KaBOOM! will continue their tradition of building a safe, accessible playground so children with and without disabilities can play safely together.

Pro-Dex is proud to be a sponsor of this year's playground build and to volunteer on build day. Watch for our blog post later today where we’ll post pictures and testimonials of our experience building a safe, wheelchair-accessible play structure.

AAOS, and all the sponsors and volunteers supporting the build, will leave the children and families in the San Francisco community a legacy that they can enjoy for generations to come.

A Night to Remember: Dinner with Jim Abbott

Pro-Dex, in partnership with Orthopedic Design & Technology Magazine, will also be hosting a dinner with Jim Abbott, the former Major League, one-handed baseball pitcher. At this invitation-only dinner, Mr. Abbott will share his unique perspectives with a select group of medical devices executives on “Teamwork in Tough Times.”

We are excited to introduce Mr. Abbott to our industry partners and learn from a pro about what it takes to develop and nurture team-building in these tough economic times.

To learn more about Jim Abbott and how he famously threw a 4-0 no-hitter for the New York Yankees (versus Cleveland)—one handed—and his many other impressive athletic and professional accomplishments, visit http://www.jimabbott.net.

We look forward to seeing some of you tonight!

Kangei (Welcome), Japan!

At the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 4:00 PM, AAOS will recognize Japan as this year’s Guest Nation. There will be special events and activities that will focus on Japan, specific issues facing the Japanese orthopaedic community and recognition of AAOS and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association’s long-standing educational partnership.

Stay tuned for posts related to the above topics, plus…

• Presentations from the Electronic Skills Pavilion on how the orthopaedic community is using social networking and the clinical applications of iPad Apps;
  
  
• Interesting innovations from the exhibit floor!

Over the next few days we’ll be bringing the best of AAOS to you through:

• Our Pro-Dex blog
• ODT’s website
• OrthoTec’s blog … and
• MD+DI’s blog

We hope to get the opportunity to meet you in person and learn more about your AAOS experience as well!