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Regional Orthopaedic Surgery Strategic Plan 2022–2024.
Chronicling the challenges, progress, and achievements of the past financial year.
With over 1.8 million joint replacement procedures logged to date, look back on a rewarding year advancing the wonder of movement.
See the winner of the inaugural CC Photo Essay 2022.
Our vision for the next three years: read the AOA Strategic Plan 2022–2024
Find out what osteoarthritis really means and the different ways it can be managed
Read about managing hip and knee arthritis during COVID-19 restrictions
Congratulations to Chris Morrey, AOA's 82nd president, sworn in at the conclusion of the 2022 NZOA-AOA ASM in Christchurch.
AOA are pleased to announce a new Alliance with Avant, Australia's leading member-owned medical defence organisation.
AOA President and RAAF Group Captain Annette Holian reflected on 21 years of service and laid a wreath in respect of those who have passed in wars and peacekeeping operations.
Patients who understand their condition are more likely to cope with managing their day-to-day problems – patient education is an important part of arthritis management.
Watch the recording of AEHA's 2021 Symposium on 'The ethics of COVID-19 vaccination – from discovery to distribution'.
On 27 May 2021, AOA and Orthopaedic Women's Link (OWL) held a webinar on 'Reversing the barriers to females becoming orthopaedic surgeons'.
We congratulate the AOA member Donald Howie for being recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
On 25 Nov, the Australian Ethical Health Alliance (AEHA) held a sector-wide symposium on 'Ethics in the healthcare sector and its importance during times of crisis'.
AOA is determined to identify and resolve issues relating to the lack of diversity in orthopaedic surgery and has contributed to a study alongside peer associations to investigate common causes and share ideas.
Why we're still talking about it
Promoting and enabling access for all people into and within the profession of orthopaedic surgery.
Facilitating musculoskeletal research, evidence-based medicine, learning and quality improvement.
Advocating for members and the needs of patients locally, nationally and internationally.
Improving patient care by providing lifelong learning for members at all stages of their careers.