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25.01.2022 Congratulations to AOA member Robert John Bartlett (AM), ACT Branch Chair Paul Smith (AM) and past Honorary Secretary (1988-1992) Roger Hugh Pillemer (OAM) on being recognised in this years Queens Birthday Honours. Robert Bartlett was recognised for significant service to orthopaedic medicine, and to national and international medical associations, Paul Smith for significant service to orthopaedic medicine as a surgeon, and to medical administration, and Roger Hugh Pillemer for service to community health through medical advisory roles. Pictured: Robert John Bartlett and Paul Smith.

25.01.2022 Today began our first day of #TASASM20. Earlier in the day we heard from TAS member Berni Einoder in the COVID session and guest speaker Catherine McDougall, who discussed Getting It Right the First time Queensland (GIRFT Q) and experiences from the AAHKS Fellowship.

25.01.2022 Congratulations to past AOA Dean of Education Ian Incoll on receiving the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Sir Alan Newton Surgical Education Medal, which recognises prolonged contributions to surgical education. Thank you, Ian, for educating and informing not only those in orthopaedics but within the healthcare community. (photo from ICRE 2019)

23.01.2022 On QandA last night, past AOA Education and Training Chair Omar Khorshid, now Australian Medical Association president, discussed how border closures and hotel quarantine due to COVID-19 has affected families and communities. Omar calls for a national agreement to simplify border exemptions:

23.01.2022 Were sad to hear that RACGP President Harry Nespolon has passed away. Our thoughts are with Dr Nespolons family, and with his friends and colleagues.

22.01.2022 Second VP Annette Holian discussed Challenges in surgical care in a sudden onset disaster at SICOTs Disaster Management webinar on 22 August 2020. Watch Annettes presentation at 32 mins 20 secs: https://bit.ly/3bh8JYM Annettes experience in the Australian Defense Force and as a first responder at incidents including the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami provided great insight into the preparation needed, including getting information on the environment and culture, standards of care, resources, and ethical challenges faced by responders in these settings.

22.01.2022 We applaud the Royal Australasian College of Surgeonss position regarding the governments decision to extend the deadline for semi-urgent elective surgery. We must preserve our current resources to prevent further strain on our health system.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to past AOA Chair of Education and Training Omar Khorshid for being elected AMA President. We know that Omar will continue to advocate for outstanding surgical education, ethical practice and patient outcomes during his time as president.

22.01.2022 The 2019 Australian Spine Registry Annual Report has just been released. The Report includes an update on the Registrys pilot program and information on the data collected since January 2018, which contains data from over 1400 patients. Read the report: https://www.spineregistry.org.au/news/

21.01.2022 Orthopaedic nurses are crucial to the safe and effective delivery of the musculoskeletal care that keeps us moving. Today, and every day, lets acknowledge and be grateful for the vital roles nurses play throughout our health care system. #InternationalNursesDay

20.01.2022 Join the Australian Orthopaedic Trauma Society (AOTS), the Trauma Society of India and the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association for a virtual global trauma conference, to be held 15 16 August 2020. AOTS Chair Marinis Pirpiris, alongside Sushrut Babhulkar (India), will chair the event. Registration is free: https://traumacon.webconevents.com/

20.01.2022 We applaud the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons's position regarding the government's decision to extend the deadline for semi-urgent elective surgery. We must preserve our current resources to prevent further strain on our health system.

20.01.2022 Our thanks to everyone that presented and attended at todays VIC/TAS Winter Welcome. It was fantastic to have people on both sides of the event able to join us across the country, and we look forward to welcoming more of you in-person and online as our event schedule ramps back up. Congratulations to Best research paper award recipients Min Jia Tang and Samuel Kwok, and VORT recipient James Onggo.

20.01.2022 Our thanks to all who joined us at #TASASM20. Thanks to TAS Scientific Secretary Jonathan Mulford for organising an engaging scientific meeting. It was great to hear from speakers from around Australia and to have attendees join us via live streaming this past Friday and Saturday.

18.01.2022 We're sad to hear that RACGP President Harry Nespolon has passed away. Our thoughts are with Dr Nespolon's family, and with his friends and colleagues.

18.01.2022 Patients and orthopaedic surgeons will welcome a return to orthopaedic surgery if it can be done safely, both for our healthcare workers and for our patients." AOA President Andrew Ellis spoke to ABC Radio Australia about the governments upcoming discussions regarding resuming elective surgery.

18.01.2022 Join British Orthopaedic Associations webinar next week, where panellists, including BOA VP Bob Handley, will discuss the resumption of surgery during COVID-19 and the next steps for working in a COVID-era.

17.01.2022 AOA wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Simon Coffey, Ken Cutbush, Lily Garcia and Stephen Milgate, who hosted AOAs telehealth webinar last night. Together, the group provided valuable and informative discussion on the topic with AOA members. The insights regarding patient and doctor experiences, as well as the technical and procedural aspects of #telehealth were valuable discussions and we thank our panellists for their contributions. A recording of the webinar will be made available for AOA members shortly on the AOA website: https://www.aoa.org.au/webinars We look forward to next weeks Advertising Is there a right way to do it? Details on the webinar are available for members via the link above.

16.01.2022 The Australian Ethical Health Alliance (AEHA) has been recognised by the Basel Institute on Governance for its positive action towards COVID-19 disruption. They highlighted AEHA as an exceptional model for unified commitment and coordination across the nation to align and strengthen ethical conduct: https://www.baselgovernance.org//pandemic-highlights-poten AOA is proud to chair AEHA and to be recognised on the world stage for its progress in this area. For more information on AEHA and the ACF, please visit the AEHA website: www.ethicalhealth.org.au

15.01.2022 Read AOAs position statement and media release regarding orthopaedic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic on our advocacy page: https://www.aoa.org.au//governance-an/position-statements/

14.01.2022 Read the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)'s latest updates and FAQs about elective surgery for clinicians and consumers, following the easing of restrictions on elective surgery:

13.01.2022 We thank John Tuffley, Graham Gumley, Nicole Williams and David Graham for taking the time to share their experiences with Orthopaedic Outreach in last Thursdays Orthopaedic Outreach: Why Wouldnt I? webinar. The chair and panellists discussed the evolution of Outreach programs, the challenges faced and the impact that programs such as Outreach has had on local communities. Find out more about Orthopaedic Outreach at https://www.orthoreach.org.au A recording of this webi...nar will be available on the AOA website soon at https://www.aoa.org.au/webinars Not pictured: David Graham

12.01.2022 At #NSWASM20 we’ll be hearing from Federal Member for Warringah and climate change activist Zali Stegall, NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant and Avant Head of Research, Education and Advocacy Georgie Haysom. See the program for more information: aoa.org.au/NSW20-Program

12.01.2022 Registration for live streaming at #TASASM20 is available. TAS Branch Chair David Penn will lead the discussion on how COVID-19 has affected orthopaedic care across Australia, and guest speakers include #AOANJRR Deputy Director Richard de Steiger, Catherine McDougall, and Ed Bateman. Read the scientific program at aoa.org.au/TASASM

12.01.2022 Our sincerest thanks to Sarah Coll, Graham Gumley, Jenny Green, Jeff Ecker and Mark Ross for providing their support and insight into last nights webinar, Complications of internal fixation of distal radius fractures. The chair and panellists discussed a variety of findings related to distal radius fractures including loss of fixation, carpal tunnel syndrome and more. A recording of the webinar will be available soon on the AOA website: https://bit.ly/2WRTWOq... Pictured: Graham Gumley presenting Loss of fixation after volar plating

12.01.2022 Our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of past AOA vice-president and founding member of the Australian Knee Society, Dick Tooth. In addition to his pioneering work in Australian orthopaedics, Dick served as the 41st captain of the Wallabies in 1957. He will be missed.

12.01.2022 "What a great first meeting. 90 minutes of great discussion from a group of passionate attendees who all have so much to give in helping to make our world, including AOA, a better place for all." Cultural Inclusion Working Group Chair Chris Morrey Our Cultural Inclusion Working Group met for the first time virtually on 23 July with members of the group residing across Australia. This group will advise the AOA Board on matters regarding the inclusion of Australians of diverse cultures, genders, religions, and races, with the purpose of fostering diversity at AOA. For more information, visit the website: https://www.aoa.org.au/cultural-inclusion

12.01.2022 As the surge in demand on personal protective equipment associated with the COVID-19 pandemic begins to impact Australian supplies, we must do what we can to preserve PPE to ensure the safety of those on the front line of the pandemic. AOA Research Foundation General Director Claudia Bella, along with colleagues, is utilising 3D printing technology to address the PPE shortage were facing.

11.01.2022 Prompted by the recent events in Beirut, SICOT and AIOT will be hosting a webinar on Disaster Management tomorrow at 11pm AEST. AOA Second VP Annette Holian will join speakers from around the world on providing care in the aftermath of disaster and warfare. Register: bit.ly/31dRyE9

11.01.2022 Just over a week until we host our #AOAOWL workshop at #NSWASM20! Spaces for onsite attendance is limited and live streaming is open for any medical student, intern or junior doctor interested in orthopaedics: aoa.org.au/NSW20-Register

11.01.2022 Our SA/NT Branch ASM was held last Friday as an online webinar, where presenters showcased their research and insights from their respective teaching hospitals. Our thanks to SA/NT honorary Secretary Rob Wallace for facilitating the meeting.

10.01.2022 As COVID-19 spreads, significant caution will need to be exercised over the next few months with respect to elective surgery. Careful prioritisation will be necessary to help sustain emergency and essential surgery. Read more in our media release: https://www.aoa.org.au//governance-and/position-statements

10.01.2022 Ultimately, it is the patient who determines value in health care. In economic terms, it is medical practitioners who patients want to consult for medical treatment. Stephen Milgate reflects in this The Medical Journal of Australia article on the dangers of shifts towards US-style managed care, and the need to remain focused on delivering the best outcomes for every patient. In our ‘Short Stay Arthroplasty Sustainable and Better Value Healthcare?’ series, leaders from o...rthopaedic surgery and the healthcare sector have explored shifts towards short-stay arthroplasty, the influences that affect it and need to ensure continuing high-quality, patient-centred care. The discussion will continue in the final webinar of the series ‘Short Stay Arthroplasty where to from now?’ at 8pm AEDT Thursday 26 November. Register now: aoa.org.au/arthroplasty-part3 See more

08.01.2022 Short stay arthroplasty sustainable and better value healthcare? Members of the medical community are invited to join our upcoming webinar series, where leaders from the healthcare sector will discuss the matter. In our first webinar, Short Stay arthroplasty what is the problem?, which will be held at 8pm AEST Thursday 10 September, AOA President and Chair Andrew Ellis will join panellists Rachel David (CEO, Private Health Australia), Dwayne Crombie (MD Health Services,... Bupa), Linda Swan (CMO, Medibank), and Alison Verhoeven (CEO, Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association) in discussion on why change is required. Non-AOA members that would like to attend these webinars can go to our website: https://bit.ly/3bmwcb1 AOA Members can register at no cost: https://bit.ly/2Gk58xH

08.01.2022 We are currently hosting our virtual 2020 VIC/TAS Winter Welcome as an abridged scientific meeting, where members from across Australia are given the opportunity to see research from VIC and TAS teaching hospitals. Pictured is VIC branch Scientific Secretary Kemble Wang introducing the meeting and a Q and A session for the first group of presenters.

07.01.2022 Join British Orthopaedic Association's webinar next week, where panellists, including BOA VP Bob Handley, will discuss the resumption of surgery during COVID-19 and the next steps for working in a 'COVID-era'.

06.01.2022 AOA President Andrew Ellis thanks AOA members that have reduced elective surgery in order to conserve vital supplies and reduce the burden on our healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

06.01.2022 Read the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)s latest updates and FAQs about elective surgery for clinicians and consumers, following the easing of restrictions on elective surgery:

05.01.2022 Is lockdown affecting your joints? AOA member Greg Keene spoke to ABC Australia Nightlifes Philip Clark on causes and treatments for certain knee conditions and how changes in lifestyle for many during COVID-19 is affecting knees.

05.01.2022 #AOAOWL member and AOA Second-Vice President Annette Holian, who is also the first woman elected to the presidential line, shares some of the key events in her life that has shaped where she is today, and the advice she has for those pursuing careers in surgery and medicine: https://bit.ly/2Iz7PJW

04.01.2022 The provisional program for our 2020 TAS Branch ASM, to be held 78 August, is now available. Registration is open and all AOA members are invited to attend. The event will feature both in-person and online engagement, including live-streamed contributions from across the country. #TASASM2020... www.aoa.org.au/events/tas-asm

04.01.2022 Our thanks to First Vice-President and Advertising Complaints Subcommittee Chair Michael Gillespie, Professional Conduct and Standards Chair Sue Liew, Past President Graham Mercer and AHPRAs Jim ODempsey, for hosting last nights Advertising is there a right way to do it? webinar. Attendees were given a summary of ethical advertising, and how AOA will monitor and implement guidelines for members. We further thank the panel for providing valuable insight and discussion on advertising in the medical profession. A recording of the webinar will be made available for AOA members soon via our website: https://www.aoa.org.au/webinars

04.01.2022 Is lockdown affecting your joints? AOA member Greg Keene spoke to ABC Australia Nightlife's Philip Clark on causes and treatments for certain knee conditions and how changes in lifestyle for many during COVID-19 is affecting knees.

04.01.2022 Our thanks to everyone that presented and attended at today's VIC/TAS Winter Welcome. It was fantastic to have people on both sides of the event able to join us across the country, and we look forward to welcoming more of you in-person and online as our event schedule ramps back up. Congratulations to 'Best research paper award' recipients Min Jia Tang and Samuel Kwok, and VORT recipient James Onggo.

03.01.2022 Our hybrid, one-day NSW Branch Annual Scientific Meeting is less than two weeks away. We invite all in NSW to attend onsite or if not in NSW attend via live streaming. Register now: aoa.org.au/NSW20-Register #NSWASM20

03.01.2022 Visit our information hub for advice on orthopaedic care during the #COVID-19 pandemic and the actions weve taken to address the pandemics effects on AOA events, training, and more: https://aoa.org.au/for-patients/covid-19-updates

03.01.2022 Read AOA's position statement and media release regarding orthopaedic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic on our advocacy page: https://www.aoa.org.au//governance-an/position-statements/

01.01.2022 "Spending time, as people return to normal training, to do stretching and strengthening exercises... theres good evidence that (it) decreases the risk of knee injuries." AOA past President David Martin spoke to ABC Radio Adelaides David Bevan on the Importance of warming up before exercise and sport to prevent injury after inactivity due to COVID-19. Listen from 47min 40secs:

01.01.2022 Today marks the retirement of AOA Business Manager Jeff Clark. Throughout his 13 years with us, Jeffs wisdom, expertise and kindness has proved invaluable to the AOA, to many of its members and especially to staff. We know we speak for many, many members of the orthopaedic community when we thank you for everything youve done for us. This month we also celebrate ten years of service to AOA from Advocacy and Governance Manager Kathy Hill and WA Regional Manager Julia Hollowa...y. Kathys steady hand and keen insight have many times proved crucial to handling critical issues, and Julia has earnt the deep respect and affection of WAs orthopaedic surgeons and trainees. Lastly, July will mark ten years with AOA for CEO Adrian Cosenza. Adrians leadership is a constant demonstration of his deep commitment to supporting our members mission to improve Australian orthopaedics. Thanks, Adrian, for leading by example, for always having time for those seeking help, and for your passion for protecting the wellbeing of your staff.