The AAOS is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists and your trusted source for orthopaedic information.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal care for patients, and is the authoritative source of information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related issues.

Core values

- **Advocacy and Policy Impact**: AAOS advocates for policy issues that affect orthopaedic patients, such as mitigating specialty care cuts and addressing surprise billing, which directly impacts healthcare access and quality[1][3].
- **Education and Innovation**: The Academy provides world-class education, innovates in orthopaedic care, and develops resources like the Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program, which enhances clinical skills and patient care[3].
- **Diversity and Inclusion**: AAOS has initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, such as the Governance Diversity Report and the AAOS Leadership Institute, which promote a more inclusive and equitable healthcare environment[1][3].
- **Patient-Reported Outcomes**: The AAOS works on collecting and utilizing patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) to improve patient care and align with the shift towards value-based and patient-centered healthcare[5].
- **Community Support**: During the COVID-19 pandemic, AAOS launched the COVID-19 Member Resource Center, a social media campaign (#OrthoHeroes), and other initiatives to support members and their communities[1].