The University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics made a strong showing at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting held in New Orleans March 2–6, 2026. Faculty and trainees from across the department presented impactful research, participated in educational sessions, and shared clinical expertise spanning multiple orthopaedic subspecialties. Their participation highlighted the department’s continued commitment to innovation, collaboration, and advancing the field of orthopaedic surgery.
The following presentations were among the highlights of the meeting:
- Symposium Spine Contemporary Lumbar Spine Surgery Debates and Options – Darrel S. Brodke, MD
- Symposium Shoulder and Elbow Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears: Matching Repair Construct with Current Evidence – Peter N. Chalmers, MD
- ICL Adult Reconstruction Hip Direct Anterior Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Extensibility of the Anterior Approach – Jeremy Gililland, MD
- ICL Adult Reconstruction Hip Direct Anterior Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Complex Acetabular Reconstruction – Lucas Anderson, MD
- Case Presentation Pediatrics Challenging Pediatric Hip Disorders: From Osteotomy to Arthroplasty – Scott Michael Lavalva, MD; Lucas Anderson, MD
- ICL Adult Reconstruction Hip Do a Better Total Hip Arthroplasty: Tips and Tricks to Enhance Outcomes – Jeremy Gililland, MD
- Case Presentation Sports Medicine Hip Pain in the Young Active Patient: Cases in Hip Preservation – Stephen K. Aoki, MD
In addition to these presentations, the University of Utah Orthopaedics Department contributed significantly to the 2026 AAOS Annual Meeting with:
- 14 Symposiums, Case Presentations, Specialty Programs, and Instructional Course Lectures
- 11 Paper Presentations
- 30+ Posters
- 20+ Specialty Day Presentations
- 2 Industry Theater Presentations
This year’s meeting featured innovative research, engaging educational sessions, and meaningful collaboration among orthopaedic leaders from around the world. The strong presence of University of Utah faculty and researchers underscores the department’s continued leadership in advancing orthopaedic research, education, and patient care.
For more information and highlights from the 2026 AAOS Annual Meeting, visit: AAOS Annual Meeting
About the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics:
The University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics is a recognized leader in musculoskeletal care, research, and education. Committed to improving the quality of life for patients, the department advances clinical care through innovative research, trains the next generation of orthopaedic specialists, and contributes to the continued evolution of orthopaedic science and surgical techniques.