Columbia Orthopedics at the 2026 AAOS Annual Meeting

12:30 PM - Room 221

Growing Strong Bones from Childhood to Adult

Presenter: Christen M. Russo, MD

This session will evaluate bone health and nutrition required for pediatric orthopaedic issues as integral to treatment. This session is co-branded by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.

Dive into real-world problem-solving with our new Case Chats Paper Sessions! These interactive sessions feature presenter-submitted case studies that bridge research and practice through practical examples. Join dynamic discussions that transform evidence-based findings into everyday decision-making.

Having Arthroplasty-Trained On-Call Surgeon Improves Care for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures at a Large Academic Institution

Author: Alexander S. Dash, MD; Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD; Carl L. Herndon, MD; H. John Cooper, MD; Jeffrey A. Geller, MD; Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA; Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD, Tiffany A. Smith, MD, MS

4:14 PM -Room 253

7:15 PM - Marriott Warehouse Arts District

Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society (RJOS) Annual Meeting

PGY 02 Cristina R. DelPrete, MD 

Recipient of the 2026 Jessi Block Courage Award  from RJOS, recognizing an orthopaedic surgeon who exemplifies courage, strength, and integrity.

2:00 PM - Room 354
Program ID: 253

Excelling in an Orthopaedic Career: Expert Advice from Cradle to Grave

Learn how to excel in all phases of the orthopaedic surgery career from experts in leadership, teaching, research, and education.

A chairpersons' view of success and how to get to leadership positions you want

Presenter: Willilam N. Levine, MD

A Women's View of Orthopedic Surgery

Presenter: Wakenda Tyler, MD

3:30 PM - Room 344
Program ID: #261

Staying Out of Trouble in Your First 100 Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasties

Presenter: Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD

Starting practice doing direct anterior total hip arthroplasties (DATHA) is challenging. This session will teach the right way to build a DATHA practice safely, with tips and tricks for avoiding complications.

Dive into real-world problem-solving with our new Case Chats Paper Sessions! These interactive sessions feature presenter-submitted case studies that bridge research and practice through practical examples. Join dynamic discussions that transform evidence-based findings into everyday decision-making.

10:34 AM - La Nouvelle Balroom B

Program ID: #200

The One-Year Infection Rates after Vancomycin Powder and Dilute Povidone-Iodine Lavage for Infection Prophylaxis in High-Risk Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial One-year results from a randomized trial show no significant difference in infection rates after THA using vancomycin, povidone-iodine, VPIP, or saline irrigation

Authors: H. John Cooper, MD

2:40 PM - Room 346

Program ID: #277

Pediatric Spine Surgeons Report High Mental Health Burden and Limited Support for Scoliosis Patients

Despite recognizing high mental health needs in adolescents with scoliosis, most pediatric spine surgeons surveyed do not conduct routine screenings or follow-up, highlighting critical gaps in care.

Authors: Amber E. Mizerik, PA; Benjamin D. Roye, MD; Julia Rakin, MSW; Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH

2:44 PM - Room 346

Program ID: #278

Development of a Machine Learning Tool to Improve Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring: Proof of Conceptt, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America | Past President, Pediatric Spine Study Group

Presenter: Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH

Authors: Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH; Varun Arvind MD

This educational program is developed specifically for medical students to build their awareness of and exposure to orthopaedics and AAOS, while strengthening the pipeline of diverse and qualified individuals. The program includes a sawbones module, leadership, mentorship, and didactic components led by leading orthopaedic surgeons in collaboration with AALOS, BWOS, JRGOS, Nth Dimensions, ODLC, The Perry Initiative, Pride Ortho, and RJOS. (No CME is offered. Advance registration is required.) No handout available for this session.

Leadership Discussion Panel

Panelist: Willilam N. Levine, MD

10:25 AM - La Nouvelle Ballroom C

Snapshot Stories

Presenter: Christen M. Russo, MD

3:05-3:35 PM - La Nouvelle Ballroom C

8am - Room 255

Program ID: FF2

The Future is Now—Training the Next Generation: Virtual Reality in Orthopaedic Residency Education

Current Limitations of Residency Training Now and how does VR fill that need?

Presenter: William N. Levine, MD

Flash Five: Game Changers-Contemporary Tips and Techniques
A burst of knowledge given in five minutes on topics benefiting orthopaedic clinicians. This is a one-hour session that has a Moderator to give opening and closing remarks different presenters, each giving one five-minute presentation. The individual speakers will identify and describe several contemporary trends or techniques within the realm of their expertise that have scientific merit and may serve to enhance the learner's understanding and inclusion within their practice. No handout available for this session.

Shoulder and Elbow

Presenter: William N. Levine, MD

8am - Room 255

OrthoLive

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Great Hall

Adult Reconstruction Hip Poster Session 2

Program ID: P248

An Abbreviated Two-Stage Procedure for PJI Resulted in Similar Postoperative Outcomes to More Traditional Two-Stage Procedures
A shortened timeline between spacer placement and reimplantation after PJI led to similar outcome to traditional 2-stage procedure.

Authors: Alexander S. Dash, MD, MS; Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD; Carl L. Herndon, MD; H. John Cooper, MD; Jeffrey A. Geller, MD; Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA; Nitya Venkat, MD; Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD

Program ID: P321

The Role of a Risk Mitigation Clinic in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
This study investigates the role of a chart review only versus in-person preoperative risk mitigation clinic in risk mitigation ahead of total joint arthroplasty.

Authors: Alexander S. Dash, MD, MS; Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD; Anastasia Gazgalis, MD; H. John Cooper, MD; Jeffrey A. Geller, MD; Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA; Nitya Venkat, MD; Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD

Dive into real-world problem-solving with our new Case Chats Paper Sessions! These interactive sessions feature presenter-submitted case studies that bridge research and practice through practical examples. Join dynamic discussions that transform evidence-based findings into everyday decision-making.

3:30 PM - Room 229
Program ID: #634

Takes Longer, but We Do a Good Job: Debunking the Learning Curve in DAA THA for Junior Attendings
Authors: Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD; Carl L. Herndon, MD; H. John Cooper, MD; Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA; Tiffany A. Smith, MD, MS

Dive into real-world problem-solving with our new Case Chats Paper Sessions! These interactive sessions feature presenter-submitted case studies that bridge research and practice through practical examples. Join dynamic discussions that transform evidence-based findings into everyday decision-making.

2 PM -Room 344
Program ID: #452

The One-Year Infection Rates after Vancomycin Powder and Dilute Povidone-Iodine Lavage for Infection Prophylaxis in High-Risk Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Author: H. John Cooper, MD

Impact of Language-Concordant Preoperative Education on Readmissions After Joint Arthroplasty

Authors: Alexander S. Dash, MD; R. Alex Ruberto, MD; William K. Crockatt, MD; Jeffrey A. Geller, MD; Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD; Carl L. Herndon, MD; H. John Cooper, MD; Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA; Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD

Poster - 

March 2

Coronal Soft Tissue Balance Alone Does Not Portend Improved Patient Satisfaction after Robotic Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD; Carl L. Herndon, MD; H. John Cooper, MD; Jeffrey A. Geller, MD; Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA; Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD

ePoster - e0282

March 2

Collared Cementless Stems Lead to Decreased Rates of Periprosthetic Fractures Compared to Collarless Cemented Stems

Authors: D. Joanna Kim, MD; Jeffrey A. Geller, MD

OrthoLive Poster Presentation
Great Hall
Poster - P021

March 3

An Abbreviated Two-Stage Procedure for PJI Resulted in Similar Postoperative Outcomes to More Traditional Two-Stage Procedures

Authors: Alexander S. Dash, MD; Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD; Carl L. Herndon, MD; H. John Cooper, MD; Jeffrey A. Geller, MD; Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA; Nitya Venkat, MD; Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD, Tiffany A. Smith, MD, MS

Adult Reconstruction Hip Poster Session 2

Poster - 

March 4

The Impact of the Pitch Clock on UCL Surgery Rates and Performance in Major League Baseball Pitchers

Authors: Michael Mastroianni, MD; Andrew J. Luzzi, MD; Christopher S. Ahmad, MD; 

Sports Medicine Poster Session 2

Poster - P470

March 4

The Role of a Risk Mitigation Clinic in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Propensity-Matched Analysis

Authors: Anastasia Gazgalis, MD

Sports Medicine Poster Session 2

Poster - P470

March 4

8:05 AM - La Nouvelle Ballroom C
Presenter: Lauren H. Redler, MD
Shoulder Instability

8:30 AM - Room 344
Shouldering Excellence: A Fireside Chat with the Best of the Best
Panelist: William N. Levine, MD

11:06 AM - Room 272
Stem Choice in Revision Surgery
Presenter: H. John Coooper, MD

3:53 PM - Room 272
Wound Care Advancements in TJA
Presenter: Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD