We are thrilled to congratulate our colleague, Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, FRCSC, DABOS, on his appointment as the new president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Dr. Amendola, a professor of orthopaedic surgery and chief of sports medicine at Duke University, will assume the organization's leadership following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego. His presidency marks the third and final year of a four-year term of dedicated volunteer service, having previously served as vice president of the AAOS. We are proud to see his leadership recognized at the highest level in the field of orthopaedics.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Amendola said, “It is a great honor to serve as the 93rd president of the AAOS and represent our members during this exciting time of growth and innovation. I am committed to providing the tools, resources, and support our members need to deliver exceptional musculoskeletal care to their patients. By fostering collaboration within the musculoskeletal community, specialty societies, and orthopaedic organizations, we will continue to drive progress and strengthen the future of orthopaedic surgery.”