AAOS Attendee Fast Facts

Orthopedic professionals from all corners of the Earth are descending upon San Diego, Calif., this week to attend the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2017 Annual Meeting. Billed as the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists, the AAOS meeting is considered the premiere event for the industry—an opportunity for surgeons to further their knowledge and for companies to showcase their latest treatment technologies. The following infographic from AAOS provides a detailed glimpse at meeting attendance over the last few years, analyzing the crowds based on region, practice setting, age, and treatment focus.