Wayne A Johnson

Wayne A. Johnson, M.D., FAAOS, FACS, Fmr LTC USA, Howard U, MMC, Univ. of Colo., Univ. of Miami. KAY, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and NY Knicks fan

[AAOS @AAOS1]

How can mentors help students find the right program?

Dr. Aiyer and @BillLevineMD join Dr. Schaefer for a discussion on some controversial aspects of the orthopaedic surgery match program on the most recent episode of the AAOS Now Podcast.

Watch now: https://t.co/ebCoY4BR1K

[AAOS @AAOS1]

It’s a small bone in the wrist, but injuries to the hamate can cause big pain, as Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino learned on Saturday.

Find out why sluggers like Pasquantino are at risk for hamate fractures at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/fkHU4DULkJ

@Royals @MLB @aossm1972

[American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons @AAOSAdvocacy]

Thank you to the team coaches and physicians who joined AAOS on Capitol Hill last week! By supporting policies that protect good-faith care, preserve medical independence, and maintain continuity of care across state lines, Congress can help protect athletes and care teams.

[AAOS @AAOS1]

What caused the finger numbness & weakened grip Brooks Koepka was working through leading up to the U.S. Open? Possibly, ulnar nerve entrapment.

Learn why most symptoms of this elbow condition occur in the hand at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/Y4M4zWJlfX

@PGATOUR #Orthotwitter

[AAOS @AAOS1]

On #Juneteenth, we celebrate the freedom and the enduring resilience and strength of the Black community.

As we recognize & celebrate the significant contributions of Black physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals, please join us in reflecting on our shared history.

[Wayne A Johnson @wayneajohnsonmd]

Team coaches, physicians lead Capitol Hill briefing on changing athletics landscape https://t.co/irwCeklklB

[Built in Buffalo @BuiltInBuffalo_]

This view of Highmark Stadium shows how big it REALLY IS! 😱

#Bills | #GoBills | #BillsMafia

[Wayne A Johnson @wayneajohnsonmd]

@conquertheno Denzel

[Wayne A Johnson @wayneajohnsonmd]

Both my teams- a can’t miss senario 🏆⛹🏽‍♂️🏀

[Onyx @OnyxOdds]

Which team wins a 7-game series?

[NBA @NBA]

Jalen Brunson: NBA CHAMPION.

🗽 28.4 PPG in playoffs (led all players)
🗽 32.6 in NBA Finals (led all players)
🗽 45 PTS in clinching Game 5
🗽 Unanimous NBA Finals MVP

CAPTAIN CLUTCH gave New York a postseason run for the ages... and their first championship in 53 years!

[Built in Buffalo @BuiltInBuffalo_]

𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥: The Bills are rumored to be getting a gray alternate jersey very similar to the one in the picture…

How do we feel about these? 😬

(📸 @ScottKinmartin)
#Bills | #GoBills | #BillsMafia

[Wayne A Johnson @wayneajohnsonmd]

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[AAOS @AAOS1]

Lead & serve your profession with AAOS.

Whether you are interested in Research and Quality, Advocacy, Education, or Membership, there are opportunities available!

Please visit https://t.co/FrsJEl1RJ7 to explore positions you may be eligible to apply for.

@wayneajohnsonmd

[American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons @AAOSAdvocacy]

Thank you to our partners at @AOSSM1972, @theAMSSM, and the Professional Sports Physicians Coalition for bringing attention to this critical issue!

[American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons @AAOSAdvocacy]

Conversations highlighted the reforms needed to better support the medical teams athletes rely on, including:

✔️ Safeguarding access to care for athletes at all levels
✔️ Protecting clinicians providing good-faith care
✔️ Guaranteed medical independence
✔️Maintaining continuity of care across state lines

[American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons @AAOSAdvocacy]

Yesterday, we welcomed @CoachUrbanMeyer, Dr. Carly Day, and Dr. Eric McCarty to Capitol Hill to brief lawmakers on the changing landscape of athletics and its impact on team physicians.

[Carly Day, MD @CarlyDayMD]

🏛️Spent yesterday on Capitol Hill with @TheAMSSM @AAOSAdvocacy @aossm1972 & @CoachUrbanMeyer talking about the role of sports medicine physicians.

🤗Thank you to all the members of congress who met with us us, heard our stories, and shared their own

📸 More photos in thread

[Regulatory Relief Coalition @regrelief]

👏Big news! The #SeniorsAct now has 290+ #House cosponsors. Momentum is building for bipartisan reforms that will improve access to care for seniors. It's time for Congress to act now and #PassTheSeniorsAct. Read more: https://t.co/g3zi2R9K2n

[American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons @AAOSAdvocacy]

What does it take to create a safe path to compete for athletes?

Hear more from @CoachUrbanMeyer, Dr. @CarlyDayMD, and Dr. Kevin McCarty on the critical partnership between coaches and team physicians during their visit to Capitol Hill this week.