AAOS Launches Pain Management Hub Amid Rising Opioid Concerns
Event summary
- AAOS launched a Pain Management Resource Center on July 13, 2026 to support safer, personalized care.
- The hub offers tools for orthopedic surgeons and patients across the full continuum of musculoskeletal care.
- Resource Center developed in partnership with Curonix LLC, Pacira BioSciences, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Viatris.
The big picture
With tens of millions of Americans living with acute and chronic pain, AAOS's new Pain Management Resource Center addresses the growing need for safer, more personalized treatment approaches. This initiative comes as orthopedic surgeons navigate evolving patient expectations, ongoing opioid concerns, and a changing regulatory landscape. The centralized hub aims to support consistent, patient-centered care while helping clinicians stay current with emerging evidence.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly orthopedic surgeons and patients will integrate the new resource into their care practices.
- Regulatory Impact
- Whether evolving opioid regulations will influence the effectiveness of this centralized pain management approach.
- Partnership Strategy
- The extent to which founding partners leverage this platform for their own product promotion and market positioning.