What does AOSM mean in MEDICAL

Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (AOSM) is a subspecialty of orthopedics that focuses on treating sports injuries, degenerative conditions, and other musculoskeletal disorders using minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Anyone who has sustained a sports injury or has a musculoskeletal disorder can make an appointment with an AOSM specialist.

Generally speaking, the goal of AOSM is to provide relief from pain and to restore normal joint function through both nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy, bracing, and injections, as well as minimally invasive surgery when necessary.

Recovery time varies depending on the individual patient's condition and the type of procedure performed. However, most patients can expect to resume activities within several weeks after treatment depending on how closely they follow instructions for post-surgical care.

Advantages of AOSM include shorter operating times resulting in less anesthesia use; decreased complications associated with extended hospital stays; smaller incisions leading to faster healing times; less risk of infection since no large incisions are needed; improved accuracy when repairing tissues due to magnification during arthroscopic procedures; reduced costs due to shorter hospital stays and fewer postoperative visits; quicker return to activity levels due to smaller incisions resulting in less pain and quicker healing times.