Dr. John Polousky
At the 2026 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Research on OsteoChondritis Dissecans of the Knee (ROCK) study group received the AAOS Impact Award, one of the highest honors in orthopedic research.
Formerly known as the Kappa Delta Award, the annual award recognizes outstanding research that improves care for bones, joints and muscles. It highlights work that helps change medical practice and shape the future of orthopedic care.
Recognizing breakthroughs in knee research
For more than 15 years, the ROCK study…
