Welcome to the Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics!
Published by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Online ISSN: 2996-1742
Frequency: Triannually
Our mission is to advance musculoskeletal health by providing a dynamic, online platform that promotes scientific research, supports scholarly activity, and delivers high-quality education grounded in evidence-based studies and rooted in osteopathic principles.
Access
JAOAO is an open access journal. There is a fee for submissions.
Current Issue:
Volume X, Number 1 Spring 2026
Past Issues:
Volume IX, Number 3 Fall/Winter 2025
Volume IX, Number 2 Summer 2025
Volume IX, Number 1 Spring 2025
Volume VIII, Number 3 Fall/Winter 2024
Volume VIII, Number 2 Summer 2024
Volume VIII, Number 1 Spring 2024
Volume VII, Number 3 Winter 2023
Volume VII, Number 2 Summer 2023
Volume VII, Number 1 Spring 2023
Volume VI, Number 2 Summer/Fall 2022
Volume VI, Number 1 Spring 2022
Editorial Board
The JAOAO Editorial Board is comprised of members of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics from across the US representing surgical expertise in all aspects of orthopedics. Associate Editors review articles and are selected based on their years of experience and training. Deputy Editors recommend article acceptance and are selected based on their editorial experience as well as years of experience and training. Chief Editors provide a final stage of review and determine acceptance.
Steven J. Heithoff, DO, MBA, FAOAO, Editor-in-Chief
Zachary C. Lum, DO, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Michael G. Saper, DO, FAOAO, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Contact
Steven J. Heithoff, DO, MBA, FAOAO
Editor-in-Chief
[email protected]
Joye Stewart, Managing Editor
2209 DIckens Road
Richmond, VA 23230-2005
800-741-2626
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JAOAO History
The Academy is very proud to publish the resurgence of the Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (JAOAO) online. The JAOAO was originally edited in print form by Dr. Daniel Morrison in the 1980’s. This accomplishment represents the combined efforts of a talented volunteer editorial board, the support of AOAO leadership, and the creative work of our administrative team. It is our hope the Journal thrives as an outlet for scholarly activity for our Academy members, both present and future.
Steven J. Heithoff, DO, MBA, FAOAO
Editor-in-Chief
JAOAO Archives
Print ISSN: 0740-0926