Pursuing an orthopaedic fellowship

Recently, James H. Beaty, MD, of the Campbell Clinic, conducted a roundtable discussion on the value of pursuing a specialty fellowship and on how the fellowship process has changed over the years. Joining Dr. Beaty were Timothy L. Beck, MD, who recently completed a fellowship and is now practicing in Tyler, Texas; Timothy M.

Ethical issues and sports medicine

Nancy M. Cummings, MD; Matthew J. Matava, MD

Does the Hippocratic maxim apply to the modern-day athlete? “Do no harm” seems pretty simple. Yet, it is important to define “harm”: Is it purely physical or could it be psychological or financial? In today’s sports medicine arena, this definition is not so clear. The traditional physician-patient relationship now has become, at the least, a triad—doctor-patient-team relationship. In some cases, the financial “health” of the patient threatens to cloud the picture.

Reminder: MOC deadlines approaching

If you plan to take the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Maintenance of Certification™ (MOC) examination in 2013—or in 2016, 2017, or 2018—make sure to meet the applicable requirements listed below. For the 2013 examination For diplomates whose certificates expire in 2013, 2014, or 2015 and who plan on taking the MOC exam in 2013, Dec.

AAOS says “Thanks” to Dr. Frassica

Justyna Della Valle

Creator of ABOS Board Preparation & Review Course “retires” For 7 years, Frank J. Frassica, MD, has organized the Academy’s Board Preparation and Review Course for orthopaedic surgery residents preparing for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Part 1 Examination. The 2011 course, held April 13–17, in Chicago, was his last as course director, and the AAOS acknowledged his efforts with a recognition plaque. Frank J.

Residents have less time to learn more

Jennie McKee

Work hour restrictions, performance measurement challenge orthopaedic educators “Today, orthopaedic residents have more to learn, and less time to learn it,” said Kevin P. Black, MD, chair of the department of orthopaedics and rehabilitation at Penn State University’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. “Much like the practice of orthopaedics has evolved over the years, so too has resident education.” According to Dr.

Fixed-bearing TAR improves gait function

Terry Stanton

Gait study shows positive short-term results A study of gait mechanics in patients who underwent total ankle replacement (TAR) with fixed-bearing implants found improvements in pain, gait, and function through 2 years postoperatively, while ankle range of motion was maintained. The study, by Robin M. Queen, PhD, and his associates at the Michael W.

What’s your Diagnosis?

In this feature, AAOS Now publishes a series of images, challenging readers to diagnose the condition depicted. The images for this month’s challenge were submitted by John M. Purvis, MD, who provided the following information: The patient is a 14-year-old healthy girl who was seen for mild idiopathic scoliosis. A standing lateral radiograph was taken and revealed an abnormality of the T-12 vertebra (Fig. A). The patient, however, had no symptoms of back pain, fever, or systemic illness.

Study provides 3-D view of flatfoot

Terry Stanton

At the 2011 annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, the Roger A. Mann Award for best clinical paper went to the first study to use three-dimensional (3-D) computed tomography (CT) imaging to visualize feet with flatfoot deformity under full weight bearing. The study was performed by Masamitsu Kido, MD, and associates at the department of orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan.

Meetings and Course Listings

General SEPT. 26, 2011–JAN. 15, 2012 Wounded in Action Art Exhibition U.S. Army Medical Department Museum, San Antonio, Texas Website: www.woundedinactionart.org OCT. 15 AAOS Top Orthopaedic Controversies InterContinental New York Times Square, New York Course director: Laith M. Jazrawi, MD OCT. 16–18 AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scholar Development Program Rosemont, Ill. OCT. 19–22 Eastern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, Va. Website: www.