New TO examines CDA vs. ACDF

Michael R. Zindrick, MD; Fareeha Shuttari-Khan, MPH

Since its introduction in the United States in 2003, the artificial cervical vertebral disk has presented physicians and patients with the prospect of achieving relief of radicular arm and neck pain, while at the same time maintaining spine segmental motion and thus eliminating adjacent segment degeneration.

Targeting inflammation in osteosarcomas

Kumar Nair

Inflammation is a central pathway that may act as both cause and effect in a range of musculoskeletal disorders as diverse as arthritis, implant loosening, and bone tumors. For Francis Y. Lee, MD, PhD, the current chair of the AAOS Clinician Scientist Development Program, a better understanding of inflammation may open doors to innovative treatments, particularly for osteosarcomas.

Orthopaedic advances depend on research, education

Lisa Applegate

Million-dollar donor to OREF encourages others to give back To mark his dedication to ongoing orthopaedic research and education, Chitranjan S. Ranawat, MD, made a $1 million commitment to the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) to be paid through his family trust. This gift will drive orthopaedic advances in perpetuity and, he hopes, will also encourage others to give back, financially and otherwise. Although Dr.