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America’s Gulf

This isn’t about orthopaedics, per se—so I hope I don’t get fired—but sometimes we need to talk about things other than orthopaedics. Sometimes we need to talk about being patient, doing the right thing, and being thankful. S. Terry Canale, MD “Up there” has the business heroes, the Fords, the DuPonts, the Mellons. “Down there” we have just one big business hero. You’ve probably heard of him—his name was Carrier, as in air conditioners.

Nominating Committee recommends 2011 slate

On Oct. 20, 2010, the AAOS Nominating Committee released its recommended slate of nominees. The release was timed to correspond to bylaw amendments adopted by the Fellowship after the 2010 Annual Meeting. Chaired by James H. Beaty, MD, the Nominating Committee also included Louis U. Bigliani, MD; Freddie H. Fu, MD; Joseph P. Iannotti, MD, PhD; Frank B. Kelly, MD; Felix (Buddy) H. Savoie III, MD; and Laura L. Tosi, MD.

What killed Mozart?

Jennie McKee

Orthopaedist reviews the theories and points to eighteenth century medical treatment On Dec. 5, 1791, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—one of the world’s greatest and most prolific classical composers—died in Vienna at the age of 35, igniting a firestorm of rumor and speculation that continues to this day. Was Mozart poisoned by court composer and reputed rival Antonio Salieri, or was kidney failure, rheumatic fever, or even a parasitic infection to blame?

Professional compliance actions

Three grievances result in action against three fellows At its meeting on June 19, 2010, the Board of Directors of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) considered several grievances filed under the AAOS Professional Compliance Program and alleging violations of the AAOS Standards of Professionalism (SOPs) for Orthopaedic Expert Witness Testimony.

Be an orthopaedist without borders

Richard A. Gosselin, MD

Don’t pass up the opportunity to serve I have had the opportunity to work as an orthopaedist for Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in Haiti, Iraq, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka. Each experience been both challenging and rewarding. Surgical programs for MSF include obstetrics, general and reconstructive surgery, and orthopaedics.

To our Turkish colleagues: “Hoşgeldin!”

Peter Pollack

AAOS welcomes Turkey as 2011 Guest Nation “This is a great honor,” says Prof. Dr. Mahmut Nedim Doral, upon learning of Turkey’s selection as Guest Nation for the 2011 AAOS Annual Meeting. “It is a great opportunity to increase awareness of Turkey, not only in the orthopaedic community, but culturally and socially as well.”

Pat on the back...

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery officers for 2010–2011: James R. Kasser, MD, president; Christopher D. Harner, MD, vice-president; David F. Martin, MD, president-elect; Terry L. Thompson, MD, secretary; Sanford E. Emery, MD, MBA, treasurer. James R. Roberson, MD, and James E. Carpenter, MD, were elected as directors. The North American Spine Society (NASS) appointments for 2010–2011: William C. Watters III, MD, treasurer; Charles A. Mick, MD, second vice president; Mitchel B.

Need fast year-end CME?

Bronwyn Barrera, MBA

Take advantage of online options from the AAOS The year is rolling to a close, and if you’re short on continuing medical education (CME) credits, the Academy offers a number of online options for you to acquire the credits you need. Orthopaedic Knowledge Online As an Academy member, you have complimentary access to the Orthopaedic Knowledge Online Web site. OKO offers hundreds of credit hours of online CME activities based on clinical topics covered on the site.

AAOS honored for Haiti disaster response