In the Top 100 classic articles, where’s mine?

In October 2010, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery—British (JBJS—British) had an article on “The 100 classic papers of ortho-paedic surgery: A bibliometric analysis” and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR) published online “The 100 most cited articles in orthopaedic surgery.” I looked at both articles. I quickly ran through the lists. There were articles by Harris and Salter and more Harris, but where were my contributions?

Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, to speak at New Members’ Luncheon

At the 2011 AAOS Annual Meeting, Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, will give the welcome address for the Class of 2011 at the New Members’ Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Designed especially for incoming members and international affiliate members, the New Member Luncheon will be held at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Lawrence D. Dorr, MD About Dr. Dorr A world leader in hip and joint replacement surgery and research, Dr.

The LFP class of 2011–2012

Selected by the Leadership Development Committee, the Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) class of 2011–2012 consists of 10 new LFP Fellows chosen from 72 applicants. Established in December 2001, the LFP is a 1-year program that identifies future leaders and prepares them to assume roles of responsibility within AAOS. The LFP combines didactic leadership training with an ongoing mentoring program that matches the participants with an established leader within the orthopaedic community.

Wounded in Action exhibit honored

The AAOS Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements—2010 has been recognized with seven national and international awards of excellence. Most recently, the Academy’s effort to pay tribute to injured troops and their families, injured civilians, and the orthopaedic surgeons who care for them was honored with a coveted Global Award, which honors the best in international healthcare advertising.

Academy gets international “Thank you”

Peter Pollack

Scholarship recipients appreciate the opportunity to study with American surgeons Each year, several surgeons from around the world are selected to take part in the AAOS International Surgical Skills Scholarship Program.

From evidence to e-mail…

I write in response to “Basing Practice on Evidence” by Terry Stanton (October 2010). I write to you prouder than I’ve ever been to be a member of the AAOS. When the Evidence-Based Practice Committee of the AAOS and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery—American jointly developed Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation for orthopaedic surgery, the hope was that these tools would change the practice of orthopaedics.

Clinically relevant topics top reader checklist

G. Jake Jaquet

By G. Jake Jaquet Survey gives AAOS Now high marks for content Benefits such as free individual and group practice Web sites, member publications, and outreach campaigns add value to your AAOS membership. As a member publication, AAOS Now aims to provide readers with timely news and useful clinical, practice management, and regulatory information, while enhancing their understanding of AAOS policies and programs.

Take a step in the right direction in 2011

Michael F. Schafer, MD

Use free public relations materials to help educate your patients It’s only the beginning of the year, yet many of our calendars are already filling up with consultations and surgeries. As physicians, we have a responsibility to educate our patients. Consequently, many busy AAOS members also add speaking engagements, public presentations, or addresses at community health fairs to their busy calendars.

How effective are you at “Seeing Patients”?

Steven L. Frick, MD

How do you “see” patients in your practice? Do you stereotype them or make assumptions based on their appearance? Are you able to individuate your patients, or do your biases cause you to unconsciously treat some patients differently? Does this make you responsible for some of the clearly documented disparities in health care in our country? And, if so, how can you become aware and make changes to help eliminate disparities?

In Memoriam

A. Graham Apley, MD Dec. 20, 1996 West Byfleet, Surrey, United Kingdom Clifton E. Baker, MD Nov. 13, 2010 Eugene, Ore. George L. Dixon Jr, MD Aug. 27, 2010 Albuquerque, N.M. Richard E. Gordon, MD August 2010 Mount Vernon, Wash. Michael L. Montgomery, MD March 26, 2010 Topeka, Kans. Charles L. Nance Jr, MD July 28, 2010 Wilmington, N.C. Martin S. Rosenfeld, DO Nov. 24, 2010 Des Moines, Iowa Robert M. Walters, MD Nov. 9, 2010 Austin, Texas

Art (?) in the OR!

Maureen Leahy

Surgeon finds time for creativity in the operating room When he’s not treating patients, Mark D. Chase, MD, often visits New York City’s art museums—the Metropolitan, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, the Neue Galerie, and others. On Sunday mornings, he browses the Chelsea flea market. Mark D. Chase, MD In group practice in Montclair, N.J., since 1989, Dr.

Pat on the back...

Members of the 2011-2012 Executive Committee of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society: Frances Cuomo, MD, president; Jon J.P. Warner, MD, president-elect; Jeffrey S. Abrams, MD, vice president; Gerald R. Williams, Jr, MD, immediate past-president; Evan L. Flatow, MD, past-president; Michael L. Pearl, MD, secretary/treasurer; George M. McCluskey, III, MD, secretary/treasurer-elect; and Matthew L. Ramsey, MD, and Marc R. Safran, MD, members-at-large.