Building for the Future: AAOS Announces Plans to Relocate

Joshua J. Jacobs, MD

After more than 3 years of study by three separate board project teams, the AAOS Board of Directors has approved a plan to construct a new orthopaedic headquarters building in Rosemont, Ill. The new building will include an expanded Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC), the latest in cutting-edge technology and energy-efficient systems, and headquarters space for more than 20 orthopaedic organizations.

To Glucosamine or Not Glucosamine?

S. Terry Canale, MD

I have played tennis against some of the best—in orthopaedics, that is. I have been “aced” by the likes of Crawford, Leach, Wilson, Bigliani, Warner, Herring, Peterson, and Guyton. But today I lost in the first round. I still have the ground strokes, but I just couldn’t move. S. Terry Canale, MD For years I have drawn a little diagram (graph) for my patients. It shows the progression of severity of arthritis compared to the age of the patient (Fig.

AAOE Opens Learning Center to AAOS Members

The American Association of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) annual conference is a treasure trove of practice management information. Although this year’s meeting was held in May, you and you staff will be able to access up to 50 hours of content through a special, complimentary AAOS “Back to School Pass.” As an AAOS member, you’ll be able to login to the AAOE Live Learning Center, using a special username (AAOS B2S) and password (AAOS2012), during the week Sept. 24–28, 2012.

AAOS Resources on Metal-on-Metal Bearings

Metal on Metal – An overview of AAOS communications The AAOS believes that patient safety must be the highest priority, and is concerned about patients’ health and outcomes. The AAOS takes every opportunity to provide learning and educational opportunities for members, patients, the media and the public.

Feedback on Practice Management, Mandates, Diversity, and MoM

Practice management for residents I appreciate the recent editorial on teaching residents about practice management in an open minded and realistic manor. About 10 years ago, I started offering “The Business of Medicine” for orthopaedic residents at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). I wanted residents to be better prepared for the real world than I was.

Courting Olympic Gold

Jennie McKee

William Stetson, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon from Burbank, Calif. specializing in sports medicine, was the Olympic team physician for the U.S. men’s and women’s volleyball teams at the 2012 London Olympics. AAOS Now spoke with Dr. Stetson on day four of the Olympics—Tuesday, July 31—about what it is was like to be team physician for these elite athletes. AAOS Now: Before we get into your role as team physician, can you tell us about your own background as a volleyball player? Dr.

Is There a Poodle in the House?

Jennie McKee

When Steven L. Shapiro, MD, walks into an exam room at his solo orthopaedic practice in Savannah, Ga., an unusual “medical assistant” is often at his side: Amos, Dr. Shapiro’s standard poodle. “Bringing Amos to the office seems to bring a little more humanity and compassion to my interactions with patients,” said Dr. Shapiro, who specializes in foot and ankle surgery. “Sometimes Amos can do things I can’t do, especially when it comes to allaying young patients’ fears,” he added. Dr.

The Communications Cabinet Needs You

Michael F. Schafer, MD

For the past 13 years, the Academy has built and donated safe, accessible playgrounds in each of the AAOS Annual Meeting host cities. In 2013, the build will take place at the Faith Community of Saint Sabina in the Auburn-Gresham community of Chicago on Tuesday, March 19. The playground build, in partnership with KaBoom!, provides an opportunity for orthopaedic surgeons, industry, and allied healthcare partners to visibly support playground safety and give something back to the community.

In Memoriam

Davis S. Boling, MD Aug. 4, 2012 Tampa, Fla. Charles E. Boring Jr, MD Oct. 24, 2011 Sarasota, Fla. Howard L. Cherry, MD Portland, Ore. Louis A. Coulson, MD Waterford, Conn. Frank W. Cunningham, MD Oct. 7, 2010 Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. D. Bud Dickson, MD Aug. 10, 2010 Magnolia, Ark. James J. Elting, MD Aug. 10, 2012 Oneonta, N.Y. Joseph Hubert Giesen, MD Sept. 25, 1996 Oakland, Maine David M. Glazer, MD Nov. 1, 2006 Highland Beach, Fla. Herbert W.

Wanted: Resident Opinions

The Orthopaedic Residents’ Opinion Group (OROG) is a great way to get involved in the AAOS. It’s your opportunity to provide timely feedback for many new programs and issues critical to your professional development. Twice a year, you’ll receive a short, online questionnaire requiring no more than 10 minutes of your time to complete. Your responses will be tabulated with those of other residents to provide insights and commentary on proposed products, hot issues, and programs.