Frederick M. Azar, MD, Assumes AAOS Presidency

Maureen Leahy

“I chose to become an orthopaedic surgeon for the opportunity to restore patient function and improve lives,” said Frederick M. Azar, MD, who assumed the presidency of the AAOS during the Ceremonial Meeting at the 2014 AAOS Annual Meeting. “Nothing else in medicine comes remotely close to what we as orthopaedic surgeons do.” Dr. Azar’s passion for orthopaedics is the driving force behind his commitment to lead the Academy in the year ahead.

AAOS Board of Directors Adopts New Strategic Plan

G. Jake Jaquet

During the AAOS Board of Directors meeting during the 2014 AAOS Annual Meeting, the Board adopted a new strategic plan, mission statement, and vision statement for the AAOS. “Vision 20/20” outlines the Academy’s core values and strategic domains, which are supported by essential components, goals, objectives, and strategies.

What Keeps Me Awake at Night

Frederick M. Azar, MD

It may seem a little early in my presidency to be talking about what keeps me awake at night, but as Chief of Staff for the Campbell Clinic as well as a member of the AAOS Board of Directors for the past 6 years, I have had lots of sleepless nights.

Meet Your New Board Members

At the end of the AAOS Business Meeting during the 2014 AAOS Annual Meeting, Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, introduced the new members of the AAOS Board of Directors. They include the new second vice-president, a treasurer-elect, two elected at-large members, the recently elected secretaries of the Board of Councilors (BOC) and Board of Specialty Societies (BOS), and newly appointed Council and Cabinet Chairs (nonvoting seats). Gerald R.

Remembering Frank W. Jobe, MD

Internationally recognized as the pioneer of the “Tommy John” surgery, Frank W. Jobe, MD, died March 6, 2014, in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 88 years old. Dr. Jobe revolutionized elbow surgery when, in 1974, he replaced a ruptured medial collateral ligament in Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Tommy John’s elbow with a tendon from the player’s forearm. Prior to that time, such an injury was career-ending. Mr. John, however, went on to pitch for 14 years after the surgery. Dr.

In Memoriam

Robert O. Gordon, MD Feb. 27, 2014 Washington, D.C. Frank W. Jobe, MD March 6, 2014 Los Angeles George J. Miller, MD Feb. 27, 2014 Washington, N.C. Ignace Rene Samson, MD Feb. 15, 2014 Pellenberg, Belgium

AAOS Signs Agreement with Wolters Kluwer Health

JAAOS joins Lippincott Williams & Wilkins portfolio The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) has long been ranked among the best read and most respected orthopaedic journals. For more than 20 years, the AAOS has published the “Yellow Journal” as its official clinical review journal. But recently, the AAOS made the decision to partner with Wolters Kluwer Health (WKH) in publishing JAAOS, beginning with the March 2014 issue.

Robert D. D’Ambrosia, MD, Honored with Diversity Award

Maureen Leahy

The AAOS honored the efforts of Dr. D’Ambrosia by presenting him with the 2014 Diversity Award during the Ceremonial Meeting at the 2014 AAOS Annual Meeting. The Diversity Award recognizes Academy members who have distinguished themselves through their outstanding commitment to making orthopaedics more inclusive. Diversity champion Since 2002, Dr.

Gary E. Friedlaender, MD, Receives Tipton Leadership Award

Jennie McKee

“He’s a scientist, he’s a clinician, he’s a teacher, he’s a leader, and he’s a good human being,” said Marna P. Borgstrom, president and CEO of Yale New Haven Health System and Yale-New Haven Hospital, of Gary E. Friedlaender, MD. Dr. Friedlaender is the 2014 recipient of the William W. Tipton, Jr, MD, Leadership Award.

Scott C. Nelson, MD, Receives AAOS Humanitarian Award

Jennie McKee

“While younger than the other [Humanitarian] Award winners, he has already served more than most manage in a lifetime,” wrote John E. Herzenberg, MD, of his friend and colleague, Scott C. Nelson, MD. A life-changing trip More than a decade ago, Dr. Nelson first travelled to the Dominican Republic with his wife to provide volunteer orthopaedic care.

“Building Orthopaedics” Campaign Announced

Effort will fund new headquarters for orthopaedic organizations and orthopaedic learning Building Orthopaedics: The Foundation of Our Future,” the $7 million campaign to fund a new headquarters for international orthopaedic education and the orthopaedic profession, was announced at the 2014 AAOS Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The 180,000-square foot facility, currently under construction in Rosemont, Ill., is conveniently located within 10 minutes of O’Hare International Airport.

2015 Annual Meeting Education Goes Paperless

Kathie Niesen, CMP

The AAOS Annual Meeting has been getting greener for years. Mobile apps, electronic messaging, and free Wi-Fi have made going green easier, more economical, and more user-friendly. Educational components of the Annual Meeting have used electronic evaluations for several years. The Annual Meeting Proceedings has been available electronically since 2009, first on CD-Rom and now on a user-friendly website that is open and available to AAOS members for 2 years after the meeting.

New Campaign Promotes Safety, Bone Health

Terry Stanton

Reaching out to the public with an affirmative message about the role of orthopaedic surgeons in promoting patient health and well-being is the goal of the Academy’s public service campaigns. Through its placement of public service announcements (PSAs) in print, broadcast, and other media, the Academy reaps, without cost, the equivalent of at least $12 million worth of paid advertising.

Guest Nation Provides an International Perspective on RSA

Peter Pollack

“What are the issues in preventing and dealing with complications in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA)?” asked Pascal Boileau, MD, professor of orthopaedic surgery, Université Nice Sophia Antipolis. “In this session, we will attempt to compare the American and French experiences, and perhaps learn from each other.” Dr.

World Opinion Forum Focuses on Aging

Mary Ann Porucznik

In the United States, the impact of an aging population makes the news every day, raising concerns about the fiscal health of programs such as Medicare and Social Security. But the problem isn’t confined just to the United States; the world’s population is aging as well. Currently, about 18 percent of the world’s population is older than age 60; by 2050 that number is expected to exceed 22 percent.