The Road Less Traveled

S. Terry Canale, MD

Frequently, patients will ask whether or when they can drive after they’ve been treated for a fracture, received an injection, or had a procedure on the right lower extremity, and sometimes on the upper extremities. Because I am a great believer in common sense, and because the science on this topic isn’t strong, I tend to avoid making a specific recommendation.

Orthopaedic Commitment Continues in Haiti

After an earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, orthopaedic surgeons from around the world donated their time and talent to help those who were injured. In addition, the orthopaedic community committed to helping rebuild both hospitals and training centers. Pictured are Kaye Wilkins, MD, and Francel Alexis, MD, a young Haitian orthopaedic resident who was working at a Doctors without Borders facility. With encouragement from Dr. Wilkins, Dr.

Readers Sound Off on SGR, Professionalism

Seventeen years! That’s enough. When are orthopaedists going to exercise the control we have over Medicare coverage? Ten years ago I suggested that all orthopaedists deny care to all non-urgent and tolerable (according to the orthopaedist’s judgment) orthopaedic problems of Medicare patients for 3 months until the government fixed the problem. If that had been done then, access to care for Medicare patients would have been improving for the past 120 months.

Relationships that Matter Most

David D. Teuscher, MD

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) are twin organizations led by 20 directors, 3,707 volunteers, and a staff second to none. Together, we are the AAOS, serving more than 38,000 members who care for millions of patients worldwide. These are the relationships that matter most. Each of us ran the proverbial orthopaedic educational gauntlet to become a Fellow of this Academy, with critical and life-changing experiences.

Enhance Your Patients’ Understanding of Orthopaedics

Alan S. Hilibrand, MD

What do your patients think of when they hear the words “orthopaedic surgeon”? Just as important, what do their families and friends think? Do they realize that orthopaedic surgeons do more than replace joints? Giving patients an understanding of what you do—as an orthopaedic surgeon—can be an important part of expanding your practice and building a referral base.

Gloria Beim, MD, Realizes an Olympic Dream

Jennie McKee

Gloria Beim, MD, received one of the most anticipated phone calls of her life one morning in February 2013, just after she had completed a patient’s shoulder surgery. When she was told that Dr. Bill Moreau of the U.S. Olympic Committee was waiting on the line for her, she ripped off her surgical gown and ran to the phone. “When Dr.

Pat on the Back...

Dino Aguilar, MD, recipient of the 2014 Health Volunteers Overseas Golden Apple Award. Jeffrey M. Hayer, MD, recipient of the Community Clinician of the Year award from the Franklin District (Mass.) Medical Society. Phinit Phisitkul, MD, selected as an American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Traveling Fellow for 2014. Montri D Wongworawat, MD, named 122nd president of the San Bernardino County (Calif.) Medical Society.

Cast Your Ballot for 2015 AAOS Nominating Committee

Richard N. Peterson, JD

It’s time to cast your ballots for six individuals to serve on the 2015 AAOS Nominating Committee and to decide whether to adopt certain AAOS resolutions and bylaw amendments. Voting will be conducted primarily online. The voting process is designed to be quick, secure, and confidential. You will be able to vote both for nominees to serve on the AAOS Nominating Committee and on the proposed resolutions and bylaw amendments at the same time.

In Memoriam

John D. Kenney, MD March 15, 2014 Schwenksville, Pa. Harold E. Kleinert, MD Oct. 13, 2013 Louisville, Ky. Michael E. Kosinski, MD Feb. 13, 2014 Harper Woods, Mich. Jose Adrian Sanchez Guzman, MD March 3, 2014 Puebla, Mexico Norman Frederick Sprague III, MD March 14, 2014 Los Angeles Stuart K. Wakatsuki, MD March 11, 2014 Kailua, Hawaii

Apply Now for the LFP

The Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) offers an exciting opportunity available to all AAOS Fellows who are age 45 or younger by Jan. 31, 2015. The LFP is a one-year program, which begins at the AAOS Annual Meeting. The program’s goal is to facilitate the development of future AAOS leaders from younger members who have previous volunteer or leadership experience. The LFP combines didactic and experiential leadership training with an ongoing mentoring program.