Post-Hurricane Maria: Many Ask, 'How Can I help?'

On Sept. 28, 2017, Hurricane Maria unleashed its Category 4 strength on Puerto Rico and unbridled devastation ensued, leaving much of the island in ruin. Now, a widescale humanitarian effort is managing the aftermath of the storm. As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is similar yet unique when compared to the states. Nearly 3.5 million U.S. citizens live in Puerto Rico. As U.S. citizens, Puerto Ricans can travel without a passport to and from the continental United States.

A Surgeon's Attitude Resilience is Critical When Responding to Constant Crises

Eeric Truumees, MD; Jeffrey M. Smith, MD

The last few months have offered us a host of calamities to add to the daily crises afflicting surgeons. To reflect our coverage of orthopaedic aspects tied to the recent hurricanes and the mass-casualty event in Las Vegas, this editor's message has gone through several last-minute modifications. Originally, we intended to discuss attitude resilience as a mechanism to address the stressors common to orthopaedic daily practice.

My Substance Use Disorder: The Nightmare Begins

Basem Attum, MD, MS

As a medical student and resident, Basem Attum, MD, MS, struggled with addiction. His four-part memoir, which begins with this article, provides an opportunity for each reader to examine his or her own potential for addictive behavior—whether to alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, work, or something else. As physicians and surgeons, we focus on medicine and surgery as "cures," to the detriment of other coping strategies.

Give the Gift of Safety

Alan S. Hilibrand, MD, MBA

The holiday season is upon us! With many of our patients planning to travel or preparing for visits from friends and family, now is an ideal time to talk to them about fall proofing their homes. As orthopaedic surgeons, we understand how dangerous falls can be, especially for elderly patients who are at a greater risk of hip fractures. According to the National Hospital Discharge Survey, more than 90 percent of hip fractures are caused by falls, often with devastating consequences.

AAOS Approves the Re-evaluation of Clinical Performance Measure #109

Warren Dunn, MD, chair of the AAOS Performance Measures Committee, is pleased to announce that the AAOS Board of Directors recently approved the re-evaluation of clinical performance measure #109 – Osteoarthritis: Function & Pain Assessment (OAFP). This cross-cutting, process, and clinician-level measure can be reported by clinicians via administrative claims or a registry.

Pat on the Back

Alexis Chiang Colvin, MD, lead physician of the 2017 U.S. Open Tennis Championships. Kimberly J. Templeton, MD, awarded the 2017 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women from the American Medical Association. Recipient of The Knee Society's 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award: Richard S. Laskin, MD (posthumously). Dr.

In Memoriam

J. S. Blaisdell, MD March 4, 2017 Durango, Colo. Adele L. Boskey, PhD May 2017 New York, N.Y. Nina M. Njus, MD May 19, 2017 Akron, Ohio Albert B. Accettola, MD July 18, 2017 Flemington, N.J.