A Biologics Boom: What Are the Rules?

Terry Stanton

Aid the swirl of competing claims about platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, and other biologic therapies stands the orthopaedic surgeon, like a lighthouse, to guide the public and patients who are hoping to benefit from the claims made about these agents.

TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital: Registry, EBM, and ICPs

Karen Metropulos, MBA

The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) is the largest hip and knee arthroplasty registry in the United States, exceeding the 1 million procedures milestone in 2017, and is a part of the Academy’s growing family of orthopaedic registries. TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH), located in Cincinnati, has been an AJRR subscriber since January 2015.

MARCQI Demonstrates Value and Impact of Registries

Terry Stanton

In the context of the U.S. government, the nation’s states are sometimes called the “laboratories of democracy.” Ideas often are tested in single states, and results may predict how programs might fare nationally. In orthopaedics, that concept might apply to the context of national registries.

Orthopaedic Leaders Meet with NIH and NIAMS

Erin Ransford; Kurt Sprindler, MD

Representatives and leaders from AAOS, the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) met with National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Director Stephen Katz, MD, PhD, and other NIAMS leaders to highlight the impact and value of orthopaedic care.

Blurred Lines

Eeric Truumees, MD

I recently returned from the AAOS National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) in Washington, D.C. As always, I heard several great symposia, floor discussions, and debates. It started with an excellent presentation by AAOS Senior Manager of Biomedical Research and Regulation Katherine Sale, MPH, who discussed the current state of stem cell utilization in the United States. In AAOS Now, we have covered stem cells in the past and will certainly do so in the future.

Educating Today’s Residents to Become Tomorrow’s Leaders

Tanya Kenevich

Making sure that residents get what they need through leadership, education, and support is essential for professional and personal growth. During a session at the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., moderators Lisa Cannada, MD, and Thomas Muzzonigro, MD, and speakers Megan R.

Will Osseointegration Become the Standard of Care for Amputees?

David B. Doherty Jr, MD

When I arrived at the Ibn Sina Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, I was stunned to see the conditions of some of the patients. I had never been in a war zone, and although the active fighting was north of Baghdad, the steady flow of subacute and chronic injuries into the clinic seemed never-ending. Until then, hasty battlefield reductions and wound closures had been the definitive treatments.

Less-obvious Habits Can Significantly Impact Physician Lifestyle and Happiness

Jeffrey M. Smith, MD

A recent article published by Medscape examined lifestyle habits and happiness among physicians and surgeons. Some of the results came as no surprise: We all know we should exercise regularly and eat healthful foods. Some of the other findings—such as those about number of friends, belief systems, and introversion—aren’t covered as often. In this article, I’d like to dive more deeply into the less-covered aspects of physician happiness.

Pat on the Back

Alvin Crawford, MD, received an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Cincinnati. Derek M. Kelly, MD, received the Special Effort and Excellence Award from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). William E. Nelson, MD, MPH, a colonel in the U.S. Air Force, received the 2018 Air Force Hero of Military Service award.

Women in Orthopaedic Leadership Pave the Way for Future Generations

Jothi Murali, MD

I first met Lisa K. Cannada, MD, an orthopaedic trauma surgeon, when I was a medical student at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Cannada always reached out to younger generations of students pursuing careers in orthopaedic surgery, and she was the faculty advisor to my interest group. When she brought me into the operating room (OR) for orthopaedic cases as a second-year medical student, I knew it was the career I wanted.

Steps2Walk Brings Advanced Foot and Ankle Education, Treatment to the Developing World

V. James Sammarco, MD

Physicians enter medicine for many reasons, but most feel a calling to help those in need. In 1999, Mark Myerson, MD, formed the Foot and Ankle Association in response to the ongoing need for education and training of international foot and ankle surgeons who had little access to advanced training in their home countries.

In Memoriam

Raul Florez, MD Feb. 27, 2017 Cincinnati Eugene M. Joly, MD Sept. 11, 2016 Palm Coast, Fla. William E. Talmage, MD Mar. 24, 2018 San Rafael, Calif. Archie Kent Whittemore, MD May 17, 2018 Austin, Texas

Female Sports Medicine Physician Is an Orthopaedic Leader and Pioneer in Her Field

Betsy Nolan, MD

Robin West, MD, is the only female physician serving as head team physician for both a professional football team and a professional baseball team, making her a pioneer in sports medicine. Furthermore, the fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon is founding chair of Inova Sports Medicine in Fairfax, Va. Dr. West currently serves as head team physician for the Washington Nationals and head team physician for the Washington Redskins.