The AAOS is facing “a technology moment”

Daniel J. Berry, MD

Throughout history, there have been times when technology reached a tipping point, advancing on a number of fronts and then having a major impact on how we do things. From the industrial age to the space age, technology has not only helped make our lives easier, but has also challenged us to think and act in different ways. Daniel J. Berry, MD   Such a mindset will be invaluable in this year, and in the years ahead, as a number of issues converge.

Contemporary orthopaedic practice—ICL 60

It isn’t about theory. It’s about what’s happening right now in leading orthopaedic practices. Instructional Course Lectures (ICL), Volume 60, released this spring by the AAOS, brings you the freshest clinically relevant thinking in orthopaedics today straight from the 2010 AAOS Annual Meeting. Learn from today’s masters This new compilation of courses covers major topics areas such as trauma, adult reconstruction hip and knee, and sports medicine.

Industry news

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Making the most of media interviews and presentations

Lauren Pearson

Orthopaedic surgeons learned the tricks of the trade in San Diego Some doctors—like the Today show’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman or Good Morning America’s Dr. Timothy Johnson—are experienced media personalities. But what do you do when your local station calls to ask if you’ll appear in a segment on sports after hip replacements?

Thrill of competition spurs on orthopaedist

Jennie McKee

George A. Godette, MD, has a passion for the fast-paced sport of jousting After George A. Godette, MD, gets his horse, Smokey, into position, he gives the command to proceed. In the blink of an eye, Smokey accelerates from a trot to a thunderous, 35-mile-an-hour gallop. Dr. Godette stands up in the saddle, high over Smokey’s neck, and steadies himself with a firm grip on the horse’s mane.

BOS enhances role of specialties

The Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) brings together the leaders of musculoskeletal societies to address issues of mutual concern and promotes unity and collaboration between the specialty societies and the AAOS. AAOS Now: What benefits do the individual specialty societies provide to their members? Dr.

Women helping women on a global scale

Robyn J. Hakanson, MD

By Robyn J. Hakanson, MD In 2006, while part of a professional panel on the impact of arthritis in women, I was fortunate to connect with four other fellowship-trained female orthopaedic surgeons. Only 4 percent of orthopaedic surgeons are women, and, as members of that minority, our group formed an immediate bond. Although we were all from different backgrounds, we shared a common value: the desire to give back.

Pat on the back...

2010–2011 Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) graduates: Patricia L. McKay, MD; Arabella I. Leet, MD; Julie A. Switzer, MD; Taizoon H. Baxamusa, MD; Laura Phieffer, MD; Matthew T. Provencher, MD; K. William Kumler III, MD; Walter Stanwood, MD; Robert S. Sterling, MD; Nirmal C. Tejwani, MD. Top finishers in the 2011 Annual Meeting 5K race (overall): Michael E. Raemisch, MD, (1st place); Christopher J. Roach, MD, (2nd place); Mike Greiwe, MD, (3rd place).

It’s time to vote!

Richard N. Peterson, JD

Consolidated balloting begins for AAOS Nominating Committee, Resolutions, Bylaws It’s that time again—time to cast your ballots for individuals to serve on the AAOS Nominating Committee and to decide whether to adopt or retain certain AAOS resolutions or bylaw amendments. This year, two changes in the process will make voting easier. This year, for the first time, voting will be conducted primarily online. The voting process is designed to be quick, secure and confidential.

In Memoriam

Matthew P. Burke, MD Feb. 7, 2011 Martinez, Ga. John Wesley Peters, MD Feb. 19, 2011 St Paul, Minn. R. Kent Moseman, MD Jan. 21, 2011 Bloomington, Ind. Roger L. Raiford, MD Feb. 18, 2011 Greenbelt, Md.