DOs That DO: Charles Orth, DO, FAOAO – Amateur Astronomer/PhotographerBy Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President

Dr. Charles Orth practices a fulfilled general orthopedic practice in Blue Springs, MO (Kansas City) where he is also orthopedic residency Program Director at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He attended the University of Health Sciences of Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency at the Kansas City p … [Read More...]
Notes From Leadership

Spring is in the AirBy Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO
Executive Director
Executive Director
There is something about this time of year that speaks to awakening, newness and renewal. It is my hope that each of you and your families experience one or all of those aspects of Spring. The 58th Postgraduate Seminar is fast approaching. I hope to see many of you at The Terranea Oceanfront Resort. The scientific program looks fantastic and w … [Read More...]

Message From the EditorEd Armbruster, DO, FAOAO
Editor, The Orthopod
Editor, The Orthopod
I am pleased to present the latest issue of The Orthopod! I am especially excited about this issue and believe you’ll feel the same. In addition to our regular updates, please check out “DO’s That DO”. In this installment, Dr. Steven Heithoff interviews Dr. Charles Orth, an amateur astronomer and photographer. Learn how this orthopedic surgeon … [Read More...]
Membership News

AOAO Foundation UpdateBy Gary S. Ulrich, DO, FAOAO,
AOAO Foundation President
AOAO Foundation President
As our midyear meeting at the beautiful Terranea Oceanfront Resort fast approaches, I wanted to update you on the AOAO Foundation’s current projects and events. At Terranea, there will an AOAO Foundation Charity Golf outing. Proceeds from this will benefit the AOAO Foundation. Please consider playing, not only to enjoy the great course but also t … [Read More...]
Section Meetings at the 58th Postgraduate SeminarSection members are invited to attend and get involved!
Friday, May 4, 2018 12:00-1:00 p.m. Shoulder and Elbow Section Lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m. Sports Section Lunch 4:00-6:00 p.m. Hand Section Social Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:00-1:00 p.m. Spine Section Lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m. Adult Section Lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m. Trauma Section Lunch … [Read More...]
General Articles
AOBOS Update: New Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
We are proud to announce the new Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Please visit the AOBOS website for detailed information and application requirements. http://www.aobos.org/content/208/orthopedic-sports-overview.aspx. First Exam Administration: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in conjunction with the AOAO Annual meeting … [Read More...]
CME Updates
New! Online CME Tracker
The AOAO CME Tracker is a new AOAO member benefit. It provides a secure, online repository to track and record your CME activity. CME credits may be input, uploaded and printed in order to meet Board Certification and State licensure requirements. The AOAO CME Tracker provides a single, convenient and permanent record of your CME activities. Any … [Read More...]
Residents and Students

Grandview Resident Wins Best Overall Poster at AAOS Annual Meeting
Grandview resident, Michael Groover, DO (OGME-R 5) was recognized during the recent AAOS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas with the top winning poster overall and First Place in the hand/wrist category. The title of his poster was “The Effect of Metallic Hardware on Patient and Surgical Team Scatter Radiation Exposure Utilizing Mini-C Arm in a Simulated F … [Read More...]

In Step with the SAOAOJeffery Gibson, ENS, MC, USNR
SAOAO President
SAOAO President
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate all the current 4th years who successfully matched last month! My hope is that SAOAO provided some opportunity to help those who matched whether it be from providing networking opportunities at AOAO conferences or answering questions on how to impress on audition rotations. So congratulations and we … [Read More...]

RAOAO UpdateAhmed Siddiqi, DO
RAOAO President
RAOAO President
Best of luck to the PGY 4’s across the country who have applied for fellowships. Going through the process right now, I now understand the overwhelming feeling that I witnessed my senior residents experience when I was a junior and a medical student. This journey has been very different from applying and interviewing for residencies. There are a … [Read More...]
Abstracts
Proximal humerus fracture-dislocation with intraoperative avulsion of the Anterior Circumflex Humeral arteryAuthors: Lisa Kaplin, DO; Mark Lazarus, MD; Vahid Entezari, MD
Methodist Hospital, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia PA
Methodist Hospital, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia PA
Introduction Proximal humerus fractures account for 4-6% of fractures.1 Concomitant neurovascular injury to the surrounding brachial plexus and axillary artery have previously been reported in 6.2%2 and 0.09%3 of patients respectively. The current evidence reporting the diagnosis and management of axillary artery or anterior circumflex humeral … [Read More...]
Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Condyles After Using Radiofrequency for an Arthroscopic Anterior Interval Release ProcedureAuthors: Lisa Kaplin, DO and John Tierney, DO
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Introduction: Osteonecrosis of the knee can be differentiated into two main categories: (1) primary, spontaneous, or idiopathic osteonecrosis and (2) secondary osteonecrosis, which is more prevalent in certain patients such as those who have undergone transplantation, steroid therapy, or patients who have systemic diseases such as lupus, sickle … [Read More...]
Intramedullary Minifragmentary Plate Fixation: A Helpful Reduction ToolAuthors: Henry J. Dolch, DO and Rebecca D. Chase, DO
Cooper University Hospital
Cooper University Hospital
Introduction Anatomic fracture reduction is a valuable tool in the arsenal of any orthopaedic surgeon responsible for fracture care. Primary bone healing, or Haversian remolding, occurs in response to a low strain environment with anatomic reduction and absolute stability constructs. Simple diaphyseal fractures will have a high strain e … [Read More...]