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The Orthopod

The Official Publication of the
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

    • Leadership Notes
      • Spring Brings a Flurry of Board Activity
      • Spring is in the Air
      • Message From the Editor
    • General Articles
      • AOBOS Update: New Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
    • CME Updates
      • New! Online CME Tracker
    • Membership News
      • DOs That DO: Charles Orth, DO, FAOAO – Amateur Astronomer/Photographer
      • Section Meetings at the 58th Postgraduate Seminar
      • AOAO Foundation Update
    • Residents and Students
      • Grandview Resident Wins Best Overall Poster at AAOS Annual Meeting
      • RAOAO Update
      • In Step with the SAOAO
    • Abstracts
      • Proximal humerus fracture-dislocation with intraoperative avulsion of the Anterior Circumflex Humeral artery
      • Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Condyles After Using Radiofrequency for an Arthroscopic Anterior Interval Release Procedure
      • Intramedullary Minifragmentary Plate Fixation: A Helpful Reduction Tool

April 2018

DOs That DO: Charles Orth, DO, FAOAO – Amateur Astronomer/Photographer
By Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
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 Air
By Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO
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 Editor
Ed Armbruster, DO, FAOAO
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 Update
By Gary S. Ulrich, DO, FAOAO,
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 Seminar
Section 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 SAOAO
Jeffery Gibson, ENS, MC, USNR
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 Update
Ahmed Siddiqi, DO
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 artery
Authors: Lisa Kaplin, DO; Mark Lazarus, MD; Vahid Entezari, MD
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 Procedure
Authors: Lisa Kaplin, DO and John Tierney, DO
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 Tool
Authors: Henry J. Dolch, DO and Rebecca D. Chase, DO
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...]

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About the Orthopod

The Academy’s e-newsletter is published three times annually.

Editor:
Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
Orthopodeditor@aoao.org

Contributors:
Kyle J. Busch, DO, MS PGY-5
Adam LaFleur
James S. Mason, DO, FAOAO
Fred McAlpin, III, DO, FAOAO
Gary S. Ulrich, DO, FAOAO, FACOS

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