The Orthopod

The Official Publication of the
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

Leadership Notes
Membership News
General Articles
- Join Us at The Broadmoor!
- AOAO Foundation Update: Research and recognition
Students
- Chasing the Orthopedic Dream: A student’s path to orthopedic surgery
Research
- Simultaneous Pectoralis Major Rupture at the Muscle Belly and Musculotendinous Junction
- Rare Complication of Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

From the Editor

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By Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
Editor

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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