• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

AOAO News

The Orthopod

The Official Publication of the
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

April 2018

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 artery injuries in the setting of … [Read more...] about 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

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 cell, Gaucher’s, and al … [Read more...] about 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

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 environment if not fixed anatomically, b … [Read more...] about Intramedullary Minifragmentary Plate Fixation: A Helpful Reduction Tool

Authors: Henry J. Dolch, DO and Rebecca D. Chase, DO
Cooper University Hospital

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 in Atlanta, GA.  8:00 AM – 12 … [Read more...] about AOBOS Update: New Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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 program. Dr. Orth is married, his b … [Read more...] about DOs That DO: Charles Orth, DO, FAOAO – Amateur Astronomer/Photographer

By Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
Immediate Past President

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Next Meeting

2021 Annual Fall Meeting

October 28 – 30, 2021
Omni Louisville | Louisville, KY


AOAO on Social Media

The Academy has increased its digital footprint! Click here to find out where to join us!

Access the online links for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) portfolio of journals in the Members Section.
Log in at https://www2.aoao.org/members/protected/index.iphtml.


AOAO is proud to support the U.S. Bone & Joint Initiative.

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

Copyright © 2022 · American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics