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The Orthopod

The Official Publication of the
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

August 2018

Spondylolysis: (Revisiting) Early Surgical Intervention and Treatment of Spondylitic Defects, Rationale, Case Report, and Description of Surgical Technique
Efstratios A. Papadelis OMS-III (1); John P Malloy IV DO (2)
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie FL(1); Broward Health North, Pompano Beach, FL(2)

Introduction Spondylolysis is a common cause of low back pain in adolescents particularly those that participate in athletics which involve hyperextension of the lumbar spine. The prevalence of pars defects in the general population has recently been shown to be as high as 11% with the use of CT imaging as a more sensitive mode of detection instead of the previously accepted … [Read more...] about Spondylolysis: (Revisiting) Early Surgical Intervention and Treatment of Spondylitic Defects, Rationale, Case Report, and Description of Surgical Technique

Efstratios A. Papadelis OMS-III (1); John P Malloy IV DO (2)
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie FL(1); Broward Health North, Pompano Beach, FL(2)

Message From the Editor
Ed Armbruster, DO, FAOAO
Editor, The Orthopod

Welcome to the latest edition of The Orthopod!  I hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable summer. We kick off this issue with the latest installment of “DO’s that Do”, featuring Dr. Michael Steingart.  I believe you’ll enjoy hearing how one of our colleagues started in music and some of the cool experiences he has had through his career. The AOAO is also working to de … [Read more...] about Message From the Editor

Ed Armbruster, DO, FAOAO
Editor, The Orthopod

2018 Annual Meeting Highlights

Plan to Attend! October 18-20, 2018 at the Hilton Atlanta As the last AOAO educational activity in this CME cycle, the 2018 Annual Meeting promises quality education, the latest in orthopedic research and fun social events. The meeting will be held simultaneously with the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with your … [Read more...] about 2018 Annual Meeting Highlights

Join the Trauma Section! All are welcome!
By Jonathan D. Wigderson, DO
President, Trauma Section

We would like to invite everyone to become members of the Trauma Section.  Completion of a Trauma Fellowship is not required.  Your practice doesn't have to be primarily trauma.  You just need to have an interest in it.  All AOAO members are welcome.  Benefits of being a part of the Trauma Section include an online network for communicating with other section members, lunch at t … [Read more...] about Join the Trauma Section! All are welcome!

By Jonathan D. Wigderson, DO
President, Trauma Section

Orthopedic Political Advocacy
By Ahmed Siddiqi, DO

As residents, many of us do not have an interest in advocacy, but it is important. I want to shed some light on what it is and why resident involvement matters. Maybe it does not matter in the day-to-day life, but collectively it matters especially moving forward. The political action committee (PAC) of the AAOS is the only national political action committee in Washington … [Read more...] about Orthopedic Political Advocacy

By Ahmed Siddiqi, DO

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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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