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AO North America

Issue Number 27 / October 2011

Feature Story2011 AO Board of Trustees Meeting

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2 President’s MessageInterview with Michael R. BaumgaertnerNew President, AO North America

4 2012 Challenges in Fracture Care Across DisciplinesThe Magic of Synergy—Working Together for a Stronger Tomorrow

5 Reaccreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

6 Disclosure and Confl ict of Interest Identifi cation and Resolution: Why Is It Important for AONA?

8 AO North America—Teaching MaterialsAO North America has moved the lecture archive from eRoom to the Digital Asset Management

8 AO North America Staff and News

9 AO Foundation Past President Spotlight

12 2011 AO Board of Trustees Meeting offered Stimulating Scientifi c Agenda and Exciting Networking Opportunities

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16 AOCMF AONA CMF Specialty Council (AONA CMF SC)

18 AOHandAO North America Hand Education Committee (NAHEC)

20 AOTraumaAO North America MusculoskeletalTrauma Education Committee (NAMTEC)

22 AO VeterinaryAO North America Veterinary Education Committee (NAVEC)

23 Podiatry2012 Course Schedule

24 Orthopaedic Trauma Care in the United Kingdom2011 Henry Hanff Fellowship Award Summary of Experiences

24 Clinical and Research Support and Awards

Happenings Send AONA any updates, life changes, etc. If there is anything that youwould like to share with your fellow faculty, email us at [email protected].

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AONA News is published twice annually, with occasional special issues. The goal is to strengthen and perpetuate the spirit of AONA fellowship and camaraderie. To share news, further information and feedback or if you would like a printed copy, please contact us at [email protected]. We have attempted to identify all contributors to this issue and apologize if anyone has been omitted from the Credits.

Credits:Sandra ArtsKim AguilarMichael BaumgaertnerBarbara BrinkmanMelissa D’ArchangeloAngie FaulhaberLarry HollierNancy HolmesHarry Hoyen

Jim HughesJessica Kimball Phillip Litchfi eld Brenda LowryPaul MansonAndrea McClimonJane MihelicNoel M. MoensColleen Orr

Christopher H. Perkins Sally Peters-GaffneyMark C. Reilly Laurence RhinesMarvin Tile Clifford H. TurenCraig Vander KolkDon WebbJohn Wilber

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How did you first get involved in AONA?AONA® did not exist when I joined the Yale faculty in 1988, but I was immediately encouraged to take an AO International Basic course and then do an AOFellowship. That fall I attended a Principles Course in Orlando, chaired by David Helfet. Remarkably, I had the good fortune to have Howard Rosen as my table instructor throughout the course. This event was a total game changer for me. All the thought leaders were there, Jef-frey Mast’s ‘’Planning & Reduction Techniques” had just been published, and for the first time, I saw AO faculty set their surgical execution “bar” so high, yet were wide open to share their learning curves to help speed mine. As a junior attending, I felt like the kid in a candy store, and I was hooked. In the 23 years since that long weekend, no course, no case, nor any professional experience has influenced me more.

In 1989 I negotiated an unpaid leave from Yale to visit Professor Thomas Rüedi in Chur, Switzerland as an AO visiting fellow. He was a spectacular and innovative teacher and surgeon who confirmed that methods I was learning from North American AO surgeons were truly state of the art. At the conclusion of my six weeks, Professor Rüedi allowed me to add my name and comments to his AO “Gästebuch” (Guestbook). Paging through it, I saw the signatures of many famous fracture surgeons, and even more up and coming American surgeons whom I emulated. Knowing that each one had travelled to this small Kantonspital to improve their skills made it clear that I was in special company.

In 1993, I was invited to teach my first AONA course in Worcester, Massachusetts. Even then, AONA was at the vanguard of medical education—chairman Jesse Jupiter was pioneering fully “case-based” interactive lectures and experimenting with the actual “architecture” of adult learning. This course was as exciting for me to help teach as it was to participate in my own Basic course. For me, the bar was raised again.

What motivates you to continue to devote time to AO North America?That’s simple!My goal is to make as many patients better as I possibly can during my professional career. Working with like-minded, patient-centered AONA surgeons to clarify and advance the proven AO principles and nurturing the “fellowship of purpose” or so-called “AO spirit,” I feel I can positively influence care around the country and even around the world. There is always a major time commitment for efforts driven by passion. Right now, I choose to make this commitment—it is worth it. Thankfully, I have a spectacular new partner and together we can still manage the volume of our Trauma Center.

Tell me about your family, personal interests and pastimes. My wife, Irene, is as supportive as she is tolerant of my jobs, and she has given us four great children. It should not be surprising to know that she is the chief operating officer of the family, but pretty much the CEO and CFO as well. For relaxation, she is employed to do quality assurance research at the hospital. Our daughters are in college, we have a son in high school and our youngest son is a hockey player who also attends fourth grade. They are each motivated and independent thinkers, so they have that going for them, which is nice.

With my family, the AO, and my academic practice, there is little time for hobbies. I do enjoy cycling. I try to plan for and really look forward to a long roll. Usually riding alone, but occasionally with AO friends in beautiful locales, this is a valued time for me to burn off frustrations, calories and stale thoughts. I have had many mini “Eureka” moments in the middle of a ride and return with new energy and insight. If I get 60 miles in, it’s a good week.

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As President of AO North America, what do you want to achieve?AONA is a fully independent U.S. non-profit organization, but also the dominant region of the AO global family, and I must act wearing both of these (complementary) hats.

Domestically, the organization must expand its relevance and significance to all its members across each specialty. Currently, most of us think about AONA only when teaching good courses away from home. The organization has much more fellowship to offer than that. Patient centered, outstanding surgeons, who may not wish to travel or have other interests, should be able to engage and contribute through e-learning, mentoring, community of practice, hospital QA, etc. I hope to increase the involvement of faculty and members and to emphasize the life-long value of participation in AONA during all aspects of the surgeon’s career. In particular, we must reach out to the North American orthopaedic trauma fellows and present them with an AO branded program of unique values.

Internationally, as a mature regional entity, AONA has much to offer to the AO global community and the Foundation itself, but we also can be enriched by efforts coming from around the world. We can offer the knowledge and proven experience of our well-organized course struc-ture and other work products and best practices to the other regions and prepare them for success. The newer regions demonstrate the enthusiasm and growth that has waned somewhat in North America. The fact that we are part of a global fellowship is both relevant and exciting, and AONA should communicate and strengthen these relationships.

Describe your key objectives to achieve these goals.Our newly approved governance structure directly links AONA’s committees to the AO Foundation’s Specialty Commissions, thus promoting effective communication and ultimately productivity. Each of the North American specialty committees is organized into four areas: Education, Research, Community Development and Post-Graduate Support. Currently, each specialty is populating or has recently completed selection of their committees. In the AONA Trauma specialty, for example, each committee has prioritized projects and each has scheduled for delivery within the next 18 months a major effort. The Committee Chairs themselves will be introducing these programs shortly.

What advice do you have for surgeons who are considering involvement in AONA?AONA is an organization that is rooted in surgical excellence.

Our patient outcomes are better because for us, “good enough” is not good enough. We strive in the OR, in the clinic, in fracture conference and the lab, as well as at AONA courses to uncover and analyze the demerit and highlight and share the subtle steps to excellence. AONA members live and breathe in this atmosphere, and they are healthier and invigorated by it. This is an organization where open discussion is welcomed, and the ultimate goal is always improved and exceptional patient care. For AONA, the number of articles one publishes is not nearly as impor-tant as the number of young minds one opens and mentors. The friendships and camaraderie—the AO spirit—that exists is based on the humility fracture surgery forces on all of us and our common desire to improve. This is a simple message, but it is the essence of our organization.

Dear Colleagues,

The Magic of Synergy: Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines

takes place February 23–25, 2012 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Building

on the success of the inaugural meeting held in Phoenix, this meeting is

uniquely designed to bring together orthopaedic trauma, craniomaxillofacial,

hand, veterinary and spine surgeons to discuss challenges in musculo-

skeletal disorders and fracture management. Open to surgeons across

disciplines as well as fellows and residents, this is the perfect opportunity to

learn about the latest ideas and innovations in a multidisciplinary setting.

This meeting reinforces the unity of purpose for AONA®. Although our

specialties address different issues, we are in concert for a common purpose

of excellence, education and improved patient care. This is a valuable

forum for learning, networking and demonstrating the solidarity of the

specialties that make up AONA.

The meeting begins on Thursday, February 23, with scientifi c sessions in

the afternoon followed by a welcome reception. On Friday, February 24,

lectures begin with Guest Speaker, Doctor and Former U.S. Senator Bill

Frist’s presentation: A Surgeon-Senator’s Look into the Crystal Ball of

Health Care Reform. The meeting ends following a Gala Dinner on

Saturday, February 25. The comprehensive scientifi c program will

cover topics of mutual interest to all specialties.

A successful call for abstracts shaped the program that includes cutting

edge information and research. Categories include: Critical Bone and

Cartilage Defects, Primary Fracture Treatment, Challenges in Fracture

Management and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Abstracts that have been

peer-reviewed will be presented, offering an exchange of ideas and

innovations to these diverse specialties who share the same goals of

improving the care of their patients (both animal and human) with

musculoskeletal disorders and trauma.

This is a multi-sponsored event. Corporate supporters will have a

unique opportunity to strengthen current relationships and cultivate

new partnerships with surgeons across disciplines.

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity. My steering committee

colleagues, Dr. Chapman, Dr. Hubbard, Dr. Kriet, and Dr. Ruggles and I

encourage your support and participation to make this meeting a success.

We will continue to keep you informed with meeting updates and reminders.

Hope to see you in Florida!

Respectfully,

Clifford H. Turen, MD

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2012 Planning Committees Steering Committee

DirectorClifford H. Turen, MD

Co-ChairsJens Chapman, MDDavid F. Hubbard, MDJ. David Kriet, MD, FACSAlan J. Ruggles, DVM, ACVS

Exhibits and Sponsorship CommitteeBrian Beale, DVM, DACVSMichael Suk, MD, JD, MPHTravis T. Tollefson, MD, FACSJean-Paul Wolinsky, MD

Research and Scientific Program CommitteeTheodore J. Choma, MDLoïc Déjardin, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVSMark E. Engelstad, DDS, MDMichael Sirkin, MD

Keynote Speaker/Social Events CommitteeCarlo Bellabarba, MDCharles DeCamp, DVM, MSD. Gregory Farwell, MD, FACSMichael A. Miranda, MD

AO North America PresidentMichael R. Baumgaertner, MD

AO North America Past PresidentJohn H. Wilber, MD

Uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges and solutions in health

care policy, Dr. Frist is both a nationally recognized heart and lung

transplant surgeon and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader. His

presentation will address the massive health care legislation, passed

by President Obama and the U.S. Congress, which will dramatically

transform health coverage in the country. Dr. Frist will discuss how

the law is likely to be changed over the coming years and how it

will affect citizens, nurses and doctors, insurers, and small and large

businesses.

Clifford H. Turen, MD

Register now for the 2012 Challenges in Fracture Care Across DisciplinesFebruary 23 – 25, 2012Disney’s Contemporary Resort • Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Doctor & Former U.S. Senator Bill Frist A Surgeon-Senator’s Look into the Crystal Ball of Health Care Reform

February 24, 2012, 8:00 – 9:00 am

Don’t Miss The Featured Guest Speaker

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AO North America (AONA®) has been undergoing a self-study for the past nine months in preparation to renew accredited provider status by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Reaccreditation by the ACCME will allow AONA to continue to certify its educational activities for continuing medical education (CME) credit. The self-study was submitted in July 2011. The submission of the self-study narrative report and supporting documentation was the first step in the process. The ACCME also asked AONA to provide documentation from 15 course files to demonstrate that we are following ACCME’s guidelines.

The in-depth self-study process provides AONA with an opportunity to review its overall CME program and to identify strengths as well as areas for improvement in adhering to the criteria set by the ACCME and the American Medical Association (AMA). Members of the CME Advisory Board (CMEAB) and the Ethics and Content Validation Subcommittee (ECVSC) reviewed all aspects of AONA’s CME program during the self-study starting with the CME Mission Statement of the organization to our educational planning and evaluation processes. The next step to the self-study process is the surveyors’ interview which will take place in November at the Basic and Advanced Principles courses in Las Vegas, Nevada. Once completed, surveyors will report findings to the ACCME (both positive and negative) for the final decision regarding reaccreditation. AONA will receive the decision from the ACCME in March of 2012.

The interview gives the surveyors the opportunity to ask questions about the narrative part of the self-study submitted by AONA and about the documentation in the course fi les. It also provides AONA with the opportunity to explain our processes and defend what we do best, which is education.

In addition, the ACCME surveyors will scrutinize the self-study report to gauge if our organization is independent from any commercial interest and whether our educational activities meet the defi nition of CME. They will be particularly interested in how AONA manages funds and in-kind support from commercial supporter(s) and how we assure that we control the content and are not infl uenced in any way by the commercial supporter(s).

From the self-study, the strengths identified in AONA’s CME program include the variety of educational formats, methodologies and teaching techniques used in our courses. We are addressing the scope of practice of our learners and reaching our target audiences and are achieving the CME mission for the organization.

Areas for improvement include the identification of the practice gaps we are trying to address through our courses, writing learner objectives in measurable terms and assessing if the knowledge gained by participants at our courses is being applied into practice.

The CMEAB is developing plans to address these areas of improvement in collaboration with the Education Committees. Tools such as evaluation checklists, an observational tool for practical exercises, surveys and questionnaires using clinical vignettes and multiple choice questions are some of the items under development that will assist with the implementation of plans for improvement.

The CMEAB is charged with total oversight of AONA’s CME program. It assures that each certified activity is planned and implemented in accordance with the ACCME requirements and that there is consistency and compliance among the various certified CME activities which are produced by each of the specialty education committees. The CMEAB facilitates the activities of the education committees and supports the improvement of our educational offerings.

As Chairman of the CMEAB, I will strive to improve the communication and collaboration between the Board and the Education Committee Chairs to assure the continuous improvement of our education and to meet the challenges ahead.

Craig Vander Kolk, MDChair, CME Advisory Board

Reaccreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Register now for the 2012 Challenges in Fracture Care Across DisciplinesFebruary 23 – 25, 2012Disney’s Contemporary Resort • Lake Buena Vista, Florida


The requirement of disclosure of fi nancial relationships is nothing new to AONA faculty. However, faculty can still be unsure why this is important and what must be disclosed. Course Chairs, Directors, and Evaluators may not realize the importance of their role in identifying and resolving any potential conflicts of interest that could be created based on the disclosure information provided.

Over the past several years, there has been a great deal of publicity and scrutiny surrounding the relationship between industry (i.e., pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturers) and physicians. Many organizations sponsoring continuing medical education activities such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and American Association of Veterinary State Boards each have their own requirements and procedures for presenters/teachers to disclose fi nancial relationships. The U.S. Government, through the Offi ce of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration, has offered their views; and over the past several years, academic teaching institutions have reviewed their internal policies regarding fi nancial disclosure.

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) has required accredited providers to follow the Standards for Commercial Support since 1994, which has included disclosure of financial relationships with anyone involved in the planning, development, and execution of CME activities. In 2004 the ACCME updated the Standards and added the requirement of identifying and resolving any potential confl icts of interest based on the disclosed information. Other accrediting bodies with whom AONA works, The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) and The Council on Podiatric Medical Education, have very similar requirements for disclosure of financial relationships.

How do financial relationships create a potential conflict of interest?A potential conflict of interest is created when a relationship, either fi nancial or of some other value or benefi t, with a commercial entity presents an opportunity or incentive to infl uence the content of the CME activity and/or insert bias into the content in favor of the products or services of the commercial company.

There is a symbiotic relationship that exists between orthopaedic surgeons and industry. Orthopaedic surgeons are best qualified to provide innovative ideas and feedback on new products, conduct research and teach new surgical approaches or procedures using new techniques and technologies. Industry can bring the creative ideas and innovative approaches of orthopaedic surgeons to fruition to improve patient care. A collaborative relationship between orthopaedic surgeons and industry is necessary but must be carefully scrutinized to avoid improprieties, whether real or perceived.

What kinds of financial relationships need to be disclosed?There are many kinds of fi nancial relationships. When in doubt, it is better to disclose all fi nancial relationships and let the resolution process do the rest.

Examples of financial relationships that should be disclosed include:- Salaries and Benefits- Institutional Grants (for Education or Research)- Intellectual Property Rights- Fees for Consulting, Advising or Teaching- Honorarium for Services provided to a

Commercial Company (Product Specific Education and Training, Speaker’s Bureau, Product Promotional meetings)

- Ownership Interest (Stocks, Stock Options, etc.)- Other non-monetary benefits (International

Travel, gifts, etc.)

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Identification and Resolution: Why Is It Important for AONA?

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Example Roles Commonly Associated with Financial Relationships:-Independent Contractor (i.e., Contract Research Agreements)-Consultant, Advisory Boards, Think Tanks-Board of Directors

Roles and ResponsibilitiesFaculty is responsible for providing current financial disclosure information every time they teach for AO North America.

Course Chairs and Directors are responsible for reviewing the disclosure information of the faculty and identifying and re-solving any potential conflicts of interest that may appear with the teaching assignments. There are several easy mechanisms that can be chosen to resolve potential conflicts.

Evaluators are responsible for assuring that the mechanisms chosen by the Course Chairs/Directors to resolve a potential conflict are actually conducted.

Why are identifying and resolving potential conflicts of interest important? In order to promote transparency, demonstrate independence, provide fair and balanced views of all treatment options and provide confidence to our participants in the quality of the educational activities it sponsors, AONA established a pro-cess through the Ethics and Content Validation Subcommittee (ECVSC) for the identification and resolution of potential con-flicts of interest or often referred to as the COIR process.

This process is monitored by the ECVSC for compliance. The COIR forms from each course are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Subcommittee. In addition, each member of the ECVSC attends one course per year in their respective specialty to assure that the process is going smoothly and answer questions. The process is not intended to be punitive in any way nor cumber-some to implement, but is essential for AONA as an accredited provider.

How can the chairs/directors resolve any potential conflicts of interest?There are many ways to resolve potential conflicts of interest. Some mechanisms that can be employed include:- Peer review the slides prior to the presentation- Requiring the presentation be based on “best available

evidence” and not personal opinions- Assign a different presentation or role to the faculty member

with the potential conflict of interest- Have the course evaluator monitor the presentation for bias

and intervene immediately if bias is observed- Have an expert panel ready to debate and/or present

alternate views and other therapies if bias is presented in a presentation or discussion

It is important to document that a potential conflict of interest has been identified and resolved. Remember, if it isn’t documented it didn’t happen.

Members of the ECVSC and AONA staff are available by phone or email if anyone has questions on what should be disclosed or for assistance with the resolution of a potential conflict. A list of all the subcommittee members and their contact information can be found at www.aona.org under the CME link as well as a tutorial and slides regarding Disclosure and the COIR process.


AO North America has moved the lecture archive from eRoom to the Digital Asset Management (DAM) System within www.aona.org. In the archive you will find lectures presented, videos shot and pictures taken at past events.

To access the archive, you must be logged into www.aona.org and be a member of one of the AONA Faculty Groups (CMF, Hand, Orthopaedic, Podiatric, Spine or Veterinary). If you don’t know your login information, you can contact Customer Service at [email protected] or 800-769-1391.

If you are looking for lectures or videos associated with an upcoming event, you will want to login to www.aona.org and navigate to the event and “Your Assignments” grid. If the lecture has been presented in the past or there is a video available for the lab, a link will be available on the far right column of the grid. This link takes you directly to those teaching materials related to your assignment.

If you want to browse the archive for other uses, you will want to use the “Search Teaching Materials” link on the left navigation bar of your Dashboard page. This link takes you to the archive and allows you to navigate via the folder structure as you would most sites.

Once you have found the items for which you are looking, you can preview them by clicking on the icon. If you decide you would like a copy on your computer, you can add them to your cart and check-out. Smaller items are available immediately, but if you select a large video or a large number of PowerPoint slides, you may want to log off and wait for an email to arrive telling you the order is ready for pick-up.

An “Archive Quick Access” guide will be sent to all faculty in October after the software vendor releases their new user interface. If you have any questions regarding the use of the site or ideas on how to improve it, please email Don Webb at [email protected].

Susan Fluck Please join us in welcoming Susan Fluck to the AONA team. Susan will be an Accounting Assistant (temp). She has over 10 years experience in private and public sec-tor accounting along with experience in human resources. She received her Associates degree in accounting from Dover Business College in NJ, and she plans on return-ing to school to earn her BA in accounting and eventually her CPA. Susan enjoys reading, dancing and learning new things. Susan has lived in East Norriton with her husband and three children for the past five years. She is originally from New Jersey.

Julie Foley Julie has joined the AONA team as a Customer Service Representative. She has extensive customer service experience in sales, real estate and staffing. She is originally from San Diego, CA. Currently, she lives in Chester County with her husband, Bob. She is a volunteer at the Lamancha Dog Rescue in Unionville, PA and enjoys reading, music and scrapbooking.

Searching for Teaching Materials?

Welcome Aboard!AO North America would like to welcome Susan Fluck and Julie Foley as the newest members of the AO North America staff.


AO Foundation Past President Spotlight

History with AO, 1965-2011After completing medical school at the University of Toronto in 1957, I entered the integrated surgical program at the same University, fi nishing in 1963. During my training, I was fortunate to spend 18 months as George Pennal’s resident. He was a pioneer in pelvic trauma. He encouraged my interest in trauma care, specifi cally in pelvic trauma. I also spent my Fellow year with him, continuing studies in pelvic trauma and fat embolism.

Detweiler Travelling Fellowship, February-June, 1965Subsequent to my Fellow year, I was awarded a Detweiler Travelling Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, prior to starting my staff appointment at the University of Toronto and at St. Joseph’s and Sunnybrook Hospitals in 1965. This allowed me to travel widely in Europe and visit many Orthopaedic Centres of Excellence.

I arrived in London, England on the morning of February 15, 1965. This was a historic day in Canadian history; our new Maple Leaf Flag was being fl own for the fi rst time. We went to Canada House on Trafalgar Square to see it, and then, with no sleep, headed to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. At lunch with the registrars, they learned of my interest in trauma and fractures. They were surprised that I had not arranged a trip to Switzerland during my travels. They said, “There is a revolution in fracture care in Switzerland; you must go.”

At that time in Toronto and North America, with few exceptions, almost nothing was known of the AO group, founded in 1958, seven years prior, in Biel, Switzerland. I wrote to Maurice Müller in St. Gallen, Switzerland, one of the Founders of AO. He was very gracious in his reply, “Yes, please come.” Little did I know at the time that this would be for me, a true “fork in the road, on a road less travelled,” an event that has truly transformed my career.

St. Gallen, Switzerland, March, 1965I arrived in St. Gallen with my wife, Esther. Maurice Müller arrived at the hotel the next morning in his Citroen to take us to the hospital. I soon realized that aggressive drivers make aggressive surgeons; I wondered if we would make it back in one piece as he sped around the city.

We attended his early rounds, examining all the x-rays of the previous day. Maurice was precise, not accepting of even a millimeter of error, and keeping his Oberartz, Hardy Weber, who later became an icon at the AO and a friend, on his toes.

This was my fi rst look at the AO, and I felt that this was a beginning of a revolution in fracture care. I had been trained in the principles of open fracture care during my Fellow year, but the AO had a systematic approach, stressing the principles of stable fi xation and early rehabilitation. They had developed, with their industrial partners, better equipment and fully documented their results.

On my return to Toronto, I was put in charge of our annual University of Toronto Trauma Symposium and invited Maurice Müller to attend. It was there that Maurice met Joe Schatzker, who spent time with him during the course, and arranged to work with Maurice in his Fellowship year in Switzerland in 1967.

In September of 1965, I started my clinical practice at St. Joseph’s and Sunnybrook Hospitals in Toronto, two University of Toronto affi liated hospitals.

Marvin Tile and Maurice Müller in Davos, 1994.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2011

Marvin Tile, CM, MD, BSc (Med), FRCS(C) Professor of Surgery (Emeritus), University of TorontoOrthopaedic Surgeon, Sunnybrook HSC

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Davos AO Course, December, 1967I enrolled in the 1967 Davos AO Course, held in the basement of the Europa Hotel, Davos. I still have that program, stressing straight forward principles in fracture care and the best technology available in the world at the time.

It was also at the Course banquet that we sang a song composed by another young Canadian participant, Bob Martin, entitled “Canadian Boy Goes to Switzerland…” to the pleasure of no one, especially Hans Willenegger, President of AO International.

The Canadians ultimately had the last laugh. In 1992, we gathered the sizeable Canadian contingent on the stage at the banquet at the Davos course, sang the song, this time to the delight of everyone.

Marvin Tile—Early AO EducationAO education has been at the forefront of education in Toronto for the past four decades, since initiated by Joe Schatzker. These are the earliest continuous AO courses in North America; there have been biannual courses in Toronto since 1968, and I have been involved at the faculty level since that time.

In 1972 the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) started the Instructional Course on Internal Fixation of Fractures. Since AO was a pariah in the USA, they thought it would be best to use a Canadian faculty–Joe Schatzker and I ran this course for 25 years. In the first year, I spoke on the stabilization of the open tibia fracture and was heartily booed by the 500 plus surgeons, who were, at the time, involved in the Vietnam experience.

Eventually the AO principles and methods became conventional wisdom in North America. I have been involved not only in the courses, but also in many visiting guest lectures and visiting professorships teaching these principles.

Sunnybrook Trauma UnitIn 1971 I moved full time to Sunnybrook Hospital as Chief of Orthopaedics to plan with others, the first trauma unit in Canada. Final approval from our Ontario provincial government came in 1976, and in July of that year the Sunnybrook Trauma unit opened. It has, in the thirty years since its opening, remained the largest in Canada and one of the largest in North America. We patterned the trauma and fracture care according to AO principles which remain to this day.

During this early growth period of our trauma centre, we remained the major referral centre for pelvic and acetabular trauma. In 1980 the first AO Pelvic Course was held in Toronto, and it has run every two years since, including one in May of 2012.

AO Leadership Positions and Presidency

Local Chair, 1989 Trustees Meeting, TorontoSoon after the AO Foundation was incorporated, I was named a member of the Board of Trustees. The AO Trustees meeting was held in Toronto in 1989; I was named the local chair. At that meeting we had a very open, facilitated discussion on the future directions of AO. I am so pleased now that many of the future directions of AO formulated at that meeting were eventually adopted, including regional decentralization.

AO Foundation Past President Spotlight (continued)

Marvin Tile with Urs Jann, General Manager AO Foundation (Davos, 1993)

Dr. Marvin Tile receiving the Key to the AO Center and the AO Foundation

Presidency from Martin Allgöwer in Davos, June, 1992 at the official opening

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President, AO Foundation, June, 1992In June of 1992 I was ending my term as President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. I had been President-Elect of the AO Foundation and took office at the historic meeting in Davos, when the new AO center was officially opened.

I was honored to follow Martin Allgöwer in that role, and pleased to work with Dr. J. C. Wenger, the Chair of the Board. We commis-sioned a consultant study (Max Ruegger Report) and were able to incorporate the many changes recommended. During that period the regional nature of AO was started with AO North America and AO East Asia as the first two. The AO Research, Development and Education Commissions were restructured, and the Academic Council initiated. AO International directed the AO education initiative. The specialty groups were not separate but part of the central organization

These evolutionary changes have led us to our present strong position in the world of trauma care and beyond. In 1994 after stepping down as president, I was named an Honorary Trustee.

AO DialogueWith the retirement of Chris Colton as Editor-in-Chief of AO Dialogue, I assumed that position in December of 2002 until April of 2006. I enjoyed my time as editor, as it allowed me to participate in and report on all aspects of the AO World.

AO and AONA TodayThe AO has become a large matrix organization directed centrally by the AOVA and the Board of Trustees. It is medically driven and professionally run. The AO world is now fully regionalized; AONA is the oldest and is very well organized, especially in all aspects of education. The four specialties, AOTrauma, AOVet, AOSpine and AOCMF and the regions are finding ways to integrate; in North America, they have chosen to remain in the umbrella organization of AONA, which should allow it to remain strong going forward.

ConclusionI have remained steadfast in my support of the AO. I have helped to steer an organization that changes and adapts; a true biologic organization. One fact remains: the formation of friendships in this organization, from all corners of the globe, is its most important attribute. It has provided me with a whole other family, a family of colleagues with similar vision and goals. These friendships have been life-long, and have included my wife, Esther, who has supported the AO and befriended so many of the members, their spouses and their children. These friendships, spawning excellence in education, in research and in development, all with the aim of improving the care of the injured patient are the important legacy of AO, and will ensure its success in the future.

I will be forever grateful for this association with AO that began in 1965 in Davos and continues now into the 45th consecutive year.

One can never know where that fork in the road will lead.

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Marvin Tile, part of the world wide family of AO.

Dr. Marvin Tile receiving the Key to the AO Center and the AO Foundation

Presidency from Martin Allgöwer in Davos, June, 1992 at the official opening

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Receiving the Order of Canada from the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean,

Governor General of Canada, June 18, 2010, Ottawa, Canada

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Member Order of CanadaOn Canada Day, July 1, 2009, Marvin Tile, MD was appointed “Member of the Order of Canada,” the highest distinction that can be bestowed upon a Canadian citizen, by her Excellency, the Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, for his contributions as a clinical orthopaedic surgeon, teacher and groundbreaking researcher, mainly for his role in initiating the Sunnybrook Trauma Unit. “Investiture ceremony, Awarded on May 25, 2009; Invested on June 18, 2010

Recognized as one of Canada’s foremost orthopaedic surgeons, Marvin Tile

has helped to bring important advancements to his field. His research on total

prosthetic joint replacement and on the treatment of fractures of the pelvis

and hip has been widely acknowledged as groundbreaking. He is the former

head of orthopaedics and former surgeon-in-chief at Toronto’s Sunnybrook

Hospital, where he was instrumental in establishing the first trauma unit in

Canada. Also an educator and author, he is known as a gifted communicator

and an unflagging mentor. As well, he has consistently been active as a volunteer,

sharing his leadership abilities at the local, national and international levels.”

Marvin Tile Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006, Sunnybrook Hospital and University of Toronto. This endowment is now at $2.9 million Canadian dollars. The current holder of the Chair, Dr. Hans Kreder, was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the AO Foundation on the recommendation of AONA.


The Board of Trustees Meeting took placeJuly 20 – 23, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. With 422 participants and guests, the scientific agenda and social program attracted Trustees and guests from all over the world. This meeting marked the first Trustees Meeting for Norbert Haas as President. Jaime Quintero, member of the AOLAT Executive Board from Columbia, was also present as the President-Elect.

Dynamic Sessions Stimulate DiscussionTwo Roundtable Discussions Kick off Day 1

Where do we stand and where are we going? Moderator: David Grainger Panel: AO President and Chairmen of each of the Specialities: Nikolaus Renner (AOTrauma), Luiz Vialle (AOSpine), Michael Ehrenfeld (AOCMF) and Jean-Pierre Cabassu (AOVET). The discussion included a summary of the current state-of-affairs in each specialty. Topics also included: regionalization, sharing of resources, the place of foot and ankle within the Specialties and the differences, highlights and issues between the different membership programs in each of the Specialties.

Where do we stand and where are we going? Moderator: Jens Chapman Panel: Jaime Quintero (Education Platform), Steve Schelkun (AOTrauma), Jeffrey Wang (AOSpine), Gregorio Sanchez (AOCMF) and Jörg Auer (AOVET) The presentation included a discussion of the weaknesses and threats within each specialty in order to complete the SWOT (strength, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis.

Trustee, Board and Council Election Results AnnouncedSuthorn Bavonratanavech was elected by majority as Pre-President-Elect of the AO Foundation. His two-year term as President-Elect will commence at next year’s Trustees Meeting. In addition, new trustees, and new members of the boards and councils were elected by ballot by the current Trustees.

Election results:Board of Directors: Nikolaus Renner

Academic Council: Anders Westermark, Jeffrey Wang, Koon Wong Merng

Honorary Members: Paul Demmer, Paul Pavlov

Trustees: Kenneth Cheung, Cong-Feng Luo, Wen Yuan, Lazar Chandy, Gopalkrishnan Kuland-aswamy, Venugopal K Menon, Mamoru Kawakami, Toru Sato, Alois Karlbauer, Franz Josef Seibert, Günter Schwarz, Laurent Galois, Michael Grevitt, Minos Tyllianakis, Endre Varga, Alberto Bozzetti, Marinus De Kleuver, Roger Simmermacher, Jaroslaw Brudnicki, Andrey Volna, Robin Peter, Carlos Olarte, Carlos Dominguez, Hassan Sharifi, Darrel Brodke, Neal Futran, Hans Kreder, James Stannard

Comprehensive Sessions Address AO Foundation Work and Relevant Clinical IssuesThe meeting continued with presentations from Geoff Richards, AO Research Institute Davos and Beate Hanson, AO Clinicial Investigation and Documentation about the history, goals and breaking news of their respective Service Units.

2011 AO Board of Trustees Meeting Offered Stimulating Scientific Agenda and Exciting Networking Opportunities

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Donald Ingber, founding Director of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, spoke about the impressive scientific achievements of the “start-up within the biggest academic institute in the world.”

Breakout sessions delivered by Trustees and members of AO Executive Management to their fellow participants were on relevant clinical issues. Topics ranged from Bisphosphonates and bisphosphonate-related bone necrosis (AOCMF) to racing animal surgery: dogs and horses (AOVET).

The day concluded with guest lecturer, Professor Metin Tolan’s, Chair for Experimental Physics I at Technische Universität Dortmund, session: “Shaken not stirred.” Professor Tolan analyzed the actual physics behind stunts performed by James Bond and his favorite triple Martini, shaken not stirred. It was a fitting end to a well-received day of lectures and discussions.

Awards Recognize Exceptional ContributionsOn the final day of the event, Mark Markel, Chairman of the AO Research Review Committee, paid tribute to Berton Rahn and awarded the Berton Rahn Research Prize to Li Bingyun, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, West Virginia University.

Theddy Slongo was awarded the annual TK Innovation Prize 2011 by Tim Pohlemann, Chairman of the TK Executive Board, for his innovative work in pediatric trauma and ortho-pedics surgery, external fixation and his tireless contributions to the AO Classification Committee and Expert Groups within the TK System.

A Look at the Future and Impressive Meeting ConclusionA group of special guests from Siemens, Storz and BrainLAB provided presentations on how their respective companies will affect the face of medicine in the future. Hermann Requardt, CEO Siemens Healthcare Sector, spoke about the paradigm shift towards personalized medicine, while Karl-Christian Storz, Member of the Board of Karl Storz Group and grandson of the founder Karl Storz, explained how complex glenoid fractures are now the subject of arthroscopic procedures. Finally Stefan Vilsmeier, CEO and founder of Brainlab, talked about the technology challenges in optimizing healthcare.

Takeshi Sawaguchi took to the stage in the closing stages of the Trustees Meeting to express sincere appreciation from Japan for the donations and messages of support from the AO network.

Trustees and guests also had time to share ideas and experiences and build friendships in spectacular and creative settings over four evenings. Each themed evening, “The Roaring Twenties, Prepare for Take-off and Dress to Impress,” showcased exciting and historic venues in Berlin.

President Norbert Haas concluded the meeting with recognition of the 37 outgoing Trustees and a welcome to the new Honorary Trustees Paul Renner and Paul Pavlov. He also delivered a farewell address to Markus Rauh thanking him for his hard work over the years as Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of the AO Foundation, telling him that he was “the right man, at the right time, at the right organization.”

The 2012 Trustees Meeting will take place in Davos, Switzerland. The 2013 Trustees Meeting will take place in Lima, Peru.


AOSNA Offers New Maintenance of Certification Option for Course Participants. Spring and summer was a busy time for AOSpine North America. Maintenance of Certification Part II (MOC) was offered for the first time at the April Advanced Concepts in the Management of Spinal Disorders course in San Diego, California and re-ceived rave reviews. The optional sessions centered on AAOS and CNS self-assessment examination questions in preparation for Maintenance of Certification Part II. By participating in the MOC sessions, attendees were able to claim a maximum of up to an additional 8 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

In May, AOSpine North America offered the highly anticipated Spine Tumor Symposium at the Langdon Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. This two and one-half day, interactive, didactic and multidisciplinary Symposium addressed the current practices in the management of primary and selective metastatic spine tumors. The course was chaired by Ziya Gokaslan, MD and Mitchell Harris, MD.

The Flamingo in Las Vegas, Nevada was the venue for the August Principles and Treatment of Spinal Disorders course for Residents and was chaired by Daryl Fourney, MD and Tom Mroz, MD. The course offered residents the opportunity to learn AO principles through both case based discussion and hands-on practical exercises. The program provided basic exposure to spinal disorders from expert teaching faculty from both orthopaedic and neurological spine surgery. The course will be offered again October 28–29, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario.

AOSpine North America finished the summer with the Advanced Concepts in the Management of Spinal Disorders: A Hands-on Human Anatomic Specimen course in Chicago, Illinois. This highly interactive course highlighted advances, complica-tions, controversies and outcomes in the treatment of complex spinal problems. Motion preservation, bone biology and minimally invasive surgery were also covered, as well as diagnostic issues, treatment

methods, patient selection, and indications for sur-gical techniques and approaches to these problems. The course format included brief lectures and panel discussions with expert faculty, case presentations and small group discussions. Through intensive, hands-on sessions utilizing human anatomic specimens, participants engaged in surgical techniques and strategies for a range of procedures involving the cervical spine. The course was chaired by John France, MD and Jean-Paul Wolinsky, MD.

AOSpine North America Welcomes the 2011/2012 FellowsAOSpine North America is pleased to sponsor 26 fellowship sites which equaled more than 70 fellows for the 2011–2012 academic year. As part of the program benefits, fellows are invited to attend the AOSNA Advanced Concepts in the Management of Spinal Disorders course, the Fellowship Induction Program, as well as the Fellows Forum in Banff, Alberta next March. In addition, AOSNA fellows receive a complimentary year of AOSpine Mem-bership Plus as well as participation (fully-funded) at an AOSNA course of their choice during their academic year. Fellows Induction Program — Fellows off to a Great Start to Their YearThe AOSNA 2011/2012 fellows received a warm welcome during the Second Annual Fellowship Induction Program. The induction program was held in conjunction with the AOSNA Advanced Concepts in the Management of Spinal Disorders course in Chicago, Illinois on August 25 – 28, 2011. The purpose of the induction was to get the fellows involved in AOSpine from the start of their academic year as well as give them the opportunity to learn and network with the other fellows and with the faculty.

The Induction Program consisted of the fellows attending the course and also attending a special luncheon breakout session designed specifically for the faculty to give them some useful tips and knowledge they will need to be successful in their fellowship.

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January 20 – 21 New Orleans, LouisianaPrinciples and Treatment of Spinal Disorders for Residents

February 16 – 19 Snowbird, UtahAdvanced Concepts in the Management of Spinal Disorders Course

March 23 – 24 Miami, FloridaAdvanced Techniques in Complex Pediatric Spine Surgery (with human anatomic specimen)

April 27 – 28 Las Vegas, NevadaPrinciples and Treatment of Spinal Disorders for Residents

May 11 – 12 Chicago, IllinoisAdvanced Techniques of Spinal Resection and Reconstruction (with human anatomic specimen)

August 3 – 4 Aurora, ColoradoAdvanced Techniques of Spinal Resection and Reconstruction (with human anatomic specimen)

August 17 – 18 Las Vegas, NevadaPrinciples and Treatment of Spinal Disorders for Residents

September 20 – 23 Chicago, IllinoisAdvanced Concepts in the Management of Spinal Disorders Course

October 19 – 20 Phoenix, ArizonaThe Aging Spine Symposium

November 16 – 17 Phoenix, ArizonaAdvanced Techniques in Cervical Spine Surgery(with human anatomic specimen)

2012 AOSpine Course Schedule

Call for Applications – 2011 Young Investigators Research Grant AwardFor the fourth year, the AOSpine North America Research Committee has established research funding that is available to new Investigators (Assistant Professor Level or equivalent) who have a desire to perform high-quality, clinically relevant spinal or spinal cord research in basic or clinical science. The purpose of these grants is to encourage new investigators by providing start-up funding of up to $30,000 for one year.

Application deadline is December 15, 2011. All applicants must be subscribing members of AOSpine North America.

AOSNA Awarded OREF Funding for SpineNET Knowledge Forum ConferenceThe SpineNET Knowledge Forums (Trauma, Spinal Oncology and Cervical) were formed as an expansion of the AOSpine North America Clinical Research Network in an effort to provide evidence-based consensus towards the treatment and management of spine and spinal cord conditions through multi-center clinical research studies that yield high-impact scientific evidence.

Through the prompt actions of everyone involved, we were able to submit applications for each of the SpineNET Knowledge Forums to the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) call for applications earlier this year. We were awarded a total of $110,000 to support the SpineNET Knowledge Forum Conference in Toronto on October 20–22, 2011.


AONA CMF Specialty Council (AONA CMF SC)

The AO North America CMF Specialty Council has been hard at work this year. As of the end of August, the specialty had completed the Advanced Symposium; four Challenges and Advances Courses: Ballistics, Orbital Fundamentals, Orthognathics and Microsurgery and five CMF Principles Courses: Dallas, Oak Brook, Kansas City, Philadelphia and Montreal. All the courses received excellent re-views from the participants.

At the most recent meeting of the Specialty Council, the 2012 Course schedule was finalized. The schedule will include the Advanced Symposium in Big Sky, Montana, the topic of which is “Perfecting Facial Reconstruction – The Mastery of Technique;” four Challenges and Advanced Courses: Ballistics, Orthognathics, Distraction Osteogenesis, and Orbital Fundamentals and eight Principles Courses in Portland, Oregon; Boston, Massachusetts; Vancouver, British Columbia; Chicago, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; Secaucus, New Jersey; Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California.

The Council is continuing to provide eLearning modules to approximately 50% of the participants of the CMF Principles courses for review prior to the course. While at the course the participants are being asked a series of questions relating to the modules to evaluate how well they understood the material from the eLearning modules as well as whether they preferred accessing the information in this way. The hope is in the future to be able to utilize these modules prior to the course as a prerequisite so that more time can be spent at the course for Small Group Discussions and Laboratory Exercises.

The Council has also approved the use of a Table Instructor evaluation to be trialed at the upcoming CMF Principles Course in San Diego, California scheduled for December 2011. This evaluation will be trialed for the Lag Screw Exercises to document how well the participants at each table were able to perform the exercise, if they were able to complete the exercise in the allotted time frame and if there were any teaching issues relating to the exercise. As the 2011 Course schedule comes to an end, the Council is looking forward to 2012 and what the year will bring. The next Specialty Council Meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2011 via conference call.

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January 13 – 15 New Orleans, LouisianaChallenges and Advances: Focus — Ballistic Injury Management (with human anatomic specimen)

February 10 – 11 Big Sky, MontanaAdvanced Symposium: Perfecting Facial Reconstruction — The Mastery of Technique

March 10 – 11 Portland, OregonPrinciples of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

March 17 Washington, DC12th Annual Symposium Selected Topics in Orthognathic Surgery

March 24 – 25 Boston, MassachusettsPrinciples of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

March 31 – April 1 Vancouver, BCPrinciples of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

July 21 - 22 San Diego, CaliforniaChallenges and Advances: Focus — Distraction Osteogenesis

August 4 – 5 Rosemont, IllinoisPrinciples of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

August 25 - 26 Columbus, OhioPrinciples of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

September 22 – 23 New Orleans, LouisianaChallenges and Advances: Focus — Orbital Fundamentals

October 6 – 7 Secaucus, New JerseyPrinciples of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

November 17 – 18 Nashville, TennesseePrinciples of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

December 1 – 2 Los Angeles, CaliforniaPrinciples of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

2012 Craniomaxillofacial Course Schedule


To register, please visit the AO North America website at www.aona.org


Since our last update, the first Advanced Upper Extremity cadaver dissection and fixation course was completed in Miami. The faculty and participants had an opportunity to perform many different exposures for fracture reduction as well as soft-tissue reconstruction. The entire conference was in a case-based format with lectures, lab dissections, and small group discussions. We hope to offer such future courses as they are able to combine the reconstructive ladder into the syllabus.

We have continued to expand the regional course offerings with courses in Minneapolis and Boston. Please look at the AONA website for the next course near you! These have really provided an excellent method to reach more participants in reference to hand and upper extremity education. The NAHEC encourages all faculty to submit upper extremity cases for the case bank. As we receive new cases, we are able to update the case bank for the regional courses. Thanks to all who have submitted!

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March 15 – 18 Dallas, TexasHand and Wrist Fracture Management Course

April 14 Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHand and Wrist Fracture Management Workshop

May 5 Toronto, OntarioHand and Wrist Fracture Management Workshop

May 19 St. Louis, MissouriHand and Wrist Fracture Management Workshop

September 29 Ann Arbor, MichiganHand and Wrist Fracture Management Workshop

November 17 Los Angeles, CaliforniaHand and Wrist Fracture Management Workshop

December 15 Indianapolis, IndianaHand and Wrist Fracture Management Workshop



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AO North America Musculoskeletal Trauma Education Committee (NAMTEC)

2011 continues to be a busy year for the Education Committee. NAMTEC has solicited applications for two new members to join the Committee in 2012. The response has been tremendous with 18 interested and extremely well-qualified faculty members submitting their applications. The Committee now begins the difficult process of consideration and deliberation that will result in our decision within the next month. Those of you who have been faculty members at a course this year have seen some of our recent course-related changes. Newly approved faculty members are now assigned to a Principles course to ensure that they have the timely opportunity to participate. In addition they are assigned a senior faculty as a mentor that gives feed-back on all aspects of the course participation. Special thanks goes out to the senior faculty members that have willingly shouldered this responsibility and worked hard to help these brand new faculty members feel welcome in the AONA family while also developing critical teaching skills. Session moderators are taking a much more active role than at prior courses in utilizing case-based discussions and AIRS to ensure participant comprehension of each module. One critical factor enabling the ses-sion moderator to perform this task is faculty lecturers adhering to their allotted lecture time. Thanks to an innovation introduced by Greg Berry when he chaired the Sun Valley Principles course, the “red light of shame” has been unofficially awarded at numerous courses to the faculty member with the largest accumulated lecture time “overage” – initiating a friendly competition within the faculty that has resulted in an astonishing reduction in over-time lectures. Another development that will facilitate the moderator’s role will be the further refi nement of moderators “toolkits” which will provide a framework for each session by listing the objec-tives, providing principle-based cases and AIRS questions for each session. This subcommittee is headed up by Dave Hak, and any faculty members interested in participating in this endeavor are encouraged to contact him.

One new project underway is the development of an international faculty database that can be used by other AO regions who would like to invite North American faculty members to participate in their courses. We have identified many interested faculty members, and we will soon be collecting information regarding the international courses in which our faculty have participated as well as their language fluency, lecture areas of expertise and degree of interest in international teaching opportunities. Once completed, this database will be available to all of the AO regions and may facilitate North American faculty educational opportunities throughout the world.

The members of the Committee are committed to improving the educational offerings of AONA, and as we continue to establish a more robust and mature subcommittee structure, we are excited at the prospect of being able to utilize better the talents of our dedicated North American AO faculty members.

Jesse Jupiter, MD Receives 2011 Dr. Marian Ropes Award for ExcellenceDr. Jesse Jupiter and Dr. Ellen Gravellese were honored with the 2011 Dr. Marian Ropes Award for excellence in arthritis care and leadership in the fi ght against arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation’s Senior Medical Advisory Committee selected the two outstanding honorees for 2011. At the Physician Achievement Award Dinner, held September 13, 2011, guests including medical leaders, business executives and patients enjoyed a special evening of recognition. The event raised signifi cant funds for arthritis research, programs and services.

Dr. Marian Ropes was a pioneer and national leader in rheumatology. She was the fi rst female medical resident appointed by the Massachusetts General Hospital and the only woman elected President of the American Rheumatism Association, now the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).


January 13 – 16 Stowe, VermontNew England Regional Fracture Summit

January 19 – 22 New Orleans, LouisianaPart 1: Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management

March 8 – 11 Dallas, TexasPrinciples of Operative Fracture Management Courses

Part 1: Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management

Part 2: Advanced Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management

March 23 – 24 Miami, FloridaAdvances and Changing Concepts in Pediatric Fracture Management Course

April 11 – 14 San Francisco, CaliforniaSolutions Course for Fracture Fixation Problems

May 10 – 13 Toronto, OntarioPelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management Course (with human anatomic specimen)

June 3 – 8 Marco Island, FloridaPrinciples of Operative Fracture Management Courses



August 18 – 21 Seattle, WashingtonPart 1: Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management

August 23 – 26 Seattle, WashingtonPart 1: Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management

October 18 – 21 St. Louis, Missouri Part 1: Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management

October 18 – 20 San Diego, CaliforniaCo-Management of theGeriatric Fracture Patient

November 29 – Toronto, OntarioDecember 2 Principles of Operative Fracture Management Courses



All activities are certifi ed for continuing medical education credit.

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The Hilton at Easton Hotel in Columbus, Ohio was the venue for the Veterinary Triple Courses of Principles of Small Animal Fracture Management, Advanced Techniques in Small Animal Fracture Management and Equine Advanced Techniques of Fracture Management that were held from April 7–10, 2011. The Small Animal Chairmen were Kenneth Johnson, MVSc, PhD, FACVSc, ACVS, ECVS and Michael Kowaleski, DVM, DACVS, DECVS. The Equine Chairmen were Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, ACVS and Alan Ruggles, DVM, ACVS. There were 101 participants in attendance at the Principles of Small Animal Fracture Management Course and 50 participants at the Advanced Techniques in Small Animal Fracture Management Course. The Equine Advanced Techniques of Fracture Management course had 66 participants. We look forward to holding next year’s Triple Conference on April 26–29, 2012 at the same venue in Columbus, Ohio.

The next few months will be very busy for the AO Veterinary Courses. We will be at the Hilton at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California for the Small Animal Principles and Masters Courses on September 29– October 2, 2011. Noel Moens, DVM, MSc, DACVS, DECVS and James Tomlinson, DVM, MVSc, DACVS are the Co-Chairmen for this very popular course offering. As in the past several years, AO will once again be collaborating with ACVS to offer a Veterinary Technician’s Workshop on November 2, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois. Noel Moens, DVM, MSc, DACVS, DECVS and Alan Ruggles, DVM, ACVS will be the Co-Chairmen of that course. And fi nally to end 2011, registration is currently in progress for the fi rst-ever Las Vegas Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Cadaver Courses, scheduled for December 15–18, 2011 at the Western Veterinary Conference/Oquendo Center. Two courses will be run back-to-back, and Loic Dejardin, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS and James Tomlinson, DVM, MVSc, DACVS will be the Co-Chairmen for this course.

NAVEC held their spring meeting on April 7, 2011 at the Columbus Veterinary Courses with their next meeting to be held during the ACVS Veterinary Symposium on November 2, 2011 at the Hyatt in Chicago.

The 2012 Course schedule includes six courses: Columbus Small Animal Principles, Small Animal Advanced and the Equine Basic Principles Courses in April and the La Jolla Small Animal Principles, Small Animal Masters Courses and Equine Masters Course Management of Orthopaedic Disorders in the Foal, in September. AONA will be sponsoring the 2012 Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida on February 23–25, 2012. This meeting is designed to bring together surgeons, residents, researchers and fellows in multispecialty areas such as orthopaedic trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spine and veterinary medicine to discuss challenges in musculoskeletal disorders and fracture management.

We are actively working on developing two new exciting “master’s courses” that will be offered at the beginning of 2013. Operative Treatment of Veterinary CMF Trauma and Reconstruction and Advanced Techniques in Management of Veterinary Spinal Disorders will be first time offerings for AONA and we expect them to be quite interesting.

Lastly, the Education Committee is hoping to continue to provide and expand the Veterinary Technician’s Workshop in conjunction with the ACVS Symposium in future years and increase the number of participants to 60 in the coming years. The Committee is continually working to improve the courses offered to meet the varied needs of the participants. We welcomed several new faculty members to our ranks this past year, and we are excited to include them in our future courses.

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April 26 – 29 Columbus, OhioPrinciples of Small Animal Fracture Management

April 26 – 29 Columbus, OhioAdvanced Techniques in Small Animal Fracture Repair

April 26 – 29 Columbus, OhioEquine Basic Principles of Fracture Management

September 27 – 30 La Jolla, CaliforniaPrinciples of Small Animal Fracture Management

September 27 – 29 La Jolla, CaliforniaMasters Course on Advanced Osteotomy — Small Animals

September 28 – 29 La Jolla, California Equine Masters Course — Management of Orthopaedic Disorders in the Foal

2012 Veterinary Course Schedule

AO North America is a Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) Provider (Number 244).



The Podiatric Education Courses are co-sponsored by The Podiatry Institute of Decatur, Georgia and AO North America. The Podiatry Institute of Decatur, Georgia, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in Podiatric medicine.

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2012 Podiatric Course ScheduleMarch 15 – 18 Dallas, TexasPodiatric Basic

March 15 – 18 Dallas, TexasPodiatric Advanced

October 11 – 13 Las Vegas Podiatric Masters Course: Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Surgery (with human anatomic specimen)

September 13 – 16 Ft. Myers, FloridaPodiatric Basic

September 13 – 16 Ft. Myers, FloridaPodiatric Advanced


Every year the chief orthopedic residents at Baylor College of Medicine are allowed five weeks of time for an elective rotation. Many past residents have chosen to stay in Houston and work with someone in the private sector who is not affi liated with the department to broaden their experience. While this would be easier, I chose to study abroad as only a few of my predecessors had. Having already matched for a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, spending this time abroad expand-ing my understanding of orthopedic trauma from a different perspective was a natural fit. I applied for the Henry Hanff Trauma Fellowship though AO North America and was awarded this opportunity in January of 2011.

The fellowship allowed me to spend my rotation in any location in Western Europe under the mentorship of an AO faculty member. After much deliberation, I chose to study in the United Kingdom under the mentorship of Professor Chris Moran at Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, England and Professor Bob Handley at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. Both locations were well known for being major trauma centers within the country. I had never been to Europe before and was excited to experience the culture in addition to learning how the orthopedic trauma patient was cared for within the British health care system.

In Nottingham, I worked not only with Professor Moran, but also many other specialists in orthopedic trauma including David Hahn, Andrew Taylor, Daren Forward, Brian Holdsworth and Mark Hatton. There were also two orthopedic trauma fellows and many registrars that were not only coworkers but also colleagues outside the hospital. I routinely scrubbed in and assisted in cases and was present in the clinic. In Oxford I worked with Phil Wilde, Richard Keyes and Mark Deakin in addition to Bob Handley. While regulations at the John Radcliffe Hospital prohibited me from scrubbing cases, I was still present in the operating room the majority of the time along with another AO fellow from Brazil. All faculty members were excellent teachers, and the atmosphere was very collegial. They were equally interested to hear my thoughts on cases, although sometimes different based on my experiences in the United States.

From the very first day in Nottingham, it was clear that there were some signifi cant differences from my experience at Ben Taub General Hospital. First there were two to three hip fractures per day secondary to the demographics of the British population. However, the care of these patients was in many ways better. All hip fracture patients were admitted to a geriatrics service with physicians who specialized in the op-timization of the patients for surgery, post-operative care and prevention of future falls. A database of patients had also been developed from which the Nottingham Hip Fracture Score was developed to attempt to predict mortality from hip fractures. Patients were also taken to surgery within 36 hours and started physical therapy on post-operative day one. Improvement in the care of these patients was in many ways a product of the sheer volume and necessity.

The types of fractures that were presented to both institutions were very different from many level one trauma centers in the United States. Fractures were lower energy, and there were far fewer pelvic and acetabulum fractures. In fact, the most common mechanism for pelvic fractures was horseback riding. In addition, fractures secondary to penetrating trauma were nearly non-existent. This was due to the significantly higher rate of motor vehicle accidents and gunshot victims in the United States. Because things in the NHS system moved at a slightly slower pace than in the United States, there was more time for academic discussion and preoperative planning. This was a departure from my training, where the volume of work somewhat limited academic time.

Taking care of mostly patients without insurance in a county health care system, I was used to being conscientious of cost related issues. However, cost containment was the most pre-dominating theme in the hospitals of the NHS system in the United Kingdom. There were far fewer orthopedic implants to choose from at a reduced cost, and only the basic implants necessary were chosen. This was a departure even from my county hospital and in many ways forced me to get back to the fundamental AO principles of fracture care. As a result, I returned to Houston more conscious of the cost of caring for orthopedic trauma patients. Overwhelmingly, the British patients were very grateful for the care that they received and were satisfied with the outcomes.

Orthopaedic Trauma Care in the United Kingdom2011 Henry Hanff Fellowship Award Summary of Experiences Christopher H. Perkins, MD

Orthopedic Trauma FellowUniversity of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital


The most interesting difference between orthopedics in the United States and in the United Kingdom is the difference in resident / registrar education. In the British system, students wanting to pursue medicine entered medical school directly out of high school, which is more like a combination of undergraduate education and medical education that lasts six years. After completion, they become general house staff rotating on every specialty of medicine similarly to intern in the United States but without the dividing lines between medicine and surgery. As a result, all registrars in the United Kingdom get a significant amount of orthopedic experience which is in contrast to the United States where only ortho-pedic residents gain this knowledge. After completing this, house staff can apply for a subspecialty registrar position,

much like residency in the United States. The greatest weakness within the system is that a 48 hour

work week is enforced, which signifi-cantly limits the number of

cases registrars have performed

upon graduation. Many of the registrars with whom I worked wanted to work more hours and were less experienced than a resident of comparable level in the United States. There is also a significant job shortage that exists to the point that some graduating registrars may not have a job at all, forcing some to seek careers in other countries such as the United States.

Despite these differences, the type of individual that pursues orthopedics is very similar in both countries, which allowed me to make many friends and colleagues along the way. I also became immersed in the culture attending football matches, playing golf and having a pint at the local tavern. Practicing orthopedics in the NHS system was much like practicing orthopedics in an academic county hospital in the United States. The bottom line in both settings is proper care of patients with orthopedic injuries. There were many lessons learned both in orthopedics and in life that I will carry with me as I complete fellowship and start my practice. In addition, the fellowship served as a basis for possible future pursuits with AO North America.

Fellowships and Resident Trauma Research Grant Recipients:

Second and Third Quarter Resident Trauma Research Grants — 2011Michael Heffernan, MDUniversity of MassachusettsComparison of intraoperative CT scan and fl uoroscopy to determine fi nal screw position in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE): a cadaveric assessment

David Nordin, MDUniversity of Minnesota, Regions HospitalWhat does “acceptable” mean? Counseling patients and parents on the remodeling of forearm fractures using a radiographic teaching tool. A randomized, validated outcomes study

Jesse Shantz, MDUniversity of ManitobaSutures versus staples in orthopedic surgery – a randomized controlled trial

We would like to congratulate Megan Meislin who is the recipient of the 2011 Kathryn Cramer Memorial Award. Dr. Meislin is a third year resident at Loyola University in Maywood, Illinois. Her project entitled, “The Effect of Alcohol on Mesenchymal Stem Cell Migration to the Site of Bone Fracture Injury and Effects of CXCR4/SDF1 Signaling on MSC Recruitment,” was selected from a group of outstanding proposals submitted to the Research Committee. The winner of this award receives up to $15,000 towards research and travel. The goal of the Kathryn Cramer Memorial Award is to provide an opportunity to orthopedic residents and young faculty to enhance their education and professional development.

Kathryn Cramer Memorial Award Recipient – 2011

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Clinical and Research Support and Awards

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AO North America Sponsored ProgramsIn accordance with AO’s mission of improving trauma patient care across specialties by focusing on the philosophical foundations of education, research, development and documentation, AO North America sponsors and oversees six programs that span a surgeon’s career.

AONA has been a pioneer in expanding the horizons of orthopaedic trauma patient care and research. We encourage you to visit www.aona.org to fully explore how you can become part of this life-long professional experience.

Join the tradition!

Clinical and Research Support and Awards

Basic Fracture ManagementPreceptorshipProvides a senior level resident with an in-depth period of training in the basic management of fractures at a recognized AO North America Center or with an AONA member. As this is a 1:1 relationship with a practicing traumatologist, the individual gains a deeper insight into the management of fractures. This is not meant to replace an AO Trauma Fellowship, but to allow greater in-depth study.

Trauma and Fracture Care PreceptorshipProvides a practicing North American certifi ed orthopaedic, craniomaxillofacial, hand or veterinary surgeon with the opportunity to improve or refi ne his/her skills in fracture care at an approved AO Center or with an AONA member.

Visiting Professor ProgramProvides fi nancial support for North American hospitals to invite an AO Faculty member (from North America or Europe) as a Visiting Professor in the teaching of orthopaedic, craniomaxillofacial, hand or veterinary trauma treatment.

AONA Advanced Clinical Education ProgramAONA is pleased to sponsor 12 sites for the 2011 – 2012 fellowship year. Based on an application and selection process, this program offers fi nancial support to institutions that host orthopaedic trauma fellows. The objective is to ensure high-quality patient care by providing additional experience for surgeons in fracture management principles and techniques in the institutions where they visit.

Kathryn Cramer Memorial AwardHonoring Dr. Kathryn Cramer, the award enables medical students, young orthopaedic residents, orthopaedic trauma fellows and junior orthopaedic trauma faculty to pursue educational and research endeavors in orthopaedics (preferably orthopaedic trauma).

Henry Hanff Fellowship Award Provides a practicing North American or Western European trauma surgeon with funding, including living expenses for four to six weeks. The fellow may choose to work with a specifi c AO faculty professor related to fracture care in North America or Western Europe.


AO North America Administered FellowshipsAO Foundation’s Fellowship program began in 1971 and now stands at a total of over 5,000 sponsored fellowships. Akin to AO North America sponsored programs, AO Foundation’s programs span a surgeon’s career. The four programs currently sponsored by the AO Foundation and administered by AONA locally are:

AO North America ResearchIn the spirit of focusing on the philosophical foundations of education, research, development and documentation, AONA is proud to support research for both residents and practicing surgeons in breaking new therapeutic horizons through the following programs.

AO InternationalStandard FellowshipOffered to surgeons who are in theirlast year of residency or have justcompleted their residency training.

John Border FellowshipA unique, annual fellowship offeredto one graduating North Americantrauma fellow who plans a career inacademic trauma surgery.

Jack McDaniel FellowshipA prestigious fellowship given to one North American Resident each year. Recipient is selected annually by an AONA Fellowship Committee.

Martin AllgöwerTrauma FellowshipOffered annually to one practicingNorth American trauma surgeon;the fellowship covers study at anEuropean AO Center.

AO North America ResidentTrauma Research SupportOffered to residents for clinically oriented projects, this complementary support is used to supplement existing endeavors that further the bounds of clinical care. Additional detailed information on eligibility, guidelines, timing, applications and contacts are available at www.aona.org

AO FoundationResearch GrantsThe AO Foundation offers signifi cant support through both “start-up” grants which are given for exploringnovel approaches/topics in areas of general interest for AO and “Focus” grants which are given for specifi ctopics. Further detailed information on eligibility, guidelines, timing, applications and contacts can befound at www.aofoundation.org

www.aona.org guidelines, timing, applications and contacts can befound at

one North American Resident each year. Recipient is selected annually by an AONA Fellowship Committee.

Offered annually to one practicingNorth American trauma surgeon;

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CMF

Todd M. Brickman, MD, PhDAssistant ProfessorDirector Maxillo Facial TraumaSaint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, Missouri

Robert J. DeFatta, MD, PhDDirector of Head & Neck CenterSacred Heart HospitalSt. Joseph’s HospitalEau Claire, Wisconsin

Mohammed Elahi, MD, FRCSCStaff Plastic SurgeonThe Scarborough General HospitalToronto, Ontario

Mirko Gilardino, MD, FRCSC, MScDirector, Craniofacial SurgeryMontreal Children’s Hospital/Mc Gill UniversityAssistant Professor/Program DirectorPlastic & Reconstructive SurgeryMcGill University Health CentreMontreal, Quebec

Amanda A. Gosman, MDAssociate Clinical ProfessorProgram DirectorPlastic Surgery Residency Training ProgramDirector of Pediatric Plastic SurgeryDivision of Plastic SurgeryUniversity of California San DiegoSan Diego, California

Clint Humphrey, MDAssistant ProfessorFacial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of Kansas Medical CenterKansas City, Kansas

Reza Mirali, MD, FACS Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Consultants Fairfax Hospital Annandale, Virginia

Michael Moore, MD, FACS Assistant Professor Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, Indiana

Sameer Patel, MD, FACS Assistant Clinical Professor Surgical Oncology Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fox Chase Cancer Center Rockledge, Pennsylvania

CMF

Akram Rahal, MD, FRCSC, ABOto, ABFPRSAssistant ProfessorDivision of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of MontrealClinique d’ORL et de plastie facialeMontreal, Quebec

Monty Wilson, DDS Monty C. Wilson, DDS, IncOrange, California

Adjunct CMF FacultyHyeRan Choo, DDS, DMD, MS Craniofacial Orthodontist Plastic Surgery The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Vet

Kimberly Agnello, DVM, MS, DACVS Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery School of Veterinary Medicine University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Susan Schaefer, MS, DVM, DACVS Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedics Department of Surgical Sciences University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, Wisconsin Christopher Snyder, DVM, DAVDC Clinical Assistant Professor Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery University of Wisconsin - Vet Medicine Madison, Wisconsin Marc Wosar, DVM, MSpVM, DACVS Miami Veterinary Specialists Miami, Florida

Spine

Troy H. Caron, DODirector of Orthopaedic TraumaSt. John’s HospitalSpringfield, Missouri

Ali Chahlavi, MD, MS Attending Department of Neurosurgery St Vincent’s Medical Center Jacksonville, Florida

Scott Daffner, MDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of OrthopaedicsWest Virginia University School of MedicineMorgantown, West Virginia

David M. Gloystein, MDStaff SurgeonBrooke Army Medical CenterCarl R. Darnall Army Medical CenterFt. Hood, Texas

Nader M. Hebela, MDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Pennsylvania Health SystemPenn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Wellington K. Hsu, MDAssistant ProfessorSpine Fellowship DirectorNorthwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineChicago, Illinois

Praveen Mummaneni, MDAssociate ProfessorDepartment of NeurosurgeryUCSF NeurosurgerySan Francisco, California

Daniel M. Sciubba, MDAssistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Oncol-ogy and Orthopaedic SurgeryDirector, Minimally Invasion Spine SurgeryDirector, Spine ResearchDepartment of NeurosurgeryJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, Maryland

Fangyi Zhang, MDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of OrthopedicsNeurological SurgeryUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, Washington

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Warren L. Butterfield, MDEccles Outpatient Care CenterMurray, Utah

Julius Bishop, MD Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery Stanford University Medical Center Palo Alto, California

Lisa Blackrick, MD, MS Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Michael Brennan, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Texas A&M Health Science CenterTemple, Texas

Daniel B. Chan, MD Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Orthopaedic Associates of South Broward Hollywood, Florida

William W. Cross III, MD Division of Orthopedic Trauma Department of Orthopedic Surgery Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota

Erica Dafford, MD Clinical Instructor Harvard Medical School Trauma Specialist South Shore Orthopaedics Weymouth, Massachusetts

Jean-Claude G. D’Alleyrand, MD Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland

Chetan S. Deshpande, MDOrthopaedic TraumaMemorial University Medical CenterAssistant Professor of SurgeryMercer University Medical SchoolSavannah, Georgia

Gregory Dikos, MD Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, Indiana

George Dyer, MD Clinical Instructor Harvard Medical School Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, Massachusetts

Trauma

Daniel Dziadosz, MD Inova Fairfax Hospital Department of Orthopaedics Falls Church, Virginia

Jason M. Evans, MDAssistant ProfessorDivision of Orthopaedic TraumaVanderbilt Orthopaedic InstituteVanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Tennessee

Donald Glasgow, BSc, MD, FRCS(C) Clinical Lecturer Department of Surgery University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta

Elan Goldwyn, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College Attending Physician Department of Orthopaedic Surgery NY Hospital Queens Flushing, New York

Devon Jeffcoat, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery UCLA Medical Center Westwood, California

Julie Keller, MD Elite Orthopaedics Wayne, New Jersey

John Ketz, MD Assistant Professor University of Rochester Rochester, New York

Michael Krosin, MD Orthopaedics Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana

Christopher LeBrun, MD Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Maryland School of Medicine Attending Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Baltimore, Maryland

Michael P. Leslie, DO Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Reconstruction Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut

Trauma

Jason Lowe, MD Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Director Fragility Fracture Program Division of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama

Neil MacIntyre, MD Atlantic Orthopaedics New Hannover Regional Medical Center Hospital for Special Surgery Wilmington, North Carolina

Ted Manson, MD Assistant Professor R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore, Maryland

Robert A Maples, MD The Orthopaedic Center Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction Huntsville, Alabama

James Maurer, DO Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, West Virginia

Christopher McAndrew, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Washington University in Saint Louis St. Louis, Missouri

Matthew Menon, MD, FRCS(C) Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery & Clinical Epidemiologist University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta

Catherine A. Petty, MD Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana

William M. Reisman, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

Mark Richardson, MD Medical Director Wellspan Orthopaedics York Hospital York, Pennsylvania

Anthony Skalak, MD Associate Professor East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina

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Trauma

Jordan Smith, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Tucson, Arizona

Joseph Strauss, DO Director of Orthopaedic Trauma Walter Reed Army Medical Center National Naval Medical Center Baltimore, Maryland

Sara Strebe, MD Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Acute Orthopedic Care Specialists Plano, Texas

Justin Sybesma, MD Assistant Clinical Professor Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies Bronson Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kenneth C. Thomas, MDReno Orthopaedic ClinicReno, Nevada

Thomas J. Thomasson, MDThe Orthopaedic CenterHuntsville, Alabama

Michael Tilley, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, Kansas

Michael J. Weaver, MD Harvard Medical School Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, Massachusetts

Chad Weber, DO, ATC, MS Associate Professor Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, Ohio

Brock T. Wentz, MDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Missouri Kansas CityKansas City, Missouri

Navid Ziran, MD Orthopaedic Trauma Hospitalist St Johns Regional Medical Center Santa Clara, California

Foot and Ankle

Tim Beals, MD Assistant Professor University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Hand

Martin Boyer, MDProfessorDepartment of Orthopaedic SurgeryWashington University School of MedicineSt. Louis, Missouri

Jeffrey Friedrich, MD, FACS Assistant Professor of Surgery and Orthopaedics University of Washington Harborview Medical Center Seattle, Washington

Jerry Huang, MD Chief, UWMC Hand Service Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medi-cine University of Washington Medical Center Seattle, Washington

Joel C. Klena, MD Associate Clinical ProfessorTemple UniversityGeisinger Medical CenterDanville, Pennsylvania

Jeffrey Lawton, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Chief, Division of Elbow, Hand and Microsurgery Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Kevin Malone, MD Assistant Professor Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine MetroHealth Medical Center Cleveland, Ohio

Chaitanya S. Mudgal, M.D., M.S(Orth.), M.Ch(Orth.)Interim Chief, Orthopaedic Hand ServiceMassachusetts General HospitalHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, Massachusetts

Michael Stracher, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics SUNY Downstate Brookdale Hospital Medical Center Brooklyn, New York

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Join us for this unique meeting and experience the Magic of Synergy!

February 23 – 25, 2012Disney’s Contemporary Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The meeting theme, “The Magic of Synergy — Working Together For A Stronger Tomorrow,” is uniquely designed to bring together craniomaxillofacial, hand, orthopaedic trauma, veterinary and spine surgeons to discuss challenges in musculoskeletal fracture management. Open to surgeons across disciplines as well as fellows and residents, this meeting is the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest ideas and innovations in a multidisciplinary setting.

2012 Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines

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VisionOur vision is excellence in the surgical management of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

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