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AAOS Nominating Committee Recommends 2022 Slate

The AAOS Nominating Committee has released its recommended slate of nominees 120 days in advance of the business meeting at the 2022 Annual Meeting as required by AAOS Bylaws. Chaired by Kristy L. Weber, MD, FAAOS, the AAOS Nominating Committee included Julie E. Adams, MD, FAAOS, Joint Board of Councilors/Board of Specialty Services Representative (Tenn.); John J. Callaghan, MD, FAAOS (Iowa); Stephen M. McCollam, MD, FAAOS (Ga.); Mary I. O’Connor, MD, FAAOS (Fla.); Javad Parvizi, MD, FAAOS (Pa.); and Roy W. Sanders, MD, FAAOS (Fla.).

The AAOS Nominating Committee recommended the following individuals to serve in the specified AAOS leadership positions:

  • Second Vice President: Paul Tornetta III, MD, FAAOS (Mass.)
  • Member-at-large (aged 45 years and over): Toni M. McLaurin, MD, FAAOS (N.Y.)
  • Member-at-large (aged under 45 years): Chad A. Krueger, MD, FAAOS (Pa.)

The AAOS Nominating Committee also recommended six nominees to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Board of Directors:

  • ABOS Nominee: Asheesh Bedi, MD, FAAOS (Mich.)
  • ABOS Nominee: Matthew R. DiCaprio, MD, FAAOS (N.Y.)
  • ABOS Nominee: Norman Y. Otsuka, MD, FAAOS (Ill.)
  • ABOS Nominee: Aki Puryear, MD, MHA, FAAOS, FAOA (Mo.)
  • ABOS Nominee: R. Lor Randall, MD, FAAOS (Calif.)
  • ABOS Nominee: Daniel Wascher, MD, FAAOS (N. Mex.)
 
 
 
 
In Other News

Study: Ipsilateral TKA Distal to THA Stem Increases Interprosthetic Fracture Risk

The presence of an ipsilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implant distal to a total hip arthroplasty (THA) stem increases the probability of an interprosthetic femoral fracture (IPFF), according to a case-control study of 84 IPFF cases, published online in Injury. Each IPFF case was matched to five periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFF) without TKA. One-third of fractures occurred distal to the THA stem in the IPFF group, compared with 18.2 percent in the PFF group. Vancouver classification system grades were significant different between groups.

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Study: High Rate of Complications when Managing Hip Instability in Children with Down Syndrome

A retrospective study of 19 children with Down syndrome, published online in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, found high complication and revision rates associated with managing hip instability in this population. However, researchers reported that achieving hip stability and good functional outcomes is feasible. Twenty-eight hips were assessed. The majority of patients improved in all radiographic parameters. Complications occurred in 50 percent, and 32 percent required secondary surgery. Two hips developed avascular necrosis and four hips developed recurrent instability, though two of these cases achieved a stable hip after subsequent anteverting periacetabular osteotomy.

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Study Finds Association between Clavicular Plate Hook Position and Bone Erosion

A retrospective study of 21 patients, published online in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, found that posterior hook tip position in clavicle fracture surgery with locking compression plate clavicle hook plate is associated with bone erosion and over-reduction. Implants were removed after a mean of 6.1 months and mean follow-up was 17.4 months. Ninety-five percent of patients demonstrated over-reduction (assessed via radiograph) and all patients had erosion under the acromion surface. Depth of erosion correlated with the posterior hook position, the authors noted.

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Study: Correlation between Metformin Use and Survival in Patients with Soft Tissue Sarcoma

A retrospective study using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)–Medicare database found a correlation between metformin use and increased survival in patients with soft tissue sarcoma. This study was published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. When adjusted for disease-, treatment-, and patient-specific characteristics, patients taking metformin had a longer overall survival compared with those not taking metformin, regardless of a concomitant diabetes diagnosis.

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AAOS Now

FAAOS: Wear Your Letters with Pride

The designation of FAAOS, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, was developed to distinguish orthopaedic surgeons who are Board-certified, have been vetted by their peers, and are committed to continuous education and professional development. In this article, Jennifer M. Weiss, MD, FAAOS, chair of the AAOS Communications Committee, discusses the designation, who can use it, and how it benefits members and their patients.

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Your AAOS

Submit Nominations for Diversity, Humanitarian, and Tipton Leadership Awards

AAOS annually recognizes three of its living members with the following awards that are presented at the Annual Meeting:

The AAOS Awards Committee has oversight of the review process for all award nominees and recommends the AAOS Award winners to the AAOS Board of Directors for approval. To view the specific award criteria and submit nominations, please visit the AAOS Awards page (linked below). Nominations will remain open through Dec. 17. Questions about the AAOS Awards should be directed to governance@aaos.org.

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