AAOS Now, December 2007
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Looking for life: Xenografts in orthopaedic surgery
A clinician scientist examines this controversial, burgeoning issue Because the demand for all types of organs and tissues far outweighs the supply, medical personnel—including orthopaedic surgeons—are turning to certain animal species with biologic systems that are closely compatible with human systems.
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Seeing the body from the inside out
Revolutionary ‘plastination’ process breathes new life into cadavers A skinless soccer player hangs in mid-air, his attention riveted on the ball that’s suspended above his outstretched leg. His superficial and intermediate muscle layers are exposed, as are the muscles of the basketball player nearby whose grey matter is visible through his open skull.
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AAOS endorses Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, more than 98,000 Americans needed lifesaving organ transplants as of November 2007. Approximately 20 patients die every day because they don’t receive those organs, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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The power of what if…
Then and now, visionaries transform orthopaedics through OREF Since 1955, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) has been an important force behind the research—and the researchers—responsible for transforming the science and practice of orthopaedics. “I happened to say, in a merely speculative manner, that it would be a fine thing if the orthopaedic community could establish a fundraising organization to foster research in orthopaedic surgery,” recalled Harold A.
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Center for the Intrepid offers state-of-the-art healing
Rehabilitation center rebuilds wounded warriors Since 2001, nearly 28,500 U.S. troops have been wounded in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. Of those, more than 24,600 have survived their injuries (86.3 percent)—the highest survival rate of any war in U.S. history.
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Walter Reed keeps pace
The Center for the Intrepid isn’t the only place you’ll find soldier-amputees shooting virtual weapons, driving a virtual car, or rappelling down a cliff. These technologies and more are also available at a newly-opened rehabilitation center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in Washington, D.C.
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Who are these orthopaedic surgeons?
As part of the AAOS 75th Anniversary celebrations, AAOS Now will publish an historic photo or trivia quiz in each issue. The challenge starts now. Readers are invited to participate by identifying the individuals featured in this photograph. Send your list to AAOS Now at aaoscomm@aaos.org or mail it to AAOS Now, 6300 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018. If you are among those to correctly identify all the individuals shown, you will be recognized in an upcoming issue.