Greg Lutz, M.D., Pioneer, Founder and Professor, Dies at Age 61

Apr 08, 2024

Gregory Lutz, M.D., passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 61 years old.

Valley Children’s Head of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Dies at 67

Apr 08, 2024

Joseph Anthony Gerardi, D.O., 67, a California pediatric orthopedic surgeon, passed away on March 12, 2024.

Gwo-Chin Lee, M.D. Takes Helm at JAAOS Global Research & Reviews

Apr 02, 2024

Gwo-Chin Lee, M.D., FAAOS is the new editor-in-chief of the Journal of the AAOS Global Research & Reviews.

Pennsylvania Orthopedic Surgeon and Inventor Dies at Age 90

Apr 02, 2024

Dr. Amsler (90), Naval Medical Officer, inventor, and renown orthopedic surgeon, died Tuesday March 5, 2024.

Representation and Editorial Boards, Does it Affect the Science?

Apr 02, 2024

We’ve documented, as have numerous journals, the latest being The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, that editorial boards, surgeon society boards and, indeed, the membership of most orthopedic and surgeon societies do not match the gender, ethnic or racial characteristics of the patient populations they serve.

Stephen Haas, M.D., Professor/White House Consultant Dies, Age 84

Apr 02, 2024

Stephen S. Haas, M.D., 84, Air Force veteran, former orthopedic consultant to the White, died on February 23, 2024.
Steps2Walk: Enriching Generations Via Surgery and Education

Steps2Walk: Enriching Generations Via Surgery and Education

Apr 02, 2024

“Voted off the island” and “voted out of the tribe” are familiar sayings in the reality TV arena. But in the real world, whether someone is intentionally excluded or cannot participate in community activities, the resulting isolation, inability to earn a living or go to school—not to mention the accompanying psychological damage—take their toll.
Why We All Should Love the NIH and How We Can Make It Better

Why We All Should Love the NIH and How We Can Make It Better

Mar 21, 2024

Gary Michelson, M.D., one of the pioneering inventors and surgeons whose career spans the breadth of modern orthopaedics writes passionately in this guest editorial about improving research funding and data sharing.
A Unique Free-Standing Walker Delivers Freedom to Roam

A Unique Free-Standing Walker Delivers Freedom to Roam

Mar 20, 2024

What does freedom look like? For millions who’ve lost or never had the freedom to roam on their own power, freedom may well be this first-of-its-kind 32 lbs. of stainless steel. The Freedom to Roam, a walker-like device, was created by Robert “Lewy” Lewis, a self-made entrepreneur and incomplete quadriplegic.