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2014 AAOS Leadership Fellows Program
OTA members, Dr. Gregory J Della Rocca, MD, PhD and A Alex Jahangir, MD, are members of the 2014-15 Leadership Fellows Program. Established in December 2001, the LFP is a 1-year
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Robert V O'Toole Named Chief of Orthopaedic at Shock Trauma
Andrew N. Pollak, MD, Chair, Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM), Thomas M. Scalea, MD, Director of the Program in Trauma and Dean
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Gregory J Della Rocca, MD, PhD
MU Study finds Surgeons Could Underestimate Domestic Violence-Related Injuries - the University of Missouri, School of Medicine website.
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Colonel James Ficke, MD Retirement
On the Event of His Retirement from Active Military Service, The Orthopaedic Trauma Association Recognizes Colonel James Ficke, MD for His Long History of Exceptional Leadership
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Dr. Franklin Shuler Awarded NIH Grant
Dr. Franklin Shuler awarded NIH grant as Co-PI on a rotator cuff injuries. More information is available here.
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First Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Using Google Glass
Dr. Gil Ortega to perform world's first orthopaedic trauma surgery using Google Glass. Read the entire story here from ABC15: http://bit.ly/15GAOyh See his interview with CBS
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Lessons Learned
"Lessons Learned from Military Surgeries Informed Treatment of Boston Victims" - Gina Kolata New York Times April 16, 2013
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Michael J Bosse - 2013 SOMOS' Brian D Allgood Memorial Leadership Award Winner
CAPT(Ret) Michael J. Bosse is the epitome of a Military Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr. Bosse is currently a Professor of Orthopaedics and the Director of Clinical Research at the
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The 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing: The Perspective of the Orthopedic Traumatologist
For most Americans, April 15 is generally remembered as the ominous day of the year that taxes are due. However, for nearly 27,000 runners representing 77 nations, and more than
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At Least 14 Amputees are Among Wounded in Boston Attack
"At Least 14 Amputees are Among Wounded in Boston Attack" Elizabeth Weise, G. Jeffrey MacDonald and Karen Weintraub, USA Today, April 18, 2013 Photo: Stan Honda, AFP/Getty Images
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OTA President Comments on Research, Treatment of Blast Injuries
"OTA President Comments on Research, Treatment of Blast Injuries" You can read the full article in the Hennepin County Medical Center Newsroom
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Inspired by son, 64 year-old Heads to Afghanistan
When orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Bone heard the Army had a great need for surgeons, he made the decision to put himself in harm’s way to help men like his son, who was injured