JOHNS HOPKINS ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
NEWS 2008 / 2009
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2008   Steve A. Petersen, M.D., has been  promoted to Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective July 1, 2008. Congratulations, Dr. Petersen! Lynne Jones, Ph.D., was recently elected, in Amsterdam, to the position of President-Elect for the Society For Biomaterials (U.S.), which will be followed by the Presidency for 2009/2010. The Society For Biomaterials is a professional society which promotes advances in all phases of materials research and development by the encouragement of cooperative educational programs, clinical applications, and professional standards in the biomaterials field. Dr. Jones also has been selected as a Fellow, Biomaterials Science & Engineering by the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science & Engineering for her work in the field. In addition, Dr. Jones serves as Member-At-Large for the Orthopaedic Research Society. Bashir Zikria, M.D., was recently celebrated at the 2008 Resident Day as “Teacher of the Year”. This is a great honor, as it is voted on by all the residents. Andrew J. Cosgarea, M.D., was recently promoted to Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective May 1, 2008. Congratulations, Dr. Cosgarea! Thomas Brushart, M.D., Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, received the Hanno Millesi Award from the World Federation of Neurological Societies at its March meeting in Vienna, Austria. The award, named in honor of the pioneering peripheral nerve surgeon who developed modern techniques of nerve grafting, recognizes Brushart’s “outstanding contributions to peripheral nerve research.” Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Review Course July 7 - 11, 2008    Monday through Friday   $695. This year our Review Course is 5 days, Monday through Friday. This year’s topics include: Pathology, Basic Science, Spine, Hand, Foot/Ankle, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Orthopaedics and Adult Reconstruction. The course also includes handouts for all topics, special lectures on “How To Study for the Boards”, test questions and mock exams, breakfasts and lunches, and 2 dinners with faculty. Link to a pdf about the course and how to register. Welcome to E. Gene Deune, M.D. who recently transferred to Orthopaedic Surgery from Plastic Surgery. Dr. Deune joins the Hand Division. Fall, 2007 Hopkins Bayview Joint Replacements During September & October, radio ads and publications featured information about the outstanding services offered by Johns Hopkins orthopaedic surgeons at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Patients were encouraged to call 410.550.0453 to find out about the free seminars given by Dr. Simon Mears and Dr. Tariq Nayfeh of our department. Click here to see more information about the seminars, and to read an article by Dr. Mears about getting ready for hip surgery. You can still call 410.550.0453 to find out about hip surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. August, 2007 Congratulations to Richard Skolasky for completing his Sc.D. in Health Policy and Management from the Bloomberg School of Public Health. His dissertation analysed the determinants of functional recovery following low back surgery. This work was supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and is currently being prepared for manuscript submission. Richard’s research focuses on improving patient safety and outcomes through furthering knowledge and increasing the efficiency of spine care. Welcome to Kristin Archer, Ph.D, D.P.T., who is joining the Spine Outcomes Research Center this fall. And congratulations to Kristin and her husband on the arrival of a son in early September. July, 2007 Welcome to Bashir Zikria, M.D. who will be practicing Sports Medicine at Green Spring and White Marsh starting in July, 2007   June, 2008 Congratulations and best wishes to all our graduating residents for their hard work and dedication during their residency here with us at Johns Hopkins. The cover of the June 6 issue of JAMA is a watercolor by Esther Heins, grandmother of Arabella Leet, M.D, Associate Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. May, 2007 Congratulations to Arabella Leet, M.D., for receiving the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Outstanding Basic Scientific Paper award in May for her paper, "The Paradoxic Response of Human Osteoblasts in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta to Alendronate".