ECHO - May 2019

ECHO

May 2019 Vol. 21 Issue 5

STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY

Dr. Pakala Honored with Leon Root, MD Community Service Award he HSS family is made up of extraordinary

HSS Rehab Network Celebrates 25 Years

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underserved populations across the globe. To

many locations, we understand that not all patients

celebrate and honor this, the Leon Root, MD

are able to come to an HSS location for their rehab.

Community Service Award was recently created, and

This is why we created the HSS Rehab Network back

we are proud to announce that Swetha Pakala, MD,

in 1994, and we were recently excited to celebrate its

Assistant Attending Anesthesiologist, was the first

25th anniversary!

roviding high-quality rehabilitation for our

individuals who are doing extraordinary

patients is a key focus at HSS. While we offer

things, both inside and outside of HSS.

a wide range of physical and occupational

This includes community work aimed at helping

therapy services for adults and children across our

ever award winner.

On April 30, the 2019 HSS Rehab Network Annual

The Community Service Award recognizes

Meeting was held at the Rockefeller University Weiss

outstanding leadership of individuals making

Café. It brought together more than 100 Network

significant contributions to the community through

members, as well as HSS family members, to mark

initiatives that improve the health and/or healthcare

the Network’s 25th anniversary. Silver themed décor

of vulnerable and underserved populations. The

and a scenic backdrop of the Queensboro/Ed Koch

nominees all serve as role models for compassion

Bridge and the East River provided a festive

and service and have a strong passion for helping

ambience to the landmark celebration.

others in the HSS community and beyond. The award was named after the late Leon Root, MD, who embodied the spirit of this award. He was a champion for providing care for underserved communities and created and led the Leon Root, MD Pediatric Outreach Program until his passing.

Jane Salmon, MD, Collette Kean Research Chair and Director of the Lupus and APS Center of Excellence, brought the idea for this award to the Community Benefit & Services Committee, and it was immediately embraced. HSS family members were encouraged to nominate colleagues who have made an outstanding contribution to and impact on vulnerable and/or underserved communities.

A total of 25 applications were submitted. An interdisciplinary panel reviewed all applications and selected the awardee.

Dr. Pakala was selected as this year’s winner for the work she has done with the Global Health Initiative (GHI). She founded the GHI in 2012 to provide sustainable educational programs to anesthesia providers in resource-limited settings such as Ghana,

Vietnam, Uganda and India. Dr. Pakala trains local

During the event, Lou Shapiro, President and CEO,

anesthesiologists about vital regional anesthesia

delivered the keynote address, where he discussed

techniques in order to build a lasting health

goals and priorities for HSS, referencing the

infrastructure within these communities.

“There are large disparities in healthcare resources and standards of care in health across the globe,” Dr. Pakala explained. “Low income and low resource countries have desperate shortages in healthcare resources and workforce capacity. Surgery and trauma are becoming forefronts in global burden of disease, and with surgery comes anesthesia.

It is important for institutions like HSS to help bridge the gap in the anesthesia workforce. We believe that using longitudinal teaching programs to build capacity and strengthen the anesthesia workforce can help improve the standard of anesthetic care in these regions.”

Dr. Pakala was honored to be recognized for her work with the inaugural Leon Root, MD Community Service Award.

Network members Sherrie Glasser, John S. Ferrari, John Dugan and David N. Ziska pose with Lou Shapiro and JeMe Cioppa-Mosca.

Strategic Roadmap to 2025. In discussing the Network’s crucial role in the future of HSS, Lou noted, “There are some things we can do alone, but

“It is a great honor,” she said. “More than anything,

most things we need to do with others who share our

I am lucky to be able to do what I love. I have been

values and our commitment to excellence.”

involved in public health and international health

“

The Department of Anesthesiology,

Critical Care & Pain Management has supported my vision in creating this

been able to incorporate global health work into my career as an orthopedic anesthesiologist. The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management has supported my vision in

program, and so I feel the award goes

creating this program, and so I feel the award

to the entire department in supporting

goes to the entire department in supporting this important cause.”

this important cause.”

– Swetha Pakala, MD

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efforts since college, and I am so grateful that I have

Congratulations, Dr. Pakala, on this outstanding honor, and thank you for serving as a role model to the entire HSS family.

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National Nurses Week

Jack Davis Named President of NAON

Back in the Game SS’s online patient forum – Back in the Game

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– now has more than 2,300 patient stories!

The postings share how HSS helped patients

get “back in the game.” Every month we will include one of the stories that highlights the extraordinary care members of the HSS family provide.

Read how HSS helped Wendy Levey of New York, NY

HSS Rehab Network Celebrates 25 Years CONTINUED FROM COVER The Rehab Network is a membership organization

reevaluated on an ongoing basis in order to ensure

that includes more than 170 outpatient physical and

that it continues to demonstrate a consistent level of

occupational therapy facilities located throughout

quality and compliance with Network standards.

the New York tristate area, as well as in Palm Beach County, Florida and the suburban Philadelphia area.

The Network collaborates with community based

get back in the game.

therapy practices to achieve its goal of providing

Talk about a game

patients with a resource by which they can easily and

changer!! I have had

confidently access the highest level of care, close to

many surgeries on my

where they live or work.

feet, and they have

Network members are selected through a rigorous

resulted in arthritis,

application and inspection process that evaluates

neuromas and various

credentials, provision of care, facilities and scope

other issues. Luckily,

of service. Membership criteria are based on our

someone said I should

internal standards and designed with the patient in

go see Dr. Positano.

mind to ensure both quality and patient satisfaction.

That was the best

Once a practice is accepted into the Network, it is

Lou Shapiro delivered the keynote address at the 2019 HSS Rehab Network Annual Meeting.

day of my life! While I had had dozens of orthotics made for me over the years, none were done from an engineering point of view—how I walked and what my step looked like, which he analyzes on a computer. Dr. Positano made orthotics for me and after wearing them in my sneakers, flats AND high heels the neuromas disappeared and so did my hammer toe issues. I have even sent Dr. Positano pictures of a broken toe from Italy to confirm treatment and my own diagnosis!

I see Dr. Positano on a regular basis for various foot issues (broken toes, stress fractures, Achilles heel strains) and his treatments always help. His office

Members of the HSS Rehab Network Advisory Board

is well run and responsive and the care is superb.

I easily recommend Dr. Positano to friends and strangers with bad feet once a month and they are always grateful. I’m sure I’m not the first to say it, but Rock rocks!!! He is generous in all senses of the word, whether it is help with getting appointments for other HSS doctors or seeing a friend of mine who has an issue or being a good friend.

Members of the JAG-ONE Physical Therapy team attended the event.

Making Rounds News & Insights from Lou Shapiro, President and CEO

Access “Making Rounds” at www.hssmakingrounds.com to read the below posts and more. I look forward to your comments.

– Lou Shapiro • Leading at Home and Away • Celebrating National Hospital Week • Pride and Purpose Staff members from SPEAR Physical Therapy posed for a photo.

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The New York Mets Extend Partnership with HSS he New York Mets have selected HSS as the

player’s course of care throughout the seasons, and

Presenting Partner of the Mets Academy in

now look forward to enabling baseball prospects in

the Dominican Republic. In conjunction with

this region to maintain long and healthy careers.”

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this partnership, HSS will provide expertise in

Built in 2008, the Mets Academy is dedicated to

connection with operation of the Mets Academy,

developing Latin American baseball prospects both

including high quality preventative, educational,

on and off the field. The training facility is home to

performance and consulting services, for the benefit

three full baseball fields and a professional-grade

of the club’s Latin American prospects. Additionally,

clubhouse, along with a full-serve practice facility

HSS will look to host educational workshops for

including batting cages, pitching mounds, sand track

medical professionals in the Dominican Republic, as

and swimming pool. Through different educational

well as community and charitable events at the facility.

programs, the Mets not only support players to

“HSS has been a tremendous partner and supporter

further refine their baseball techniques, but also

of all our health and performance programs for

provide them with workshops to learn English and

years, and in addition to keeping our players healthy,

opportunities to participate in community initiatives.

they will join us in all our Dominican Academy

Spiritual Care Department Hosts Annual Spirituality Forum n May 1, the Spiritual Care Department

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sponsored its annual Spirituality Forum.

More than 50 chaplains, community

representatives and HSS family members attended the event to learn about new frontiers in spiritual health.

Sister Margaret Oettinger, Director of Spiritual Care, opened the forum with a prayer. Following, guest speaker Rev. Kevin Massey, BCC, Vice President for Mission and Spiritual Care at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, discussed the changing models in healthcare and the evolving role

community initiatives we

of chaplaincy within this climate.

participate in,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. “Our Academy is

Rev. Massey shared that understanding the

such an important part of our

chaplain’s role in meeting the spiritual needs of

organization that it only

patients and measuring the spiritual care outcomes

makes sense for HSS to

of the interventions is best conveyed using standard

provide the same advantages

chaplaincy terminology. He outlined the chaplaincy

to all our athletes in the

taxonomy initiative, which would provide a normative

Dominican Republic.”

language that would assist in aligning patient care plans with the values and needs of patients.

“HSS has a long specialized history in working with high-

Spiritual care is an extremely important component

performing athletes with our

of patient care, at HSS and at other healthcare

clinical expertise and sports

institutions across the globe. This enlightening

medicine research,” said

presentation helped underscore the value and future

David W. Altchek, MD,

direction of spiritual care at HSS. Thank you to the

Co-Chief Emeritus, Sports

Spiritual Care Department for organizing this event!

Medicine, and Medical Director of the Mets.

“We have been providing day-to-day coverage for the Mets for more than 25 years, as well as assisting in the decision-making for each

Stacey Malakoff, Executive Vice President and CFO, poses for a photo with Jeff Wilpon, COO, New York Mets, and Omar Minaya, Special Assistant to the GM, New York Mets, at the Mets Academy in the Dominican Republic.

New Medical Staff Fred David Cushner, MD Fred David Cushner, MD, is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at HSS specializing in all aspects of knee surgery. He has a special interest in cartilage injuries of the knee, as well as partial knee replacements, minimally invasive knee surgery and revision surgery.

After receiving his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Cushner also completed an internship and residency at the same institution. He then completed a fellowship in knee surgery at Insall Scott Kelly Institute.

Having extensive experience taking care of both recreational and pro athletes, Dr. Cushner has served as a team physician for the NBA and professional football teams such as the AFL New York CityHawks and the XFL NY/NJ Hitmen. He is active in academic orthopedics, having written three orthopedic textbooks, numerous book chapters and more than 60 scientific articles.

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Honoring Our Nurses During National Nurses Week ll of our patients interact with countless HSS

by Nino Gino Gecale, Patient Care Director.

our nurses for their extraordinary contributions to

family members throughout their journeys

The panelists, including Ruben Diaz, Nurse

HSS. A Nurses Week appreciation video featuring

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Practitioner; Colin Fischer, Patient Care Director;

messages of thanks from HSS physicians and

Gabrielle Kantrowitz, CNI; Jen Polatchek, Clinical

leaders was shown to those in attendance.

They interact with our patients in the exam room,

Education Specialist; Valerie Williams, CNI; and

Several HSS family members were then recognized

at the beside, during surgery and recovery, and help

Eric Witkowski, CNI, each spoke about their

for their achievements, including Jack Davis, RN,

ensure that our patients receive world-class care

individual career paths.

ONC, Manager of Patient Education and Research,

and the best possible experience during their entire

The following day, the biggest event of the week

who was recently named President of the National

time with us. We were proud to honor all of our

took place – the Nursing Excellence Awards

Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON).

nurses during the annual National Nurses Week

Ceremony. Lou Shapiro, President and CEO, and

Jack was also announced as the first DAISY

from May 6-12 for their hard work and dedication

Todd J. Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical

nurse leader honoree, and Stephanie Arocho,

to excellence in patient care.

Director, welcomed those in attendance and thanked

CNI, was announced as the DAISY nurse honoree.

here, and we all play an important role, but

our nurses are central to the patient experience.

The week was filled with several events aimed at honoring our nurses and providing a fun experience for all. The celebrations kicked off with a Nursing Family Feud game on Monday afternoon hosted by Jennifer O’Neill, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. The teams consisted of nursing executives and patient care directors playing against staff nurses. Question topics ranged from nursing to the HSS strategic plan to fun facts. The event was an exciting way to begin the Nurses Week celebrations!

On Tuesday, Sister Margaret Oettinger, Director of Spiritual Care, coordinated a nursing career panel to help share the amazing work of our nurses and possible career opportunities within the field of nursing. High school students from the local area

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were invited to attend. The panel was moderated

Shawna Townsend, Anna Larkin, Stacey France, Penelope Sukal and Ellen Orgera participated in the Family Feud event.

Sister Margaret Oettinger led the Blessing of the Hands ritual.

Jennifer O’Neill poses with Erin Niklinski, Sina May, Tom Woodhouse, Deirdre Rogers and Kimberly Doodnauth after the Family Feud game.

Jack Davis and Stephanie Arocho were presented with DAISY Awards during the Nursing Excellence Awards ceremony.

Several members of the Department of Nursing participated in a career panel to share career opportunities within the field of nursing.

The Friend of Nursing award was presented to Tricia

nurses the opportunity to learn more about

Bonamo, Clinical Director, Physician Assistants.

technologies that we are using throughout HSS.

Finally, the winners of the Nursing Excellence Awards

To round out the celebrations, nurses were treated

were announced and celebrated by all.

to daily stretching sessions led by Luba Chernov,

Later that evening, a lunch was held for the night

PT, MSPT, MPA, and Jon Cinkay, PT, of the Body

staff where nursing leaders distributed boxed

Mechanics Program, as well as Spirituali-TEA

lunches to overnight nursing staff as a thank you

sessions and blessing of the hands by the

for their continued hard work and dedication.

Department of Spiritual Care.

On Thursday, the Nursing Technology & Innovation

Overall, the week provided our nurses with the

Symposium took place. The event, which was

opportunity to feel appreciated for all that they

organized by Kelli Nelson, Director of Clinical

do at HSS. Thank you to all of our nurses for

Applications, IT, showcased different technology

contributing to our success!

vendors in the healthcare industry. The event gave

Jack Davis Named President of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses ack Davis, RN,

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ONC, Manager of Patient

Education and Research, has been named president of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON). The induction ceremony took place at the organization’s annual congress in Atlanta on May 21. He will serve a one-year term as president.

“It’s truly an honor, and I am humbled and privileged to serve as NAON’s president during its 40th anniversary year,” said Jack, who has been active in the nonprofit organization for the past two decades.

NAON was established in 1980 to promote the highest standards of nursing practice through research, education and effective communication between orthopedic nurses and groups with similar interests. According to Jack, NAON’s focus on best practices, research and education aligns perfectly with the mission of HSS, where he has spent his

Congratulations to the Nursing Excellence Award winners!

39-year career in nursing.

Patient Care Assistants

Samiyyah Chapman

Alex Lengle

Leadership of NAON is the latest achievement for

Tiffanie Almeyda

Melissa Cheng

Leticia Lista

Jack, who is highly respected and recognized by

Rose Andrada

Emily Ferrauilo

Kelly McNamara

Tabitha Lockliaeras

Erin Fischer

Shanaz Mooddeen

Rosanna Perez

Melvic Humphreys

Stephanie Wayne Niu

Warren Tom

Gabrielle Kantrowitz

Kathleen Parreno

“A NAON core value that Jack’s practice most

Nurses

Ashley Keegan

Maria Parsudial

exemplifies is integrity,” said Patricia Quinlan, PhD,

Amanda Abrams

Henry King

Rosanna Poblador

Julius Bugante

Kelly Kusactay

Yangchen Tshering

his colleagues here at HSS as an innovative leader, thoughtful mentor and exemplary clinician who strives for excellence.

RN, Assistant Vice President of Nursing Excellence.

“I have always admired Jack for his willingness to serve. A vital member of our nursing administrative team, Jack connects with nurses on every level.”

“I have known Jack for over 30 years. He has always

Joint Commission Reporting Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing safe, quality care to all of its patients. In the event you have a concern regarding the safety or quality of care provided by the Hospital or the Laboratory, you may report these concerns to the Joint Commission.

been a champion of nursing and a wonderful role model,” added Barbara Wukovits, RN, Director of Pain Management Services in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management.

“I have deep respect for his abilities and his loyalty

Please be assured that no retaliatory disciplinary action will be taken if an employee makes such a report.

to his colleagues. He truly is genuine and I am

In addition, the Joint Commission has stated that your name will be treated as confidential information, and will not be shared with any other party.

forever grateful to have him as a friend.”

You may file your report in the following ways:

Jack’s career at HSS has prepared him for the

1. By email:

complaint@jointcommission.org

NAON leadership position, as the organization

2. By fax:

Office of Quality Monitoring, 630-792-5636

has offered him continuous opportunities for growth

3. By mail:

Office of Quality Monitoring The Joint Commission One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

in a culture that embraces the pursuit of excellence.

For fax and mail reports, submissions must be on a Quality Incident Report Form available on the Joint Commission website at www.jointcommission.org.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Offices at x606-1236.

Jack’s NAON presidential theme for 2019–2020 is “Engage Your Core,” which he hopes will inspire NAON members to become more engaged on many different levels.

Congratulations, Jack, on this incredible achievement!

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HSS Exhibits Leadership at 2019 Spring ASRA Meeting n mid-April, HSS family members from the

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• Assistant Attending Douglas Wetmore, MD,

Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care &

working with David Kim, MD, and colleagues

Pain Management attended the 2019 American

presented findings that former fellows believe

presented research supporting the efficacy

cadavers should be included in training, improved

Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

of a superior trunk block, an alternative

their understanding of anatomy and are superior

(ASRA) annual meeting in Las Vegas. As experts of

to the interscalene block that spares the

to other non-clinical forms of training.

regional anesthesia and leaders in initiatives against

phrenic nerve.

the national opioid epidemic, HSS was able to demonstrate our leadership in the field, spreading

• Ojas Mainkar, MD; Deirdre Kelleher, MD; and

• Assistant Attending Jiabin Liu, MD, PhD,

Stephanie Cheng, MD, presented a medically

and colleagues presented findings that

challenging case of Bezold-Jarish Reflex in a

knowledge of our expert anesthetic and pain

same-day discharge after total knee and total

hypovolemic patient leading to multiple episodes

management techniques.

hip replacement was associated with higher odds

of asystole.

During the meeting, HSS anesthesiologists, fellows,

of cardiac/pulmonary complications compared

HSS also exhibited leadership with numerous

residents and research team members presented

with one-day length of stay.

presentations, Ask the Expert panel sessions,

innovative research related to anesthesiology,

• Fellow Lawrence Lipana, MD, and colleagues

moderating sessions, leading workshops and

orthopedic surgery, education, healthcare equity and

presented data showing that CRNAs with

participation on editorial boards. These

expanding physician medical knowledge worldwide.

attendings had shorter anesthesia induction times

presentations were attended by hundreds of

• Fellow Benjamin Johnson, MD, and colleagues

than solo attendings, and inclusion of trainees was

conference participants from across the world.

including Swetha Pakala, MD, and Mark

not associated with a clinically relevant increase in

• Chief Anesthesiologist Gregory Liguori, MD,

Brouillette, MD, presented results from Global

duration of induction.

presented at or moderated eight sessions,

Regional Anesthesia Curricular Engagement

• Biostatistician Lauren Wilson, MPH, and colleagues

(GRACE) program in Ghana, a novel program

presented findings showing that higher surgeon

Shot Block vs Continuous Catheters?” and the Ask

for teaching regional anesthesia in limited

case volume (>50/year) was associated with

the Expert Interactive Session “Managing the

resource settings.

decreased odds of complication and prolonged

Opioid Free Anesthetic.”

• Fellow Joseph Keaveny, MD, and colleagues presented findings that the cost burden to patients

length of stay after total hip replacement.

• Biostatistician Megan Fiasconaro, MS,

including “Reducing Opioid Consumption: Single

• Stavros Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA, presented at or moderated six sessions, including the special

in Ghana decreases when regional anesthesia is

presented a poster session showing that in total

session “ASRA Research Update and Best of

administered versus general anesthesia.

joint replacement patients, having a high-risk

Meeting Abstracts” and “Moving Joint Surgery into

• HSS assistant attending Kathryn (Kate) DelPizzo,

pre-existing condition without a complication

the Future.”

MD, and colleagues presented data showing that

increased the average cost of hospitalization

in pediatric ambulatory surgeries, minority race

by only a modest amount (0.3-4.28 percent).

and low socioeconomic status are associated with

• Fellow Janis Bekeris, MD, and colleagues

reduced odds of receiving regional anesthesia.

presented evidence that comorbidities and

• Fellow Janis Bekeris, MD, working with Stavros

complications in hip fracture patients have

• Stephen Haskins, MD, presented at or moderated five sessions, including “Medico-Legal and Certification Aspects of Point of Care Ultra Sound” and workshops on point of care ultrasound.

• Christopher Wu, MD, presented at or moderated

Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA, and colleagues

increased nationwide between 2006-2016 and

four sessions. ASRA Keynote Speaker Dr. Jerome

presented recommendations for anesthesia during

regional anesthesia use has decreased. These

Adams, Surgeon General of the United States,

total hip or total knee arthroplasty from the

trends may represent an increasing burden on

was familiar with his work and thanked him for his

International Consensus on Anesthesia Related

the healthcare system.

contributions to the field.

Outcomes after Surgery (ICAROS) Group.

• Research assistant Carrie Freeman, BA, working

• Assistant Attending Jiabin Liu, MD, PhD,

• Dr. Liguori and Mary Hargett, Director of

and colleagues presented trends in total knee

Education and Clinical Initiatives, organized

with Ellen Soffin, MD, PhD, and colleagues

and hip replacement patients: from 2006-2016,

and chaired the semi-annual meeting of

presented the TAP block, a new opioid-minimizing

surgical volume increased an average of

Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine

nerve block for patients undergoing spine

5.5 percent and 7 percent respectively, and

Fellowship Directors’ Group on April 13. There are

surgeries, resulting in low pain scores and short

comorbidity-burden increased over time,

now more than 80 participating fellowship

length of stay.

especially obesity.

programs in this group.

Members of the research team at the ASRA Spring 2019 poster sessions

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• Fellow Damien Archbold, MD, and colleagues

Members of the research team at ASRA Spring 2019: Audrey Tseng, Megan Fiasconaro, Director of Clinical Research at HSS Anesthesiology Dr. Christopher Wu, Nicole Brunetti, Danya Demeo and Lauren Wilson

• Three new members from HSS joined the board for the BMJ Journal: Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM): Stephen Haskins, MD; Jiabin Liu, MD, PhD; and Alexandra Sideris, PhD. They joined Gregory Liguori, MD; Spencer Liu, MD; Stavros Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA; Jacques Ya Deau, MD, PhD; and Christopher Wu, MD, on the editorial board.

A reception and dinner for HSS staff and alumni was held on April 11 during the ASRA Meeting with nearly 70 guests in attendance. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a successful presence at ASRA 2019!

HSS RAPM editorial board members at ASRA Spring 2019, including Jiabin Liu, MD, PhD; Stavros Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA; Jacques Ya Deau, MD, PhD; Alex Sideris, PhD; Gregory Liguori, MD; and Christopher Wu, MD

Highlights from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting SS had a strong showing at this year’s

on mental health awareness and initiatives in

Characteristics Associated with Patellar Tendon

American Medical Society for Sports

the NBA.

Shear Wave Elastography.”

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Medicine (AMSSM) Annual Meeting, which

• Harry “Tate” Greditzer, IV, MD, was a keynote

• Dr. Scott gave an Instructional Course Lecture

is the premier meeting for primary sports medicine

speaker and lectured on imaging of core muscle

on collaborative service provision for high

physicians. The meeting, which was held in Houston,

injuries in athletes, MRI findings in athletic

performance mental health.

was attended by the majority of the Primary Sports

shoulder injuries, and imaging on the hand and

Medicine Service, as well as members of the

wrist in athletes and performing artists.

Physiatry and Radiology Departments.

• Dr. Toresdahl gave another Instructional Lecture on best practices in recruiting participants.

• Ellen Casey, MD, presented on weight-bearing and

Several of our physicians serve in leadership roles

• David Wang, MD, Dr. Smith and Dr. Toresdahl

overuse injuries of the hand and wrist, as well as

for AMSSM. Marci Goolsby, MD, Assistant Attending

presented case posters on teres major tear

on the pregnant athlete.

in a golfer, a quadriceps tendon laceration in

Physician, is currently serving on the AMSSM Board of Directors; John DiFiori, MD, FACSM, Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine, is a Past President and serves on the Foundation Board; and Daphne Scott, MD, Assistant Attending Physician, served on the program planning committee for the meeting.

Highlights from this year’s meeting include: • At the Youth Early Sport Specialization Summit,

• The Primary Sports Medicine Service was a leader in the research component of the meeting with two

lifter, respectively.

research abstracts being selected for coveted podium presentations.

– Dr. Toresdahl shared his study

Dr. DiFiori lectured on the NBA perspective of early

on “Risk Factors

single sport specialization and presented new

Associated with

research in this area. Brett Toresdahl, MD, led

Injuries in First-Time

a breakout session on youth running.

Marathon Runners.”

• Dr. DiFiori co-chaired a preconference on Key

a child and a sternum fracture in a weight

– Samantha Smith,

Issues for the Professional/Elite Team Physician

MD, shared her

with this year’s theme being “Emerging Issues

study on “Collegiate

in Mental Health for the Athlete.” He presented

Basketball Player

Drs. Sameer Dixit, Kathryn McElheny, Warren Young, Daphne Scott, Brett Toresdahl and Samantha Smith at the AMSSM Annual Meeting

Employee of the Month May 2019 – Hassan Khan Congratulations to Hassan, Employee of the Month for May. Hassan is a Patient Access Specialist in the MRI Department who has been a member of the HSS family since 2014.

Hassan is a critical thinker, constantly making an effort to anticipate and prevent potential problems with the schedule. He takes initiative to coordinate workflow for patients, always ensuring they have the best experience possible during their visit.

In addition to being an asset to patients, Hassan is a valued team member. He always maintains a positive attitude and is a pleasure to work with. Hassan is reliable, professional and respected by patients and teammates alike.

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Milestones Rehabilitation • Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 13th Annual HSS Sports Medicine Symposium. This program was co-directed by John T. Cavanaugh, PT, MEd, ATC, SCS, and Anil S. Ranawat, MD. HSS Rehabilitation faculty,

ATC, CSCS; Snehal Patel, PT, MSPT, SCS;

• Emily Weiss, PT, DPT, CKTP, COMT, became a

Terrance Sgroi, PT, DPT, SCS, MTC; Alex

Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT)

Shafiro, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS; Michelle Shafiro,

in the Maitland Approach.

PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS; and Patrick Vignona, PT, MSPT, SCS, Cert MDT.

APTA Certification in Aquatic Physical Therapy

• Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT, was an honored

listed alphabetically, were as follows: Sherry I.

professor at the 45th Annual Hand Therapy

Backus, PT, DPT, MA; Jenna Baynes, PT, DPT,

Symposium presented by the Philadelphia Hand

OCS, ATC; Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT; Polly de

Rehabilitation Foundation. She delivered three

Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; Robert

invited talks, moderated two sessions and led two

DiGiacomo, PT, DPT, ATC; Ioonna Félix, PT, DPT,

workshops, one of which was co-presented with

OCS, SCS, CTPS; Ashley Fluger, CSCS, CPT;

Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT. Emily Altman, PT, DPT,

Pamela Geisel, MS, CSCS; Jorge Giral, PT, DPT,

CHT, OCS, CLT, delivered an invited talk and led

SCS, COMT, CSCS; Jake Grundstein, PT, DPT,

two workshops.

CSCS; Jessica Hettler, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS, SCS,

• Julia Doty, OTR/L, CHT; Katie Keaney, OTD,

Cert. MDT; Debi Jones, PT, OCS, SCS; Aaron

OTR/L, CHT; and Paulina Rukaj, MS, OTR/L,

Karp, MS, ATC, CSCS; Julie Khan, PT, DPT, SCS,

CLT, presented a podium presentation at the

USATF-L1; Letty Kreuger, PT, DPT, CSCS; Angela

2019 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. Christine

Leis, PT, DPT, CSCS, PMA®-CPT; Michael

Rocchio Mueller, MS, OTR/L, C/NDT, delivered

Levinson, PT, SCS, CSCS; Laurey Lou, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS; Jason Machowsky, MS, RD, CSSD, RCEP, CSCS; William Marrone, PT, DPT; Sarah McLean, PT, MSPT, OCS; Joseph T. Molony, Jr., PT, MS, SCS, CSCS; Michele NaumannCarlstrom, LMT; Jamie Osmak, CSCS, USATF, CGFI-1; Andrea Papson, PT, DPT, SCS, CMPT,

• Samantha Antonietti, PT, DPT, achieved her

a poster presentation.

Clinical Competency.

• Charlika Clarke-Salikram, completed the HSS Leadership Academy.

• Happy Freedman; Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; Andrew P. Kraszewski, PhD; Andrea Minsky, PT, DPT OCS, ART, USAT-1; and Ji-Nee Dalton, PT, DPT, provided event coverage at the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.

• The second Ivy Rehab HSS Physical Therapy Center of Excellence in Marlboro, NJ was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. In attendance were clinic director Erica T. Wald, PT, DPT, OCS; councilman Jeff Cantor; Joel M. Press, MD; Lisa A. Goldstein, Executive Vice President and COO; JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, PT, MBA, Senior

• Maria Karchina, PT, DPT, SFMA, Cert. Schroth

Vice President of HSS Rehabilitation; and Jason

Scoliosis Therapist, became certified in

Mayerhofer, PT, DPT, MTC, STC, CSCS, SFMA,

Selective Functional Movement.

USATF-1, Senior Director.

• Betty Shingpui Chow, PT, PhD, MA, OCS, became a Certified Schroth Scoliosis Therapist.

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Welcome Zafir Abutalib, Dominique R. Boulette, Max Castrogaleas, Enrique Contreras, Rena M. Courtay, Amos Cuevas, Jonathan Daley, Dragos C. Dasoveanu, Yong Du, Andre J. Henry, Ridwana B. Islam, Samantha Jenkins, Sona Joshi, Danijela Knez, Janet Leon, Sophia Loo, Guerline Louisdor, Vincent J. Luppino, Annmarie Mcglashan, Victoria M. Piekarz, Lenisha Pinckney, Swithin Razu, Sunita M. Reid-Hoo, Uni Reyes, Marc Ross, Omar Taveras, Ankush Thakur, Nancy M. Violette, Kevin Wang, Kelly Ann Whyte

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Editorial Staff On May 11, 187 people gathered together at Madison Square Garden to celebrate National Foam Rolling Day. They learned proper foam rolling techniques from Jordan Metzl, MD; Brett Toresdahl, MD; Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; exercise physiologists Ashley Fluger and Aaron Karp; and TriggerPoint Master Trainer Michael Cummings.

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Editor-in-Chief:

Marisa DeFilipps

Editorial Committee:

Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart