most commonly used methods of elbow ligament reconstruction (the figure of eight technique versus the docking technique). In a fourth project, which is focusing on ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction (Tommy John surgery), researchers are developing a detailed anatomic analysis of the UCL vascular supply. They are trying to determine the impact tunnel drilling has on the blood supply to the region of reconstruction.
Education Updates Education remains a high priority for the Service. The Fellowship program offers seven accredited Sports Medicine positions as well as a non- accredited international Fellow. In addition, the Service has a two-year Fellowship position, which permits a dedicated research Fellow.
A Psychomotor Skills Lab has been implemented. The Lab is designed for one Fellow to take PGY3 and 4 through a structured curriculum. Sessions, which focus on different anatomic areas, enable Fellows to try new techniques and implants. The Service also provides a monthly Fellow’s lab focusing on more advanced topics, such as Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and High Tibial Osteotomy. Didactic lectures, weekly conferences and one-on-one education in the clinic and operating rooms remain the primary vehicles for our educational process. The Service also has a lecture schedule for Residents. The CORE series covers all major sports medicine conditions over the course of the year. There is a session focusing on MRI interpretation and its application to Sports Medicine, especially soft tissue reconstruction.
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113 STUDIES PUBLISHED
All data is from 2015 unless otherwise specified.
The Service has changed the rotation schedule of the Fellowship program. We have organized the Service into four “teaching units” — shoulder, knee, hip and sports medicine — based on clinical interest and team coverage. The goal is to provide mentoring by giving Fellows focused time with Attendings.
The Service has established additional Morbidity & Mortality conferences. The goal is to provide an interdisciplinary review of patient safety and/or systems- based issues.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Michael J. Maynard, MD; Moira M. McCarthy, MD; Jordan D. Metzl, MD; Peter J. Moley, MD; Danyal H. Nawabi, MD; Stephen J. O'Brien, MD, MBA; Andrew D. Pearle, MD; Rock G. Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH; Hollis G. Potter, MD; Anil S. Ranawat. MD; Scott A. Rodeo, MD; Howard A. Rose, MD; Daphne Scott, MD; Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD; Sabrina M. Strickland, MD; Samuel A. Taylor, MD; Brett G. Toresdahl, MD; David A. Wang, MD; Russell F. Warren, MD; Thomas L. Wickiewicz, MD; Riley J. Williams III, MD (NOT PICTURED: Jennifer L. Solomon, MD)
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