UH Innovations in Orthopaedics allows us to share the outstanding achievements of the clinicians and scientists at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Our department is consistently ranked as one of the top orthopaedic departments in the United States.
Winter 2011 – Volume 2 • Issue 2
A Good Read
2009 Case Orthopaedic Journal highlights advances and accomplishments
Contributing Author: George Thompson, MD
The 2009 Case Orthopaedic Journal features 10 scientific manuscripts focusing on breakthroughs and advances taking place at University Hospitals Case Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as news about the faculty’s scientific and academic accomplishments and information about educational programs at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Tapping New Orthopaedic Talent
Pediatric and sports medicine specialists expand the expertise at University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Contributing Author: Raymond W. Liu, MD and Michael J. Salata, MD
Pediatric specialist Raymond W. Liu, MD, and sports medicine specialist Michael J. Salata, MD, have joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at University Hospitals Case Medical Center.
A Better Way
Pioneering Case Western Reserve University researcher Clare M. Rimnac, PhD, works to improve joint replacement components and their evaluation
Contributing Author: Clare M. Rimnac, PhD
Two important advances in orthopaedic surgery in the past five years are the use of more durable polyethylene total joint replacement components and more accurate evaluation of the performance of total hip replacement components.
Consequential Collection
A world-famous supply of bones dates back a century at Case Western Reserve University
Contributing Author: Daniel Cooperman, MD
In the scientific quest for a better understanding of the human body, researchers have an invaluable resource at their disposal – the Hamann-Todd Osteological Collection.