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UH Innovations in Orthopaedics

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.

UH Innovations in Orthopaedics

Previous Issues

Fall 2010 – Volume 2 • Issue 1

  • A Tribute to a Spine Surgery Pioneer
    Henry H. Bohlman, MD: 1937-2010
  • Relieving Osteoarthritis Pain and Improving Elbow Function
    Two technically advanced procedures enable physical laborers to return to work
  • Pediatric Orthopaedist George H. Thompson
    Building the evidence for more advanced pediatric orthopaedic surgery
  • A Novel Technique for Anterior Shoulder Stabilization
    A UH Case Medical Center surgeon develops a procedure for labral reconstruction

Winter 2010 – Volume 1 • Issue 2

  • AOA Traveling Fellows Visit Department of Orthopaedics
  • Optimizing Outcomes in Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty
    A look at individual considerations is key to fitting the implant to the patient
  • Sports Medicine Specialist Shana N. Miskovsky
    Helping athletes prevent injuries, enhance performance and return safely post-injury
  • Cervical Laminectomy with Fusion Protects Spinal Cord and Relieves Symptoms
    A UH Case Medical Center surgeon finds best option for patient who could not abstain from smoking

Fall 2009 – Volume 1 • Issue 1

  • Improved Function for Sarcoma Patients
    Limb-sparing surgery is standard care at University Hospitals Case Medical Center
  • Hope for Kids with Spinal Deformities
    Advanced procedures promote spine growth and are more tolerable
  • Fusion of Success
    A UH Case Medical Center physician finds an alternative when VATS is not an option