Introduction: Pediatric hip disorders represent a broad range of pathology and remain a significant source of morbidity for children and young adults. Surgical intervention is often required for joint preservation, but when salvage is not possible, joint...
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Determination Got Joe Vedder Back on His Feet
After a rare cancer took more than a quarter of his pelvis, Joe Vedder was told he wasn't likely to live another year. That he would never walk again. That he'd have to order a wheelchair. Joe said no. "They were trying to get me into a wheelchair," says Joe, who grew...
Memorial Day: Orthopaedic Surgeon Reflects on His Tour of Duty
As Memorial Day approaches, orthopedic surgeon Daniel C. Allison, MD, finds himself thinking about his recent deployment as a Navy reservist physician in northern Iraq.