Wow, what a year! After lengthy discussions and soul searching, I was pleased and honored to accept the position of Chief of Orthopaedics at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Returning to the MGH has been an enduring ambition of mine since I completed my fellowship with Dr. William H. Harris almost 15 years ago. As my family continues to adjust to life in a new place, it has become evident that I greatly underestimated the significance of this move. Despite the obstacles that we have faced, our family ties have strengthened. Without my wife Kimberly, we would not have been able to make this important transition. It is also a great pleasure to work again with my friend and colleague, Dr. Jim Herndon, Chairman of the Partners Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

          My first year at the MGH has been an active and rewarding one. Through a series of strategic retreats and the help of consultants, we have begun the task of adapting to the new pressures and paradigms in medicine. As a result, we developed a new mission statement and a new vision statement that reflect our commitment to Orthopaedics here at MGH.

New Practice Model
          One of our first goals was to reorganize the clinical full-time staff into a more centralized practice model. The current practice sites include the fourth floor of the Professional Office Building (POB), offices on the fifth floor of Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), and the White/Gray 6 area. At each of the sites, a task-oriented staff model has been instituted to replace the model that had been in existence. This model includes staff teams for academic support, surgical and test scheduling, patient reception, and a new phone operating system. In an attempt to improve our patient services, these systems will be instituted at each of our practice sites. We have completed the reorganization of The Harvard Shoulder Service on POB 4 and the Gray 6 area.

          In addition to the development of a new clinical practice model, we will develop a new Orthopaedic Billing Office. Working in conjunction with the Professional Billing Office of the MGH Physicians' Organization (MGPO) the MGO surgeons will have control over the revenue cycle. This major accomplishment in addition to the establishment of a new practice model should greatly improve patient access and satisfaction. We also look forward to improving our financial performance.

          The clinical volume at the MGH appears to have plateaued. Fifty-one thousand inpatients and outpatients visited the Department in the last year. As we look to the future and anticipate ten percent annual growth, increasing clinical volume will be necessary. Along these lines, there has been major activity at the MGH. Dr. Tomford, Dr. Trippel, and I have moved to Gray 6. The area's focus is currently general orthopaedics, adult reconstruction, and its venerable tradition - orthopaedic oncology. In addition, we expect to recruit a new arthroplasty surgeon who will direct the knee efforts at the MGH. Major renovations of the Gray/White area are almost complete. New administrative offices, relocation of exam rooms, and new seating in the waiting area are complete. We await expansion of the physician consultation/fellows area. In addition, Dr. James Herndon, Diane Sheehan (Orthopaedic Residency Coordinator), Rosalie Martin (the new MGO Financial Officer), and a yet to be named Administrative Director for the MGH Orthopaedic Group occupy the administrative offices.

          The Ambulatory Care Center has also undergone major change. Dr. Wyman has moved his practice to White 10 along with Dr. Leffert where they will practice general orthopaedics. As a result of this relocation, Drs. Pedlow, Mansfield, Pierce, and Boyd will be opening a new MGH Spine Center. In addition, the Hand Service, under the direction of Drs. Jupiter and Lee, recently reorganized and continues to expand. Patient volume has increased and as a result, so has personnel. This restructuring is long awaited, and should lead to further growth. Dr. Herndon, as well as the hand and upper extremity fellows, will see patients in the Hand Unit on ACC.

          With the relocation of the Spine Center, the new Partners Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma, Dr. Mark Vrahas, will establish the new Orthopaedic Trauma Service on the ACC area. With the addition of Dr. Vrahas, the MGH Orthopaedic Trauma Service anticipates global advances in the area of adult and pediatric trauma.
The Foot and Ankle Service, headed by Dr. George Theodore, will move to the office vacated by Dr. Boyd. This larger space will accommodate all administrative and patient functions for the Foot and Ankle Service and provide a better opportunity for expansion of clinical services and collaboration with the Podiatry Service. The MGH Foot and Ankle Unit will work closely with the Brigham and Women's Foot and Ankle Service to develop a new Partners Foot and Ankle Service.

          The recent practice reorganization, as well as additional strategic recruitment will better position us for the future. The continued expansion in clinical services will be coupled with an essential increase in efficiency. These changes should modernize the practices and position the group very competitively in the current New England market.

New Clinical Faculty
          Recent additions to the clinical faculty include Dr. Jon J.P. Warner, Dr. Frances Hornicek, Dr. Thomas Gill, and Dr. Mark Vrahas. Dr. Warner joined the staff at the MGH in 1998 as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Shoulder Service at the MGH and BWH. Dr. Warner's scholarly contributions to teaching, clinical service, and the academic community encompass local, national, and international audiences. He has won numerous awards for his work and excellence in shoulder and elbow surgery including the coveted Neer Award. In 1996, Dr. Warner won the prestigious Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Warner, his wife, Geraldine, three daughters, Brooke, Lauren, Christina, and son Benjamin recently relocated to Boston from Pittsburgh.

Dr. Thomas Gill recently joined the Sports Medicine Service at the MGH. Dr. Gill is no stranger to Boston; he is a graduate of Harvard College ('86), Harvard Medical School ('90), and the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency ('96). Dr. Gill is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a three-time varsity letter winner in crew. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Gill joined the staff to continue his interest in knee and shoulder surgery. He is currently the Associate Team Physician of the New England Patriots and he is also working closely with the Boston Bruins Hockey Club. Dr. Gill's broad clinical and research interests bring a great deal of depth to the Sports Service. Dr. Gill and his wife Dr. Kathleen Buckley, are the proud parents of son Ty, age three.

Dr. Thomas Gill

          The newest addition to the orthopaedic staff is Dr. Mark Vrahas. Dr. Vrahas joined the department in June as the new Partners Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma. Dr. Vrahas was previously the Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. Dr. Vrahas completed a MŸller Fellowship in Orthopaedic Traumatology and Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery as well as an Orthopaedic Biomechanics Fellowship at the University of Iowa. I know Dr. Vrahas from his days as an outstanding medical student and orthopaedic resident at the University of Pittsburgh. The Department looks forward to the contributions that he will make toward the development of the Partners Orthopedic Trauma Service at the MGH and BWH. Dr. Vrahas comes to Boston with his wife, Cynthia, and three sons, ages 4, 3, and 1. (continued)

Service Updates
Arthroplasty Service

          The Arthroplasty Service at the MGH continues to be one of the most active inpatient divisions within the Department of Orthopaedics. Last year, the service performed approximately 900 arthroplasties making it one of the busiest centers in New England. A full range of surgical procedures is available from routine primary joint replacements to the most complex revision surgeries. The challenge for the Arthroplasty Service will be to maintain the highest quality of patient care while continuing to shorten the length of stay and improve efficiencies. With the unexpected retirement of Dr. Hugh Chandler, an increase in staff will be necessary to continue to provide these services. My own practice and the anticipated hiring of a new arthroplasty surgeon to concentrate on knee arthroplasty will also fill a void. The resident rotations and the Adult Reconstructive Fellowship Program have been greatly strengthened by the new core lecture series. Reorganization of the teaching program and reactivation of the Journal Club on a citywide basis adds yet another avenue of educational value. The renowned Harris Hip Course and the Harvard Knee Course continue to highlight CME activities. The unit is directed by William H. Harris, M.D.

Foot and Ankle Service

          The Foot and Ankle Service, under the direction of George Theodore, M.D., is dedicated to the treatment of adult and adolescent disorders of the ankle and foot specializing in traumatic, arthritic, and sports-related problems. The service has particular expertise in the area of tendon transfer, arthroscopic surgery, and post-traumatic reconstruction. Podiatric, orthotic, and prosthetic services are being integrated into the total care of the foot and ankle patient. With the expansion of the foot and ankle service to its new location and with further consolidation with the Podiatric Service, the service will continue to maximize its referral base. A Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program will be established in the year 2000. Expansion of resident education programs as well as the development of a research focus will catapult this service into one of the finest in the area.

Hand Service

          Led by Dr. Jesse Jupiter, the Hand Service provides total care of the hand and upper extremity. This includes operative, non-operative, and preventative care. Currently, the Hand Service is one of the busiest outpatient units at the MGH. The Hand Service's dedication to its fellowship and other educational programs makes it one of the finest at the MGH and is further supplemented by the core curriculum. A recent AO Foundation Grant will be used to develop an internationally recognized center of excellence for upper limb trauma and reconstructive problems. The grant specifically will provide for documentation of ongoing patient care as well as prospective studies both here and multicenter worldwide. The Richard J. Smith lectureship along with annual CME courses highlight the Hand Service's annual educational activities. This year, Dr. Neil Ford Jones of the UCLA Medical School presented to the Orthopaedic, Plastic Surgical, and General Surgical Services.

Shoulder Service

          The Shoulder Service, led by Dr. Jon J.P. Warner, represents a new entity and will attempt to unify services of orthopaedic subspecialists with particular interests in clinical care of problems affecting the shoulder. The service aims to integrate clinical problems with research interests to develop new treatment modalities. The service also looks to build alliances with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and primary care practices. In addition, the Shoulder Service has instituted multidisciplinary shoulder conferences that focus on resident and fellow education. The Shoulder Service has also worked with Dr. Christian Gerber at the University of Zurich to develop the Harvard-Zurich International Shoulder Fellowship, the first transcontinental fellowship of its kind. The first fellow is expected to arrive at the MGH in the year 2000. Through a series of textbooks, syllabi, video libraries, and an active visiting scholar program, the Shoulder Service should be a model for the future.

Orthopaedic Oncology

          A foundation of clinical and educational activities of the Massachusetts General Hospital for over 25 years with a national and international reputation, the Orthopaedic Oncology Group enjoys a position of primacy in the field of connective tissue oncology. Led by Dr. Henry Mankin, the Edith M. Ashley Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School, the Orthopaedic Oncology Group has successfully faced many of the issues influencing medicine in its current state. In addition to a successful clinical program, the service has been involved in courses in pathophysiology of orthopaedic disease, publication of clinical and research reviews, and has been associated with numerous CME courses including The Newport Course, The New York Pathology Course, and others. Through excellence in research, data collection, resident and fellow education, and a treasured oncology registry, the Orthopaedic Oncology Service is unsurpassed in academic centers.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Service

          Children and adolescents with musculoskeletal problems comprise an important part of the patient population of the MGH Department of Orthopaedics. Pediatric Orthopaedics collaborates with many of the other services and draws from their expertise. In addition, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Service continues to work creatively with other services throughout the Partners System and elsewhere including The Children's Hospital and the Shriner's Hospital for Children. The academic and educational elements of the service continue to be a high priority.

Podiatry Service

          The MGH Podiatric Unit, led by Dr. Robert Scardina, emphasizes a continuum of care that employs state-of-the-art medical and podiatric care with attention to quality and cost-efficiency. Over the years, the Podiatric Service has worked closely with the Orthopaedic Department to become a nationally recognized collaboration between pediatric and orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists on clinical, educational, and research levels. This service relies on practitioners to coordinate care at a variety of outreach sites as well as the ACC. In addition, the clinical staff includes a medical assistant, an orthotic technician/orthotist, as well as other subspecialty practitioners. In the future, the development of subspecialty clinics for high-risk foot conditions like diabetes and women's foot care will be developed. (continued)

Sports Service

          The Sports Medicine Service at the MGH has achieved national and international recognition for excellence in patient care, education, and research. This program, under the leadership of Dr. Bertram Zarins, will continue to develop an integrated sports medicine division and draw upon the expertise of the physical and occupational therapists, athletic facilities, and research facilities to develop treatment algorithms for patients with sports-related injuries. The service has developed a longstanding history with the New England Patriots Football Organization, the Boston Bruins Hockey Club, as well as local collegiate and high school athletic programs. In addition to excellence in patient care, the Sports Medicine Service relies upon clinical studies, basic and applied research, and an arthroscopic learning lab directed by Dinesh Patel, M.D. to provide the best in educational materials for residents and fellows. Satellite centers for patient care are a goal for future development of the service.

Spine Center

          The newly developed Spine Center is the division within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery responsible for all clinical, teaching and research activities related to disorders of the spinal column. The goal of this division is to offer the highest quality patient care that is enhanced by a combination of trained spinal physicians, physiatrists, and physical therapists. The Spine Center opened on May 1, 1999 and will have the support of a newly organized academic service. By combining the excellent resources already present in the department and institution and making strategic additions, the Spine Center will offer timely evaluations and treatment of all spinal disorders. Interdisciplinary collaboration with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and the Department of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Oncology, the Spine Center will become a national and international center for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, primary and metastatic tumors of the spine, and routine spinal disorders. With the existing laboratories at the MGH, the Spine Center will be able to investigate new technologies as well as minimally invasive techniques. The Spine Center is co-directed by Dr. Frank Pedlow and Dr. Fred Mansfield.

Trauma Service

          The Orthopaedic Trauma Service at the MGH exists to provide care for acute musculoskeletal injuries and their sequellae. It shares responsibility with other orthopaedic units including hand, spine, and the pediatric services. Under the direction of Mark Vrahas, the Partners-wide program should provide the complete spectrum of trauma care for patients. In addition, through outreach programs, the service will position itself to be the premier trauma center in New England. The integration of the current existing practices and the development of new paradigms for trauma will greatly improve the functionality of the service as well as fellow and resident education. A morning report conference has been instituted at 6:30 a.m. each day. This conference allows resident and attending interaction concerning emergency room patients and general care of the trauma patient. In addition, a new focus will be placed on clinical and basic science to enhance the service and bring it to national prominence.

Research Update

          In addition to a comprehensive reorganization of the orthopaedic practice at MGH, the faculty and staff began a reorganization of the MGH research laboratories as well. Jackson 11 houses a new Biomaterials Laboratory and a new Knee Kinematics Laboratory. In addition, a new Joint Kinematics Laboratory has been added at the Beth Israel Deaconess Research site. Each of these new laboratories brings additional areas of expertise and capabilities to the Department.

Biomaterials and Innovative Technologies Laboratory           The Department recently established the Biomaterials Research Laboratory. Biomaterials research complements the studies being performed in the Orthopaedics Biomechanics Laboratory and will concentrate on investigating the biocompatibilty of materials and devices used to augment or replace bones, cartilage and joints. Dr. Arun Shanbhag, who recently relocated from the University of Pittsburgh, directs the research conducted in this laboratory and utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to investigate pressing orthopaedic problems.

Dr.Arun Shanbhag

          Osteolysis around total joint replacements is a major research focus of this laboratory. Materials science and biomechanical techniques along with cell and molecular biology techniques are routinely used to investigate research questions. As the laboratory becomes fully staffed, it will provide a unique team of engineers, biologists and surgical trainees with opportunities for education and training.

Biomotion Laboratory

          Led by Dr. David Krebs, the Biomotion Laboratory aims to better understand the underlying mechanisms of locomotion and the major complications induced by arthritis, orthopaedic, vestibular, and other neural impairments. Determination of more and less successful medical, surgical, and rehabilitation efforts to ameliorate these impairments are among the laboratories' successful pursuits. The Laboratory combines the talents of physical therapists, physicians, engineers, and other faculties to investigate movement of healthy subjects and of patients with motion disorders, including those with neuromuscular, post-surgical, and balance impairments.

Joint Kinematics Laboratory           The major focus of the Joint Kinematics Laboratory is knee joint and upper extremity biomechanics. The lab, located in the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, houses a robotic joint simulator and a high performance Sun WorkStation which serve as main research platforms of the laboratory. The Joint Kinematic Laboratory is run by Dr. Guoan Li, an expert in the field of computational and applied biomechanics. This laboratory will provide an excellent environment for bioengineers, surgeons, and residents to conduct advanced research on various basic research and clinical problems in orthopedics. The lab is designed to characterize the kinematic and kinetic responses of musculoskeletal joint systems under simulated physiological loading conditions using both robotic and computer simulation technologies.

Dr. Guoan Li

Knee Biomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory

          Located on Jackson 11, the Knee Kinematics Laboratory is a new and important addition to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The focus of the laboratory is to better understand the kinematics and biomechanics of the knee joint. Much of the research will focus on an extensive analysis of wear and total knee replacement. Through a multidisciplinary approach including finite element analyses, computerized modeling, biomechanics research, and knee simulators, hope to focus on a new, comprehensive view of total knee arthroplasty. With the addition of highly cross-linked polyethylene materials and new knee designs, investigators will be able to understand further the complex interactions between the patellofemoral joint, the tibia femoral joints, and the overall effects of alignment and rotation on knee function and wear of the articular surface. This laboratory draws upon the strength of existing members of the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Labaratory as well as new members to be included in the future.

Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory

          The Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory (OBL), led by Dr. William H. Harris, has helped to develop and innovate many of the significant contributions to the field of total joint arthroplasty over the last three decades. The OBL is responsible for pioneering work in improving cementing techniques, implant design, and revision techniques, and has established a treasured registry for long term retrospective and prospective studies of the outcomes of total hip arthroplasty. A new and active program is underway to develop cross-linked polyethylene as a joint activity with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The lab has also embarked on research efforts to investigate new cross-linked polyethylene in the area of total knee arthroplasty and will be a major focus of the new MGH Knee Biomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory. In addition to the improved arthroplasty articulations, a major focus of the laboratory is the biological control of osteolysis. The lab is investigating pharmacological interventions that may decrease the osteolytic response of bone on the bone-implant interface. A very active program is underway looking beyond the improved articulations and improvements in the biologic control of osteogenesis which can be achieved through localized implantation of osteogenic substances or genetic engineering. New techniques in the laboratory will include RSA (roentgen stereometric analysis) and the interdisciplinary use of robotic techniques.

Orthopaedic Biology and Oncology Laboratories

          The Orthopaedic Laboratories have had an interest in normal articular cartilage and its response to injury and osteoarthritis for many years and continue to study aspects of these areas with the current support of four NIH research grants and one training grant. The investigators are currently studying aspects of synthetic activity and the controlling effect of cytokines (Dr. Trippel and co-workers) and the degradative cascade and more particularly the initiating materials including interleukin-1 and the MMPs (Drs. Towle, Mankin and coworkers). The work includes an array of technology mostly biologic but includes aspects of laser effect and studies of aspects of cell regulation through study of apoptotic activity.

The tumor programs are principally designed to assess the role of plasminogen fragments which may act as anti-angiogenetic and anti-tumorogenetic materials (Dr. Weissbach and co-workers). In addition, investigators are studying p-glycoprotein in sarcomas as a material which prevents adequate treatment and assessing the role of an array molecular materials in the malignant behavior of chondrosarcoma (Dr. Hornicek, Weissbach and Mankin). The laboratory is also the site of flow cytometric analysis of DNA kinetics and apoptotic rates of connective tissue tumors (over 3000 have been studied) and maintains a tumor tissue bank containing over 600 specimens (Drs. Mankin, and Weissbach, Ms. Fondren, Ms. Trahan).

Dr. Theresa Morales

          A faculty member on the MGH research staff, Dr. Teresa Morales will continue her important work that investigates regulators in osteoarthritic carltilage. Dr. Morales' work is supported by the National Institutes on Aging and the Arthritis Foundation.

The Future

          Our commitment to the clinical, research and educational mission is strong and will remain the focus of our attention and efforts. We plan to continue to build upon the solid foundation of the Massachusetts General Hospital tradition of excellence in these three important areas. I thank Dr. Henry Mankin for his years of effort to make the program what it is. It is my challenge to work with the leadership to guide the program into the 21st Century as the finest orthopaedic programs in the nation.

Marc Fineberg, M.D.
Dr. Fineberg will pursue an academic practice.

Trauma Fellow
Thomas Mitchell, M.D.
Dr. Mitchell will seek additional, specialized training in Orthopaedic Traumatology prior to beginning practice.

Tumor Fellows
Joel Sorger, M.D.
Dr. Sorger plans to continue his career in academic medicine at the University of Cincinnati.

Jeffrey Menzner, M.D.
Dr. Menzner plans to enter private practice in Boise, Idaho.

Graduating Chief Residents
Richard Illgen, MD
Dr. Illgen will stay at MGH as a Fellow on the Adult Reconstruction Service

Valerae O. Lewis, MD
Dr. Lewis will be an Oncology Fellow at the University of Chicago

Clinical Faculty

General Orthopaedics
Brian J. Awbrey, MD; Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Joseph S. Barr, MD; Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Fulton C. Kornack, MD; Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

William Tomford, MD; Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Stephen B. Trippel, MD; Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Edwin T. Wyman, MD; Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School


Foot and Ankle Surgery
George H. Theodore, MD; Chief, Foot and Ankle Unit; Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School


Hand/Upper Extremity
Jesse B. Jupiter, MD; Chief, Hand Service; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

James H. Herndon, MD, MBA; Chairman, Partners Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Partners Healthcare; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Sang-Gil P. Lee, MD; Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Arthoplasty
William H. Harris, MD; Chief, Adult Reconstruction Service; Allen Gerry Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Dennis W. Burke, MD; Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Murali J. Jasty, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Harry E. Rubash, MD; Chief, MGH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

John M. Siliski, MD; Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Shoulder
Jon J. P. Warner, MD; Chief, Partners Shoulder Service; Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Gary S. Perlmutter, MD; Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Robert D. Leffert, MD; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School


Spine
Frederick L. Mansfield, MD; Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Francis X. Pedlow, MD; Chief, Spine Service, Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Donald Pierce, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School (next)

Podiatry
Robert J. Scardina, DPM; Chief, Podiatric Service, Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery (Podiatry), Harvard Medical School

Sports Medicine
Bertram Zarins, MD; Chief, Sports Medicine Service; Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Harvard Medical School

Arthur Boland, MD; Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Thomas J. Gill, MD; Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Dinesh Patel, MD; Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School


Trauma
Mark Vrahas, MD; Chief, Partners Orthopaedic Trauma Services; Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School


David W. Lhowe, MD; Chief, MGH Orthopaedic Trauma Service; Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School


Oncology
Henry J. Mankin, MD; Chief, Orthopaedic Oncology Service; Edith M. Ashley Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Mark C. Gebhardt, MD; Frederick and Jane Ilfeld Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Francis J. Hornicek, MD; Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School


Pediatric Orthopaedics
David J. Zaleske, MD; Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedic Service; Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Keith P. Mankin, MD; Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School


Research Faculty
Lawrence Weissbach, PhD; Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Arun Shanbhag, PhD; Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Guoan Li, PhD; Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

David E. Krebs, PhD; Lecturer on Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Chris McGibbon, PhD; Lecturer on Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Teresa Morales, PhD; Lecturer on Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orhun Muratoglu, PhD; Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Patricia Sullivan, PhD; Lecturer on Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School