Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush surgeons and other clinicians from Rush University Medical Center presented new clinical research findings at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 25-28, 2009.

The following MOR physicians presented research findings at the AAOS conference:

Howard An, M.D. Spine, Back and Neck
Bernard Bach Jr., M.D. Sports Medicine
Richard Berger, M.D. Joint Reconstruction
Charles Bush-Joseph, M.D. Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder and Hip
Brian Cole, M.D., M.B.A. Sports Medicine and Cartilage Restoration
Craig Della Valle, M.D. Joint Reconstruction
Joshua Jacobs, M.D. Joint Reconstruction
Gregory Nicholson, M.D. Shoulder and Elbow, Sports Medicine and Knee
Wayne Paprosky, M.D. Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction
Frank Phillips, M.D. Spine, Back and Neck
Anthony Romeo, M.D. Shoulder and Elbow, Sports Medicine
Aaron Rosenberg, M.D. Joint Reconstruction
Nikhil Verma, M.D. Sports Medicine, Knee, Elbow, and Shoulder

The physicians of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush are proud to work closely with Rush University Medical Center, combining the highest level of patient care and research to address major orthopaedic health problems.

With more than 35,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, (www.aaos.org) or (www.orthoinfo.org) is the premier not-for-profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions the interests of patients and advances the highest quality of musculoskeletal health. Orthopaedic surgeons and the Academy are the authoritative sources of information for patients and the general public on musculoskeletal conditions, treatments and related issues.

An advocate for improved care, the Academy is participating in the Bone and Joint Decade (www.usbjd.org) - the global initiative in the years 2002-2011 - to raise awareness of musculoskeletal health, stimulate research and improve people's quality of life.