MOR physicians Dr. Brett Levine, joint replacement and reconstruction, and Dr. Johnny Lin, foot and ankle, were inducted as Fellows of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) on March 10, 2010. The inductions took place during ceremonies at the academy's 2010 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA.

Dr. Levine and Dr. Lin were two of 667 new members inducted at the meeting. They join 35,664 members worldwide, including 27 MOR physicians.

About the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

The academy is the largest medical association for musculoskeletal specialists. Its Fellows have completed medical school, plus at least five years of specialty study in orthopaedics in an accredited residency program, passed a comprehensive oral and written exam, and been certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

With more than 35,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (www.aaos.org) or (www.orthoinfo.aaos.org), is a not-for-profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons, allied health professionals and the public. An advocate for improved patient care, the Academy is participating in the Bone and Joint Decade (www.usbjd.org), the global initiative to raise awareness of musculoskeletal health, stimulate research and improve people's quality of life. The years 2002-2011 have been declared National Bone and Joint Decade in support of these objectives.