2011 Recognition Awards
Best Clinical Paper
Scott N. Crawford, MD, Lorrin S.K. Lee, MD, Byron Izuka, MD
Closed Treatment of Overriding Distal Radius Fractures without Reduction in Pediatric Patients
Best Scientific Paper
Jacob S. Vandermeer, Nobuhiro Kamiya, MD, PhD, James Aya-ay, Amanda Garces, Richard Browne, PhD, Harry K.W. Kim, MD, MSc, Center for Excellence in Hip Disorders
Local Administration of Bisphosphonate and BMP-2 Stimulates Bone Formation and Decreases Femoral Head Deformity Following Ischemis Necrosis of the Immature Femoral Head
Best E-Poster
Dennis S. Weiner, MD, Jason C. Tank, MD, David K. Jonah, MA, Steven E. Kopits (deceased), MD, William C. Schrader, MD
Operative Management of the Severe Genu Valgum Deformity in the Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome
Best Poster
William Hennrikus, MD, John Kobilis, Jane Hamp, RN
Referral Patterns To Aa Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinic: Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons Are Primary Care Musculoskeletal Medicine Physicians
Distinguished Achievement Award
Charles T. Price, MD
For his outstanding service to the organization, especially as President 2003-2004. For his direction and expansion of the International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium. For his contributions to the education of orthopaedic surgery residents and fellows.
Special Efforts and Excellence Award
Todd A. Milbrandt, MD
While still a candidate member, he designed and implemented the new POSNA website, thereby saving POSNA over one hundred thousand dollars.
Humanitarian Award
Kaye Wilkins, MD
In recognition of efforts to improve the orthopaedic care of the world’s children. For his special commitment to the education of the physicians and the care of the children of Haiti. For providing orthopaedic education in more than fifty three countries. For his refusal to be intimidated by political unrest, natural disasters, or state department watch lists.
Presidential Guest Speaker
Kaye E Wilkins, MD