2016 Recognition Awards
Distinguished Achievement Award
Dennis R. Wenger, MD
For his ground-breaking work in Hip Dysplasia, SCFE, and Perthes Disease, for authorship of "Children's Orthopaedics in North America- History, Genealogy, and Evolution"; his enthusiastic participation as a thought leader at POSNA annual meetings, and his excellence in teaching fellows and residents in Pediatric Orthopaedics at The Rady Children's Hospital, University of California-San Diego.
Special Effort and Excellence Award
Brian D. Snyder, MD
In recognition of his Outstanding Service to the Mission of POSNA, especially his leadership of the pediatric device committee and forum, and representation of pediatric orthopaedic research in the national orthopaedic community.
Humanitarian Award
John E. Herzenberg, MD
In recognition of his Outstanding Contributions to the Mission of POSNA in advocating for responsible volunteerism and providing compassionate musculoskeletal care for children in underserved areas of the world.
Best Clinical Paper
Tsz Ping Lam, MD
Preventing Curve Progression with Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)-A Randomised Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Trial
Best Scientific Paper
Harry K.W. Kim, MD
Intra-Osseous Delivery of BMP-2 Using a Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogel, RADA16
Best Trauma Paper
Andrea S. Kramer, MD
Functional Bracing for Treatment of Diaphyseal Femur Fractures: An Alternative to Spica Casting
Peter F. Armstrong, MD Shriners Hospitals for Children Award, Best Quality, Safety, Value Paper
Apurva Shah, MD, MBA
Determining the Prevalence and Costs of Unnecessary Referrals in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Best E-Poster
Kishore Mulpuri, MD
Management of Displaced Sypracondylar Fractures of the Humerus Using Lateral versus Crossed K Wires: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Best Poster
Matthew A. Halanski, MD
The Effects of Tendon Transfer to Cartilage: Insights into Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer in the Young Child
Presidential Guest Speaker
James Roach, MD