History

Hall of Fame

The POSNA Hall of Fame provides an enduring history to honor those POSNA members who have displayed dedication to the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, teaching and mentoring, studying musculoskeletal conditions in children and caring for children with musculoskeletal conditions. Nominations for inductees are taken each fall by the POSNA membership and selected by the Awards Committee and members of the Hall of Fame.  

Hall of Fame Categories: Leadership, Diversity, Teacher, Humanitarian, Hero, Triumph over Adversity, Pioneer, Contributions to Literature, Home Person (one who does the real work while others go to meetings), Fox-Hole Buddy (reliable person when the stakes are high), Exceptional Clinician, POSNA Service

Eligibility:


Inductees:

Tony Herring, MD
2019
  • Developed the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children into one of the premier centers of Pediatric Orthopaedic Care in North America
  • Trained over 100 Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellows from North America and over 30 Fellows from abroad
  • Edited and revised the third and fourth editions of Tachdjian’s Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Landmark studies on the classification and outcomes of treatment in Legg Calves Perthes Disease
  • Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award 2002
  • Chairman of the Pediatric Committee AAOS
  • POSNA President 1993
  • POSNA Distinguished Achievement Award 2008

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