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May 2019 Vol. 21 Issue 5
STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY
Dr. Pakala Honored with Leon Root, MD Community Service Award he HSS family is made up of extraordinary
HSS Rehab Network Celebrates 25 Years
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underserved populations across the globe. To
many locations, we understand that not all patients
celebrate and honor this, the Leon Root, MD
are able to come to an HSS location for their rehab.
Community Service Award was recently created, and
This is why we created the HSS Rehab Network back
we are proud to announce that Swetha Pakala, MD,
in 1994, and we were recently excited to celebrate its
Assistant Attending Anesthesiologist, was the first
25th anniversary!
roviding high-quality rehabilitation for our
individuals who are doing extraordinary
patients is a key focus at HSS. While we offer
things, both inside and outside of HSS.
a wide range of physical and occupational
This includes community work aimed at helping
therapy services for adults and children across our
ever award winner.
On April 30, the 2019 HSS Rehab Network Annual
The Community Service Award recognizes
Meeting was held at the Rockefeller University Weiss
outstanding leadership of individuals making
Café. It brought together more than 100 Network
significant contributions to the community through
members, as well as HSS family members, to mark
initiatives that improve the health and/or healthcare
the Network’s 25th anniversary. Silver themed décor
of vulnerable and underserved populations. The
and a scenic backdrop of the Queensboro/Ed Koch
nominees all serve as role models for compassion
Bridge and the East River provided a festive
and service and have a strong passion for helping
ambience to the landmark celebration.
others in the HSS community and beyond. The award was named after the late Leon Root, MD, who embodied the spirit of this award. He was a champion for providing care for underserved communities and created and led the Leon Root, MD Pediatric Outreach Program until his passing. Jane Salmon, MD, Collette Kean Research Chair and Director of the Lupus and APS Center of Excellence, brought the idea for this award to the Community Benefit & Services Committee, and it was immediately embraced. HSS family members were encouraged to nominate colleagues who have made an outstanding contribution to and impact on vulnerable and/or underserved communities. A total of 25 applications were submitted. An interdisciplinary panel reviewed all applications and selected the awardee. Dr. Pakala was selected as this year’s winner for the work she has done with the Global Health Initiative (GHI). She founded the GHI in 2012 to provide sustainable educational programs to anesthesia providers in resource-limited settings such as Ghana,
Vietnam, Uganda and India. Dr. Pakala trains local
During the event, Lou Shapiro, President and CEO,
anesthesiologists about vital regional anesthesia
delivered the keynote address, where he discussed
techniques in order to build a lasting health
goals and priorities for HSS, referencing the
infrastructure within these communities. “There are large disparities in healthcare resources and standards of care in health across the globe,” Dr. Pakala explained. “Low income and low resource countries have desperate shortages in healthcare resources and workforce capacity. Surgery and trauma are becoming forefronts in global burden of disease, and with surgery comes anesthesia. It is important for institutions like HSS to help bridge the gap in the anesthesia workforce. We believe that using longitudinal teaching programs to build capacity and strengthen the anesthesia workforce can help improve the standard of anesthetic care in these regions.” Dr. Pakala was honored to be recognized for her work with the inaugural Leon Root, MD Community Service Award.
Network members Sherrie Glasser, John S. Ferrari, John Dugan and David N. Ziska pose with Lou Shapiro and JeMe Cioppa-Mosca.
Strategic Roadmap to 2025. In discussing the Network’s crucial role in the future of HSS, Lou noted, “There are some things we can do alone, but
“It is a great honor,” she said. “More than anything,
most things we need to do with others who share our
I am lucky to be able to do what I love. I have been
values and our commitment to excellence.”
involved in public health and international health
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The Department of Anesthesiology,
Critical Care & Pain Management has supported my vision in creating this
been able to incorporate global health work into my career as an orthopedic anesthesiologist. The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management has supported my vision in
program, and so I feel the award goes
creating this program, and so I feel the award
to the entire department in supporting
goes to the entire department in supporting this important cause.”
this important cause.”
– Swetha Pakala, MD
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efforts since college, and I am so grateful that I have
Congratulations, Dr. Pakala, on this outstanding honor, and thank you for serving as a role model to the entire HSS family.
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National Nurses Week
Jack Davis Named President of NAON
Back in the Game SS’s online patient forum – Back in the Game
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– now has more than 2,300 patient stories! The postings share how HSS helped patients
get “back in the game.” Every month we will include one of the stories that highlights the extraordinary care members of the HSS family provide. Read how HSS helped Wendy Levey of New York, NY
HSS Rehab Network Celebrates 25 Years CONTINUED FROM COVER The Rehab Network is a membership organization
reevaluated on an ongoing basis in order to ensure
that includes more than 170 outpatient physical and
that it continues to demonstrate a consistent level of
occupational therapy facilities located throughout
quality and compliance with Network standards.
the New York tristate area, as well as in Palm Beach County, Florida and the suburban Philadelphia area. The Network collaborates with community based
get back in the game.
therapy practices to achieve its goal of providing
Talk about a game
patients with a resource by which they can easily and
changer!! I have had
confidently access the highest level of care, close to
many surgeries on my
where they live or work.
feet, and they have
Network members are selected through a rigorous
resulted in arthritis,
application and inspection process that evaluates
neuromas and various
credentials, provision of care, facilities and scope
other issues. Luckily,
of service. Membership criteria are based on our
someone said I should
internal standards and designed with the patient in
go see Dr. Positano.
mind to ensure both quality and patient satisfaction.
That was the best
Once a practice is accepted into the Network, it is
Lou Shapiro delivered the keynote address at the 2019 HSS Rehab Network Annual Meeting.
day of my life! While I had had dozens of orthotics made for me over the years, none were done from an engineering point of view—how I walked and what my step looked like, which he analyzes on a computer. Dr. Positano made orthotics for me and after wearing them in my sneakers, flats AND high heels the neuromas disappeared and so did my hammer toe issues. I have even sent Dr. Positano pictures of a broken toe from Italy to confirm treatment and my own diagnosis! I see Dr. Positano on a regular basis for various foot issues (broken toes, stress fractures, Achilles heel strains) and his treatments always help. His office
Members of the HSS Rehab Network Advisory Board
is well run and responsive and the care is superb. I easily recommend Dr. Positano to friends and strangers with bad feet once a month and they are always grateful. I’m sure I’m not the first to say it, but Rock rocks!!! He is generous in all senses of the word, whether it is help with getting appointments for other HSS doctors or seeing a friend of mine who has an issue or being a good friend.
Members of the JAG-ONE Physical Therapy team attended the event.
Making Rounds News & Insights from Lou Shapiro, President and CEO
Access “Making Rounds” at www.hssmakingrounds.com to read the below posts and more. I look forward to your comments. – Lou Shapiro • Leading at Home and Away • Celebrating National Hospital Week • Pride and Purpose Staff members from SPEAR Physical Therapy posed for a photo.
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The New York Mets Extend Partnership with HSS he New York Mets have selected HSS as the
player’s course of care throughout the seasons, and
Presenting Partner of the Mets Academy in
now look forward to enabling baseball prospects in
the Dominican Republic. In conjunction with
this region to maintain long and healthy careers.”
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this partnership, HSS will provide expertise in
Built in 2008, the Mets Academy is dedicated to
connection with operation of the Mets Academy,
developing Latin American baseball prospects both
including high quality preventative, educational,
on and off the field. The training facility is home to
performance and consulting services, for the benefit
three full baseball fields and a professional-grade
of the club’s Latin American prospects. Additionally,
clubhouse, along with a full-serve practice facility
HSS will look to host educational workshops for
including batting cages, pitching mounds, sand track
medical professionals in the Dominican Republic, as
and swimming pool. Through different educational
well as community and charitable events at the facility.
programs, the Mets not only support players to
“HSS has been a tremendous partner and supporter
further refine their baseball techniques, but also
of all our health and performance programs for
provide them with workshops to learn English and
years, and in addition to keeping our players healthy,
opportunities to participate in community initiatives.
they will join us in all our Dominican Academy
Spiritual Care Department Hosts Annual Spirituality Forum n May 1, the Spiritual Care Department
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sponsored its annual Spirituality Forum. More than 50 chaplains, community
representatives and HSS family members attended the event to learn about new frontiers in spiritual health. Sister Margaret Oettinger, Director of Spiritual Care, opened the forum with a prayer. Following, guest speaker Rev. Kevin Massey, BCC, Vice President for Mission and Spiritual Care at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, discussed the changing models in healthcare and the evolving role
community initiatives we
of chaplaincy within this climate.
participate in,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. “Our Academy is
Rev. Massey shared that understanding the
such an important part of our
chaplain’s role in meeting the spiritual needs of
organization that it only
patients and measuring the spiritual care outcomes
makes sense for HSS to
of the interventions is best conveyed using standard
provide the same advantages
chaplaincy terminology. He outlined the chaplaincy
to all our athletes in the
taxonomy initiative, which would provide a normative
Dominican Republic.”
language that would assist in aligning patient care plans with the values and needs of patients.
“HSS has a long specialized history in working with high-
Spiritual care is an extremely important component
performing athletes with our
of patient care, at HSS and at other healthcare
clinical expertise and sports
institutions across the globe. This enlightening
medicine research,” said
presentation helped underscore the value and future
David W. Altchek, MD,
direction of spiritual care at HSS. Thank you to the
Co-Chief Emeritus, Sports
Spiritual Care Department for organizing this event!
Medicine, and Medical Director of the Mets. “We have been providing day-to-day coverage for the Mets for more than 25 years, as well as assisting in the decision-making for each
Stacey Malakoff, Executive Vice President and CFO, poses for a photo with Jeff Wilpon, COO, New York Mets, and Omar Minaya, Special Assistant to the GM, New York Mets, at the Mets Academy in the Dominican Republic.
New Medical Staff Fred David Cushner, MD Fred David Cushner, MD, is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at HSS specializing in all aspects of knee surgery. He has a special interest in cartilage injuries of the knee, as well as partial knee replacements, minimally invasive knee surgery and revision surgery. After receiving his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Cushner also completed an internship and residency at the same institution. He then completed a fellowship in knee surgery at Insall Scott Kelly Institute. Having extensive experience taking care of both recreational and pro athletes, Dr. Cushner has served as a team physician for the NBA and professional football teams such as the AFL New York CityHawks and the XFL NY/NJ Hitmen. He is active in academic orthopedics, having written three orthopedic textbooks, numerous book chapters and more than 60 scientific articles.
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Honoring Our Nurses During National Nurses Week ll of our patients interact with countless HSS
by Nino Gino Gecale, Patient Care Director.
our nurses for their extraordinary contributions to
family members throughout their journeys
The panelists, including Ruben Diaz, Nurse
HSS. A Nurses Week appreciation video featuring
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Practitioner; Colin Fischer, Patient Care Director;
messages of thanks from HSS physicians and
Gabrielle Kantrowitz, CNI; Jen Polatchek, Clinical
leaders was shown to those in attendance.
They interact with our patients in the exam room,
Education Specialist; Valerie Williams, CNI; and
Several HSS family members were then recognized
at the beside, during surgery and recovery, and help
Eric Witkowski, CNI, each spoke about their
for their achievements, including Jack Davis, RN,
ensure that our patients receive world-class care
individual career paths.
ONC, Manager of Patient Education and Research,
and the best possible experience during their entire
The following day, the biggest event of the week
who was recently named President of the National
time with us. We were proud to honor all of our
took place – the Nursing Excellence Awards
Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON).
nurses during the annual National Nurses Week
Ceremony. Lou Shapiro, President and CEO, and
Jack was also announced as the first DAISY
from May 6-12 for their hard work and dedication
Todd J. Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical
nurse leader honoree, and Stephanie Arocho,
to excellence in patient care.
Director, welcomed those in attendance and thanked
CNI, was announced as the DAISY nurse honoree.
here, and we all play an important role, but
our nurses are central to the patient experience.
The week was filled with several events aimed at honoring our nurses and providing a fun experience for all. The celebrations kicked off with a Nursing Family Feud game on Monday afternoon hosted by Jennifer O’Neill, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. The teams consisted of nursing executives and patient care directors playing against staff nurses. Question topics ranged from nursing to the HSS strategic plan to fun facts. The event was an exciting way to begin the Nurses Week celebrations! On Tuesday, Sister Margaret Oettinger, Director of Spiritual Care, coordinated a nursing career panel to help share the amazing work of our nurses and possible career opportunities within the field of nursing. High school students from the local area
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were invited to attend. The panel was moderated
Shawna Townsend, Anna Larkin, Stacey France, Penelope Sukal and Ellen Orgera participated in the Family Feud event.
Sister Margaret Oettinger led the Blessing of the Hands ritual.
Jennifer O’Neill poses with Erin Niklinski, Sina May, Tom Woodhouse, Deirdre Rogers and Kimberly Doodnauth after the Family Feud game.
Jack Davis and Stephanie Arocho were presented with DAISY Awards during the Nursing Excellence Awards ceremony.
Several members of the Department of Nursing participated in a career panel to share career opportunities within the field of nursing.
The Friend of Nursing award was presented to Tricia
nurses the opportunity to learn more about
Bonamo, Clinical Director, Physician Assistants.
technologies that we are using throughout HSS.
Finally, the winners of the Nursing Excellence Awards
To round out the celebrations, nurses were treated
were announced and celebrated by all.
to daily stretching sessions led by Luba Chernov,
Later that evening, a lunch was held for the night
PT, MSPT, MPA, and Jon Cinkay, PT, of the Body
staff where nursing leaders distributed boxed
Mechanics Program, as well as Spirituali-TEA
lunches to overnight nursing staff as a thank you
sessions and blessing of the hands by the
for their continued hard work and dedication.
Department of Spiritual Care.
On Thursday, the Nursing Technology & Innovation
Overall, the week provided our nurses with the
Symposium took place. The event, which was
opportunity to feel appreciated for all that they
organized by Kelli Nelson, Director of Clinical
do at HSS. Thank you to all of our nurses for
Applications, IT, showcased different technology
contributing to our success!
vendors in the healthcare industry. The event gave
Jack Davis Named President of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses ack Davis, RN,
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ONC, Manager of Patient
Education and Research, has been named president of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON). The induction ceremony took place at the organization’s annual congress in Atlanta on May 21. He will serve a one-year term as president. “It’s truly an honor, and I am humbled and privileged to serve as NAON’s president during its 40th anniversary year,” said Jack, who has been active in the nonprofit organization for the past two decades. NAON was established in 1980 to promote the highest standards of nursing practice through research, education and effective communication between orthopedic nurses and groups with similar interests. According to Jack, NAON’s focus on best practices, research and education aligns perfectly with the mission of HSS, where he has spent his
Congratulations to the Nursing Excellence Award winners!
39-year career in nursing.
Patient Care Assistants
Samiyyah Chapman
Alex Lengle
Leadership of NAON is the latest achievement for
Tiffanie Almeyda
Melissa Cheng
Leticia Lista
Jack, who is highly respected and recognized by
Rose Andrada
Emily Ferrauilo
Kelly McNamara
Tabitha Lockliaeras
Erin Fischer
Shanaz Mooddeen
Rosanna Perez
Melvic Humphreys
Stephanie Wayne Niu
Warren Tom
Gabrielle Kantrowitz
Kathleen Parreno
“A NAON core value that Jack’s practice most
Nurses
Ashley Keegan
Maria Parsudial
exemplifies is integrity,” said Patricia Quinlan, PhD,
Amanda Abrams
Henry King
Rosanna Poblador
Julius Bugante
Kelly Kusactay
Yangchen Tshering
his colleagues here at HSS as an innovative leader, thoughtful mentor and exemplary clinician who strives for excellence.
RN, Assistant Vice President of Nursing Excellence. “I have always admired Jack for his willingness to serve. A vital member of our nursing administrative team, Jack connects with nurses on every level.” “I have known Jack for over 30 years. He has always
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been a champion of nursing and a wonderful role model,” added Barbara Wukovits, RN, Director of Pain Management Services in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management. “I have deep respect for his abilities and his loyalty
Please be assured that no retaliatory disciplinary action will be taken if an employee makes such a report.
to his colleagues. He truly is genuine and I am
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forever grateful to have him as a friend.”
You may file your report in the following ways:
Jack’s career at HSS has prepared him for the
1. By email:
complaint@jointcommission.org
NAON leadership position, as the organization
2. By fax:
Office of Quality Monitoring, 630-792-5636
has offered him continuous opportunities for growth
3. By mail:
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in a culture that embraces the pursuit of excellence.
For fax and mail reports, submissions must be on a Quality Incident Report Form available on the Joint Commission website at www.jointcommission.org. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Offices at x606-1236.
Jack’s NAON presidential theme for 2019–2020 is “Engage Your Core,” which he hopes will inspire NAON members to become more engaged on many different levels. Congratulations, Jack, on this incredible achievement!
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HSS Exhibits Leadership at 2019 Spring ASRA Meeting n mid-April, HSS family members from the
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• Assistant Attending Douglas Wetmore, MD,
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care &
working with David Kim, MD, and colleagues
Pain Management attended the 2019 American
presented findings that former fellows believe
presented research supporting the efficacy
cadavers should be included in training, improved
Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
of a superior trunk block, an alternative
their understanding of anatomy and are superior
(ASRA) annual meeting in Las Vegas. As experts of
to the interscalene block that spares the
to other non-clinical forms of training.
regional anesthesia and leaders in initiatives against
phrenic nerve.
the national opioid epidemic, HSS was able to demonstrate our leadership in the field, spreading
• Ojas Mainkar, MD; Deirdre Kelleher, MD; and
• Assistant Attending Jiabin Liu, MD, PhD,
Stephanie Cheng, MD, presented a medically
and colleagues presented findings that
challenging case of Bezold-Jarish Reflex in a
knowledge of our expert anesthetic and pain
same-day discharge after total knee and total
hypovolemic patient leading to multiple episodes
management techniques.
hip replacement was associated with higher odds
of asystole.
During the meeting, HSS anesthesiologists, fellows,
of cardiac/pulmonary complications compared
HSS also exhibited leadership with numerous
residents and research team members presented
with one-day length of stay.
presentations, Ask the Expert panel sessions,
innovative research related to anesthesiology,
• Fellow Lawrence Lipana, MD, and colleagues
moderating sessions, leading workshops and
orthopedic surgery, education, healthcare equity and
presented data showing that CRNAs with
participation on editorial boards. These
expanding physician medical knowledge worldwide.
attendings had shorter anesthesia induction times
presentations were attended by hundreds of
• Fellow Benjamin Johnson, MD, and colleagues
than solo attendings, and inclusion of trainees was
conference participants from across the world.
including Swetha Pakala, MD, and Mark
not associated with a clinically relevant increase in
• Chief Anesthesiologist Gregory Liguori, MD,
Brouillette, MD, presented results from Global
duration of induction.
presented at or moderated eight sessions,
Regional Anesthesia Curricular Engagement
• Biostatistician Lauren Wilson, MPH, and colleagues
(GRACE) program in Ghana, a novel program
presented findings showing that higher surgeon
Shot Block vs Continuous Catheters?” and the Ask
for teaching regional anesthesia in limited
case volume (>50/year) was associated with
the Expert Interactive Session “Managing the
resource settings.
decreased odds of complication and prolonged
Opioid Free Anesthetic.”
• Fellow Joseph Keaveny, MD, and colleagues presented findings that the cost burden to patients
length of stay after total hip replacement. • Biostatistician Megan Fiasconaro, MS,
including “Reducing Opioid Consumption: Single
• Stavros Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA, presented at or moderated six sessions, including the special
in Ghana decreases when regional anesthesia is
presented a poster session showing that in total
session “ASRA Research Update and Best of
administered versus general anesthesia.
joint replacement patients, having a high-risk
Meeting Abstracts” and “Moving Joint Surgery into
• HSS assistant attending Kathryn (Kate) DelPizzo,
pre-existing condition without a complication
the Future.”
MD, and colleagues presented data showing that
increased the average cost of hospitalization
in pediatric ambulatory surgeries, minority race
by only a modest amount (0.3-4.28 percent).
and low socioeconomic status are associated with
• Fellow Janis Bekeris, MD, and colleagues
reduced odds of receiving regional anesthesia.
presented evidence that comorbidities and
• Fellow Janis Bekeris, MD, working with Stavros
complications in hip fracture patients have
• Stephen Haskins, MD, presented at or moderated five sessions, including “Medico-Legal and Certification Aspects of Point of Care Ultra Sound” and workshops on point of care ultrasound. • Christopher Wu, MD, presented at or moderated
Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA, and colleagues
increased nationwide between 2006-2016 and
four sessions. ASRA Keynote Speaker Dr. Jerome
presented recommendations for anesthesia during
regional anesthesia use has decreased. These
Adams, Surgeon General of the United States,
total hip or total knee arthroplasty from the
trends may represent an increasing burden on
was familiar with his work and thanked him for his
International Consensus on Anesthesia Related
the healthcare system.
contributions to the field.
Outcomes after Surgery (ICAROS) Group. • Research assistant Carrie Freeman, BA, working
• Assistant Attending Jiabin Liu, MD, PhD,
• Dr. Liguori and Mary Hargett, Director of
and colleagues presented trends in total knee
Education and Clinical Initiatives, organized
with Ellen Soffin, MD, PhD, and colleagues
and hip replacement patients: from 2006-2016,
and chaired the semi-annual meeting of
presented the TAP block, a new opioid-minimizing
surgical volume increased an average of
Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine
nerve block for patients undergoing spine
5.5 percent and 7 percent respectively, and
Fellowship Directors’ Group on April 13. There are
surgeries, resulting in low pain scores and short
comorbidity-burden increased over time,
now more than 80 participating fellowship
length of stay.
especially obesity.
programs in this group.
Members of the research team at the ASRA Spring 2019 poster sessions
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• Fellow Damien Archbold, MD, and colleagues
Members of the research team at ASRA Spring 2019: Audrey Tseng, Megan Fiasconaro, Director of Clinical Research at HSS Anesthesiology Dr. Christopher Wu, Nicole Brunetti, Danya Demeo and Lauren Wilson
• Three new members from HSS joined the board for the BMJ Journal: Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM): Stephen Haskins, MD; Jiabin Liu, MD, PhD; and Alexandra Sideris, PhD. They joined Gregory Liguori, MD; Spencer Liu, MD; Stavros Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA; Jacques Ya Deau, MD, PhD; and Christopher Wu, MD, on the editorial board. A reception and dinner for HSS staff and alumni was held on April 11 during the ASRA Meeting with nearly 70 guests in attendance. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a successful presence at ASRA 2019!
HSS RAPM editorial board members at ASRA Spring 2019, including Jiabin Liu, MD, PhD; Stavros Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA; Jacques Ya Deau, MD, PhD; Alex Sideris, PhD; Gregory Liguori, MD; and Christopher Wu, MD
Highlights from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting SS had a strong showing at this year’s
on mental health awareness and initiatives in
Characteristics Associated with Patellar Tendon
American Medical Society for Sports
the NBA.
Shear Wave Elastography.”
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Medicine (AMSSM) Annual Meeting, which
• Harry “Tate” Greditzer, IV, MD, was a keynote
• Dr. Scott gave an Instructional Course Lecture
is the premier meeting for primary sports medicine
speaker and lectured on imaging of core muscle
on collaborative service provision for high
physicians. The meeting, which was held in Houston,
injuries in athletes, MRI findings in athletic
performance mental health.
was attended by the majority of the Primary Sports
shoulder injuries, and imaging on the hand and
Medicine Service, as well as members of the
wrist in athletes and performing artists.
Physiatry and Radiology Departments.
• Dr. Toresdahl gave another Instructional Lecture on best practices in recruiting participants.
• Ellen Casey, MD, presented on weight-bearing and
Several of our physicians serve in leadership roles
• David Wang, MD, Dr. Smith and Dr. Toresdahl
overuse injuries of the hand and wrist, as well as
for AMSSM. Marci Goolsby, MD, Assistant Attending
presented case posters on teres major tear
on the pregnant athlete.
in a golfer, a quadriceps tendon laceration in
Physician, is currently serving on the AMSSM Board of Directors; John DiFiori, MD, FACSM, Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine, is a Past President and serves on the Foundation Board; and Daphne Scott, MD, Assistant Attending Physician, served on the program planning committee for the meeting. Highlights from this year’s meeting include: • At the Youth Early Sport Specialization Summit,
• The Primary Sports Medicine Service was a leader in the research component of the meeting with two
lifter, respectively.
research abstracts being selected for coveted podium presentations. – Dr. Toresdahl shared his study
Dr. DiFiori lectured on the NBA perspective of early
on “Risk Factors
single sport specialization and presented new
Associated with
research in this area. Brett Toresdahl, MD, led
Injuries in First-Time
a breakout session on youth running.
Marathon Runners.”
• Dr. DiFiori co-chaired a preconference on Key
a child and a sternum fracture in a weight
– Samantha Smith,
Issues for the Professional/Elite Team Physician
MD, shared her
with this year’s theme being “Emerging Issues
study on “Collegiate
in Mental Health for the Athlete.” He presented
Basketball Player
Drs. Sameer Dixit, Kathryn McElheny, Warren Young, Daphne Scott, Brett Toresdahl and Samantha Smith at the AMSSM Annual Meeting
Employee of the Month May 2019 – Hassan Khan Congratulations to Hassan, Employee of the Month for May. Hassan is a Patient Access Specialist in the MRI Department who has been a member of the HSS family since 2014. Hassan is a critical thinker, constantly making an effort to anticipate and prevent potential problems with the schedule. He takes initiative to coordinate workflow for patients, always ensuring they have the best experience possible during their visit. In addition to being an asset to patients, Hassan is a valued team member. He always maintains a positive attitude and is a pleasure to work with. Hassan is reliable, professional and respected by patients and teammates alike.
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Milestones Rehabilitation • Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 13th Annual HSS Sports Medicine Symposium. This program was co-directed by John T. Cavanaugh, PT, MEd, ATC, SCS, and Anil S. Ranawat, MD. HSS Rehabilitation faculty,
ATC, CSCS; Snehal Patel, PT, MSPT, SCS;
• Emily Weiss, PT, DPT, CKTP, COMT, became a
Terrance Sgroi, PT, DPT, SCS, MTC; Alex
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT)
Shafiro, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS; Michelle Shafiro,
in the Maitland Approach.
PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS; and Patrick Vignona, PT, MSPT, SCS, Cert MDT.
APTA Certification in Aquatic Physical Therapy
• Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT, was an honored
listed alphabetically, were as follows: Sherry I.
professor at the 45th Annual Hand Therapy
Backus, PT, DPT, MA; Jenna Baynes, PT, DPT,
Symposium presented by the Philadelphia Hand
OCS, ATC; Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT; Polly de
Rehabilitation Foundation. She delivered three
Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; Robert
invited talks, moderated two sessions and led two
DiGiacomo, PT, DPT, ATC; Ioonna Félix, PT, DPT,
workshops, one of which was co-presented with
OCS, SCS, CTPS; Ashley Fluger, CSCS, CPT;
Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT. Emily Altman, PT, DPT,
Pamela Geisel, MS, CSCS; Jorge Giral, PT, DPT,
CHT, OCS, CLT, delivered an invited talk and led
SCS, COMT, CSCS; Jake Grundstein, PT, DPT,
two workshops.
CSCS; Jessica Hettler, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS, SCS,
• Julia Doty, OTR/L, CHT; Katie Keaney, OTD,
Cert. MDT; Debi Jones, PT, OCS, SCS; Aaron
OTR/L, CHT; and Paulina Rukaj, MS, OTR/L,
Karp, MS, ATC, CSCS; Julie Khan, PT, DPT, SCS,
CLT, presented a podium presentation at the
USATF-L1; Letty Kreuger, PT, DPT, CSCS; Angela
2019 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. Christine
Leis, PT, DPT, CSCS, PMA®-CPT; Michael
Rocchio Mueller, MS, OTR/L, C/NDT, delivered
Levinson, PT, SCS, CSCS; Laurey Lou, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS; Jason Machowsky, MS, RD, CSSD, RCEP, CSCS; William Marrone, PT, DPT; Sarah McLean, PT, MSPT, OCS; Joseph T. Molony, Jr., PT, MS, SCS, CSCS; Michele NaumannCarlstrom, LMT; Jamie Osmak, CSCS, USATF, CGFI-1; Andrea Papson, PT, DPT, SCS, CMPT,
• Samantha Antonietti, PT, DPT, achieved her
a poster presentation.
Clinical Competency. • Charlika Clarke-Salikram, completed the HSS Leadership Academy. • Happy Freedman; Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; Andrew P. Kraszewski, PhD; Andrea Minsky, PT, DPT OCS, ART, USAT-1; and Ji-Nee Dalton, PT, DPT, provided event coverage at the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. • The second Ivy Rehab HSS Physical Therapy Center of Excellence in Marlboro, NJ was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. In attendance were clinic director Erica T. Wald, PT, DPT, OCS; councilman Jeff Cantor; Joel M. Press, MD; Lisa A. Goldstein, Executive Vice President and COO; JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, PT, MBA, Senior
• Maria Karchina, PT, DPT, SFMA, Cert. Schroth
Vice President of HSS Rehabilitation; and Jason
Scoliosis Therapist, became certified in
Mayerhofer, PT, DPT, MTC, STC, CSCS, SFMA,
Selective Functional Movement.
USATF-1, Senior Director.
• Betty Shingpui Chow, PT, PhD, MA, OCS, became a Certified Schroth Scoliosis Therapist.
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Welcome Zafir Abutalib, Dominique R. Boulette, Max Castrogaleas, Enrique Contreras, Rena M. Courtay, Amos Cuevas, Jonathan Daley, Dragos C. Dasoveanu, Yong Du, Andre J. Henry, Ridwana B. Islam, Samantha Jenkins, Sona Joshi, Danijela Knez, Janet Leon, Sophia Loo, Guerline Louisdor, Vincent J. Luppino, Annmarie Mcglashan, Victoria M. Piekarz, Lenisha Pinckney, Swithin Razu, Sunita M. Reid-Hoo, Uni Reyes, Marc Ross, Omar Taveras, Ankush Thakur, Nancy M. Violette, Kevin Wang, Kelly Ann Whyte
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Editorial Staff On May 11, 187 people gathered together at Madison Square Garden to celebrate National Foam Rolling Day. They learned proper foam rolling techniques from Jordan Metzl, MD; Brett Toresdahl, MD; Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; exercise physiologists Ashley Fluger and Aaron Karp; and TriggerPoint Master Trainer Michael Cummings.
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Editor-in-Chief:
Marisa DeFilipps
Editorial Committee:
Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart