This edition of the Penn Orthopaedics Newsletter features the latest research, education, and clinical advances taking place at Penn Medicine.
Meet Our New Chair
Benjamin “Kyle” Potter, MD, FACS, orthopaedic oncologist and an internationally renowned physician-leader in combat casualty care, has been named chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Penn Medicine, effective June 24, 2024.
Learn more about Dr. Potter
Spotlight: Free Vascularized Fibular Graft Surgery
L. Scott Levin, MD, FACS, FAOA, walks through the steps of free vascularized fibular graft surgery, an elective microsurgical procedure used to treat patients with avascular necrosis of the hip without femoral head collapse. Dr. Levin is one of the few orthopaedic surgeons in the country performing this complex surgery as an option for hip joint preservation.
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In this additional video, Dr. Levin's 27-year-old FVFG patient recounts her experience before, during, and after this life-changing surgery.
Clinical Features & Research
- Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis
Samir Mehta, MD and Derek Donegan, MD review a new approach to treating pelvic fragility fractures—a fixation device that curves to accommodate the unique structure of the pelvis.
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- Chordoma
Specialists from the Penn Sarcoma Program offer insights from an orthopaedic oncology perspective into the complexity of chordoma management, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary care for patients with these rare tumors.
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- Achilles Injury Recovery
Lorraine Boakye, MD discusses the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory’s research to collect data on post-operative Achilles tendon injury patients using wearable technology in order to improve future care and recovery.
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Meet Our Newest Orthopaedic Surgeons & Practices
Jean-Claude Gregoire D'Alleyrand, MD
Trauma & Fracture Surgeon
Liane Michelle Miller, MD
Sports Medicine Surgeon
Last May, Westphal Orthopedics joined Lancaster General Health, forming LG Health Physicians Orthopaedics.
LG Health Physicians Orthopaedics
LG Health Suburban Pavilion
2106 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 116
Lancaster, PA 17601
Penn Orthopaedics in the News
Official Orthopaedic Partner
Penn Orthopaedics is proud to be the official orthopaedic partner of the Philadelphia Flyers, the Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Union, and the US Squash National Team.
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