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2008 Events

Peter M. Bonutti, MD
Dr. Peter Bonutti was an invited speaker at the Orthofutures Course held on Nov. 13-14, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. He spoke on topics of “What’s Important About One Company for All Your Needs”, “Electronic Medical Record and the Orthopaedic Workflow”, and “OR Efficiencies in a Community Setting”. Dr. Bonutti was also invited to participate in two panel discussions’ 1)Technology & Techniques for Growing and Running a Practice and 2) Putting it all together – Products, Technology, Strategy for Getting Started.

On November 20-22, 2008, Dr. Bonutti was Guest Faculty for the 2008 Fall Scientific Meeting by the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society titled; Innovations in Orthopaedics, held in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Peter Bonutti presented lectures titled; “Bringing New Products into Practice”, Physician – Industry Relationship” and “Future of Knee Arthroplasty” He was a moderator for the Practice Management & the Physician/Industry Relationship Session and involved in two panel discussions; 1) How to Find a Job; What to Ask; Lessons Learned and 2) Case Challenges in Knee Arthroplasty.

Karl Rudert, DO
Eastern Illinois athletics presented its 2008 Glen Hesler Award to Dr. Karl Rudert as the EIU Panther Club kicked off its 2008 spring fund drive over the weekend.

Dr. Rudert was presented the award by current EIU athletic director Ken Baker at a reception on Friday night at Lincoln Springs Resort just outside Charleston. Dr. Rudert has been a supported of the EIU Panther Club since 1993 giving to the club both financially and by donating his time. He is a former Panther Club Board of Director and fund drive worker. He is active in teaching athletic training to students, holds clinics in the EIU training room, attends all home and away football games as part of the official support staff, attends most home basketball games, volunteers to see athletes in the training room one or two nights a week while frequently offering additional visits when needed. He often calls parents of student-athletes to explain injuries regarding their son/daughter, expedites further medical needs and sets up additional tests or orthopedic surgeon referrals. The Glen Hesler Award is the most prestigious honor that the athletic department bestows upon an individual each year at the Panther Club Fund Drive. It’s named for Glen Hesler, a long time benefactor for the University, a distinguished alumnus and a former football player in the 1920’s. Hesler loved Panther Athletics and its coaches. He raised money to support EIU student-athletes, attended events and worked to help increase the public’s perception of Panther Athletics being first class.

Peter M. Bonutti, MD
Peter Bonutti, MD was invited faculty for the EFORT 2008 Satellite Symposium sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim on May 31, 2008, in Nice, France. There were over 3,000 orthopedic surgeons at the EFFORT meeting, the largest orthopedic meeting in Europe. Dr. Bonutti was an Instructor of Instructional Course titled Bridging the Gap: New Advances in Total Hip and Knee replacement and VTE Prophylaxis. He spoke on “The Impact of Minimally Invasive Surgery on Patient Recovery and Hospital Stays”. The lecture was also broadcast via satellite throughout Europe.
"Medical Staff Achievements." St Anthony's Memorial Hospital Spotlight July 2008.

Peter M. Bonutti, MD
Dr. Peter Bonutti was instructor, speaking, scientific and poster exhibitor at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons from Mar. 5 - Mar. 9, 2008, in San Francisco, CA. There were over 20,000 orthopedic surgeons in attendance. Dr. Bonutti was an Instructor of Instructional Course entitled Minimally Total Knee Arthroplasty. He spoke on topics of “Patient Selection, Preoperative Evaluation, and Surgical Techniques in Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement”. He also spoke on “Future of Total Knee Arthroplasty”.

Dr. Bonutti presented three papers at the Academy meeting including “Static Progressive Stretch and Stress Relaxation for Treatment of Elbow Contracture”, and “Computer Assisted Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty”.

At the Knee Society, Dr. Bonutti spoke on “Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty, With and Without Computer Assisted Navigation”.

Dr. Bonutti also was author on Scientific Exhibit “Computer Assisted Surgery and Total Knee Arthroplasty Complications, Pitfalls and Solutions”. He also authored four posters including: 1) Evaluation of an All-Polyethylene Tibial Component Design in UKA; 2) The Use of Stress Relaxation and Static Progressive Stretch in Postoperative Wrist Contractures; 3) Stress Relaxation and Static Progressive Stretch in the Treatment of Shoulder Contractures; and 4) Is Functional Improvement After TKA Related to Increased Sports Activity in Osteoarthritis Patients?

Dr. Bonutti’s company, Bonutti Technologies, also displayed their new technologies including: 1) Ultrasonic fixation for tissue fasteners - recently receiving 5 10K clearance; 2) Joint Active Systems with rehabilitation products for upper and lower extremities, utilizing Static Progressive Stretch and Stress Relaxation; 3) TranSet Tissue Fixation Systems.
"Medical Staff Achievements." St Anthony's Memorial Hospital Spotlight April 2008.