Orthopaedic Surgery Associates



*Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, Inc.* ("OSA") is proud to announce that Job Dorcil, MD has joined its prestigious group of physicians on July 30, 2007. "Dr. Dorcil is a welcomed addition to OSA's multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons." says Eric T. Shapiro, MD, president of Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, Inc. "His focus on spine surgery, in particular the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine complements our already seasoned group of fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons." "Dr. Dorcil is a natural fit to our group." Dr. Dorcil graduated from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2001. He completed his internship at the Mt Sinai School of Medicine in New York and followed that with four years Orthopaedic Surgery training where he served as Chief Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2005-06. Dr. Dorcil received advanced Fellowship training in Spinal Surgery at the Case Western Reserve Medical School in Cleveland, Ohio under the tutelage of renowned surgeon, Henry H. Bohlman, MD. Dr. Dorcil has expertise in surgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine as well as minimally invasive procedures of the neck and low back. He also excels in cervical stenosis, myelopathy and complex revision of failed back surgery. OSA Welcomes Dr. Dorcil!


	OSA is pleased to announce that Dr. Zann was the recipient of the Physician Humanitarian Award at the 14th Annual Medical Business Awards recently held in Miami. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Zann's commitment to humanitarian service around the world.

	OSA physicians are recognized experts in their specialties. We have a new symposium video from Dr. Handal. Dr. Handal presents an overview of total joint replacement. Dr. Handal's Video

OSA physicians are committed to community education. Watch a TV interview with Dr. Zann

Dr. Zann's Interview

Another Award For Dr. Zann!

Congratulations to Dr. Robert B. Zann who has once again been selected one of "The Best Doctors in America" by a consensus of his peers.

Only about 4% of all doctors in the U.S. are honored in this way by their colleagues as the result of a nationwide survey. After more than 20 years, Dr. Zann continues to excel in his specialty of Total Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery. Orthopaedic Surgery Associates wishes to acknowledge Dr. Zann's many honors and awards:

Castle Connolly Guide, How to Find the Best Doctors: Florida
Guide to America's Top Surgeons
Guide to Top Doctors
The Best Doctors in America: Southeast Region
The Best Doctors in Miami Metro
The Best Physicians in America
Top Docs in South Florida.

Dr. Zann, the physicians and staff enjoy the recognition of your excellence and we wish you continued success!

	Integrated Muskuloskeletal Center How to Avoid Falls John A. Van Houten, M.D.

	Plastic, Metal or Ceramic Hip Replacement Dr. Zann discusses the merits of the different technologies. Is Minimally Invasive Surgery New? Joint Replacement in Normal Joints Robert B. Zann, M.D.

	Knee Arthroscopy is Effective in Relieving the Pain Knee Injuries Eric T. Shapiro, M.D

	Hip Recall Edgar G. Handal, M.D.

	The Broken Wrist Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery Brandon J. Luskin, M.D.
NEWS FROM THE DESK OF . . . *CHRIS NAUM, CEO* Online Use Amongst Senior Citizens on the Rise Healthcare information via the internet continues to increase on a daily basis, but for seniors it has become their main media. U.S. online adults 55 years and older - the heaviest users of offline media - say the ability to access online content any time of the day and the greater accuracy of online information are the primary advantages of the internet versus TV, radio, magazines or newspapers, according to a Burst Media survey. The seniors polled cited "content they can't find on television, radio, magazines or newspapers, current information and information that can be accessed from many locations via a wireless connection as main reasons for the move to the internet." Not surprisingly, 36.6 percent of the seniors spend less time reading magazines now than a year ago; 44.1 percent spend less time reading newspapers; 44.0 percent spend less time listening to the radio; and 43.6 percent spend less time watching TV. Some 77.1 percent of older online adults use the internet to search for healthcare information, with 53.4 percent saying they seek information about specific symptoms and 50.2 percent seeking treatments for a specific illness They also use the internet to look for information concerning specific drugs or remedies (42.4 percent), nutrition (30.1 percent), vitamins and supplements (25.2 percent), health plans and coverage, including Medicare (21.8 percent), diet or weight-loss programs (20.4 percent), non-prescription/over-the-counter remedies (19.7 percent) and heath and beauty aids (12.3 percent). *Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, Inc.* takes great pride in the healthcare information we provide to the public. Our fellowship trained physicians want to continue to develop our web site to better provide our patients and the general public with up to date and pertinent information and treatment plans for their orthopaedic related issues. Please contact me at chris.naum@ortho-surgeon.com if you have any questions.