> Updated on February 12, 2008

Dr. Quinn Receives Certificate in new Subspecialty from the ABOS:
Dr. Daniel Quinn has received a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This is the first new subspecialty certification offered by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery since the Board added the Certificate of Added Qualification Hand Surgery. Requirements for earning this certificate include demonstrating significant competence and experience in performing sports medicine surgical cases (primarily arthroscopic surgeries), passing a comprehensive written examination and peer recommendations. Congratulations, Dr. Quinn!

Dr. Bruce Leslie will be lecturing in April 2008 at the 4th Annual Upper Extremity Tutorial Course in Snowmass, Colorado.
The conference is entitled, "Placing the Hand in Space: Reconstruction of the Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist." He will be lecturing on pediatric fractures and Galeazzi wrist fractures. For more information, please visit www.handfoundation.org.

In May, 2008, Dr. Leslie will be teaching at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at the Current Options in the Treatment of Wrist Injuries conference to be held in Rosemont, Illinois.
He will be lecturing on: "Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures Considerations and Decision Making for the Wrist Patient with Post-Traumatic DJD." He will be a panel participant in a presentation entitled, "I Wish I Never Treated This Case." And, he will moderate: "Implants for Open Treatment - Fragment Specific." For more information on this conference, please visit www.aaos.org.

Dr. Bulczynski has been named as an Instructor in Orthopedics at Tufts University School of Medicine:
In addition, Dr. Bulczynski is now performing kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive treatment for vertebral body compression fractures caused by osteoporosis and certain cancers. This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia.

Bruce M. Leslie, M.D. was re-elected to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Board of Councilors:
Its 90 plus members are elected by state orthopaedic societies to serve as an advisory body to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The Board also lobbies Congress to promote issues on behalf of patient care and orthopedic surgeons.

Dr. Leslie was recently recertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is Board certified in both Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery. The Recertification Examination evaluates an orthopaedist’s continuing competence through evidence of continuing medical education, credentialing and examination.

Dr. Bruce Leslie is a nationally recognized expert and lecturer in the treatment of wrist fractures. Last year he spoke at the Annual Distal Radius Tutorial in Snowmass and the Advanced Surgical Techniques Course in Hawaii. He was a faculty member at many national and international wrist fracture courses including: the Annual Wrist Fracture Tutorial Course sponsored by the Philadelphia Hand Foundation in Snowmass, Colorado, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Wrist Fracture Course held at the Orthopaedic Leaning Center in Chicago. He will be a faculty member at the Advanced Surgical Techniques Course to be held in Hawaii in October, 2006. He has presented and published papers on the treatment of wrist fractures both in the United States and overseas.

Dr. Leslie is a recognized expert in the repair of distal biceps tendon injuries. He has extensive experience, having reattached over 230 distal biceps tendons and reattached many partial, complete and bilateral distal biceps tendon ruptures.

Dr. Quinn again named Team Physician for Boston Cannons
Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Dr.
Daniel Quinn has been named Team Physician for the Boston Cannons, Boston's professional entry in Major League Lacrosse. MLL is a professional outdoor lacrosse league founded in 2001 featuring 10 teams and 350 of the best lacrosse players in the world. Boston plays its games from May through August at BU's Nickerson Field.

Dr. Hanmer Completes Certification in the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Procedure:
Dr. Alfred Hanmer is pleased to announce that he is now FDA certified to perform the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure. This method of treatment is specifically targeted for active patients who have arthritis and are looking for a bone sparing treatment.

This hip procedure is designed for younger, active patients suffering from arthritis which allows them to return to their activities and athletics. This bone sparing procedure "caps" the ends of the bones rather than replacing them.

Dr. Hanmer Completes Advanced Training in Hip Arthroscopy:
In addition, Dr. Hanmer recently completed advanced training in Hip Arthroscopy, studying with Dr. Thomas Byrd, one of the pre-eminent hip arthroscopists in the world. Using new techniques, Dr. Hanmer now provides treatment to patients with hip related problems who seek minimally invasive surgical solutions. Dr. Hanmer has specialized in arthroscopy for almost 20 years and has added hip arthroscopy due to patient demand. This technique adds a minimally invasive treatment option to patients with hip pain.

Dr. Snyder Performs New Athrosurface Technique:
Dr. Daniel Snyder has become one of the leading clincians in the country performing Athrosurface for shoulders, a new technique, which re-surfaces arthritic shoulders. He is also performing resurfacting for hips, a new and exciting procedure for young, athletic patients with hip arthritis. In addition, a new small incision technique is available for total knee replacement which has made post-operative pain much less, and recovery quicker.

Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that we now have a state of the art on-site Hologic Discovery QDR series bone densitometry machine:
This osteoporosis assessment machine provides 10 second, low dose x-ray scan of the spine. Up to one quarter of women over the age of 50 have at least one vertebral fracture - the majority of which remain undetected as they produce no symptoms such as pain.

NWOA is now able to provide a bone density assessment for you in our office. Please speak to your PCP or your Orthopedic Surgeon if you wish to undergo this comprehensive, non-invasive and convenient assessment.

Dr. Kenneth D. Polivy, FACS has earned certification in Bone Density Testing for Osteoporosis:
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry has announced that Dr. Polivy attended the ISCD's Bone Densitometry Course and has been recognized as a certified Clinical Densitometrist... To earn this credential, Dr. Polivy passed a rigorous exam on bone density testing for osteoporosis. There are over 5,000 certified clinicians and technologists worldwide. Certification in bone densitometry is a demonstration of proficiency and is a requirement for some insurance companies and HMOs.

Snyder completes new arthroscopic course:
Dr. Snyder recently completed an intensive training program in Chicago on arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the hip. Dr. Snyder is one of a select few Orthopedic Surgeons in Massachusetts trained to perform these new techniques. His patients experience decreased surgical exposure and rehabilitation time resulting in returning them back to their full activities more quickly than patients undergoing traditional surgery.

Voted one of Boston Magazine's 2003 "Top Doctors in Boston for Orthopedic Surgery," Dr. Snyder is also one of the leading surgeons in the field of arthrosurface technique. This minimally invasive technique restores articular surfaces of the shoulder, hip and knee.

Schumer Publishes Paper in Medical Journals:
In April, 2004, Evan Schumer was honored to teach a course, "Treatment of Complex Wrist Fractures" in Dublin, Ireland. He lectured to Hand Surgeons in Ireland and England at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland.

Evan Schumer spoke in June, 2005 at the State University of New York at Syracuse to the graduating Orthopedic Surgeons.

In June, 2005, Dr. Schumer published two research papers: Treatment of Complex Wrist Fractures in the journal, Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery and in March, 2005 a paper on Isolated Compartment Syndrome.

Dr. Schumer continues to write and is currently working on a chapter for a book in the series entitled, Athletic Injuries & Rehabilitation.